2012 Passat SEL TDI First Oil Change?

[jrock]

Just picked up my 2012 Passat SEL TDI. Great Car!!!
I remember the old TDI's would require a 5k oil change then 10K there after.
Is it a correct statement that the 2012 Passat TDI is a 10K first oil change. (This is my first new TDI in 7 years).

 

[WVU TDI]

You lost the owner's manual already??

 

[TDICT]

First oil change at 10k and every 10k after. You will get a lot of responses warning you about the correct oil. (I think it is 507 spec but someone will correct the numbers). Take their advice. great car, I have 1,500 miles on mine and liking it more every mile.

 

[jrock]

I found it, it's in the supplemented warranty manual. 10K

 

[TDICT]

Good, Now lets see how fast you can get to the 10k mark.

 

[TheGrove]

I'm figuring on about 8 weeks to 10k for mine. 1 week down, 7 more to go (1554 when I parked at work this am).

 

[TomB]

I found it, it's in the supplemented warranty manual. 10K

So what spec is the oil? I currently have the 505.01 and mercedes 229.51 on hand so was curious if I need a third one now.

 

[TheGrove]

Sorry you need a 3rd, it's 507.

 

[TomB]

Sorry you need a 3rd, it's 507.

Maybe not! What weight 5w30 or 5w40? Pentosin makes the 505.01 in 5w40 that is MB 229.51 too and the 507.00 in 5w30 that is MB 229.51. The Jeep takes the Mercedes 229.51 in 5w30.

 

[pleopard]

Please read the manual. You need a 507.00 oil that you will find only comes as a 5W30. 507.00 is backwards compatible with 505.01 if you want to run a 5W30 in your other vehicle requiring 505.01. Some 507.00 oils are also MB 229.51 approved.

 

[TomB]

Please read the manual. You need a 507.00 oil that you will find only comes as a 5W30. 507.00 is backwards compatible with 505.01 if you want to run a 5W30 in your other vehicle requiring 505.01. Some 507.00 oils are also MB 229.51 approved.

I can't read the manual yet since my car is just being built.

I learned that the 2005 Passats MUST have the 5w40. Used Oil Analysis and visual inspection of the cam proved this weight is necessary for the 2005's, so I am stuck with 5W40 for the 505.01.

I just needed to confirm the new one was 5w30 which means Pentosin Super Performance III for the new car and the Jeep, so only 2!

Thanks for the information.

 

[pleopard]

No problem. I use the Pentosin SP III 5W30 for my CR TDI.

 

[TomB]

No problem. I use the Pentosin SP III 5W30 for my CR TDI.

Have you done any Used Oil Analysis to see how it performs?

The Pentosin HP II is loved by the 05 TDI's. My numbers are so good with it that Blackstone commented that it was the first time they saw a longer interval yield less iron wear.

 

[pleopard]

Have you done any Used Oil Analysis to see how it performs?

Actually, I ran the dealer Castrol SLX until the service at 40,000 miles when I switched to the Pentosin. I've run two UOAs out of curiosity so far, and may run one with the Pentosin just to see how things are coming along. However, the $25 charge for the analysis is a bit much to pay for curiosity.

It's not uncommon for the rate of iron accumulation to drop with extra miles on the oil. ppm/1000 miles is how I evaluate the results. This is one of the reasons why it's not a great idea to change oil more frequently than recommended by the manufacturer.

 

[oxford_guy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDnDopGxPhA

http://www.idparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=24_164&products_id=1135

 

[heykw]

You lost the owner's manual already??

Is everyone is WV this helpful?

 

[TomB]

Is everyone is WV this helpful?

Just the grouchy ones.

 

[WVU TDI]

Is everyone is WV this helpful?

We try to be. Glad I was able to help him find his owner's manual and learn about his $30k+ purchase!

 

[heykw]

...lol..This reminds me of my encounter with the police on 19 near the new river gorge.

 

[tdi90hp]

5w30.507.10k service.nuff said. drive more worry less. castrol, liquid moly, pentosin, whatever ...its all good