AGinOntario
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Hi all - I KNOW there are a million threads with variations of this question, but I couldn't find this specific issue, hence the new thread -sorry.
I'm a TDI noob -we just bought the car used a couple of months ago:
2011 Jetta TDI -2.0, 6 spd manual, 108000 km - no mods that I know of.
I'm not exactly sure of the previous oil change interval, or the type of oil used, so I wanted to start anew and keep proper track.
I booked the appointment with a new shop (a European auto specialist) that I tried out based on local reviews here in Hamilton, Ontario. When I booked, I wrote on the form that I wanted the oil changed to a synthetic oil that meets VW's 507 standard.
What I got was a fill with Castrol Edge 5W-40, so I complained to the owner.
He replied with the line about "this oil meets or exceeds all German auto manufacturers standards" etc. etc.
I said "no, Castrol DOES make an oil that specifically states that it meets standard 507, but it's not this one..." - (if sticking with Castrol, it apparently should be the Edge Professional LL03 5W-30)
The owner is being cooperative and even offered a refund (I also had it flushed based on their recommendation, as it appeared dirty and foamy and, as I said, I don't have reliable previous maintenance records.)
He mentioned as a side note that his own vehicle is a 2010 Jetta TDI that he's used the Edge 5W-40 on since new withno issues at all.
Here's the bottom line question:
I know the 507 standard is very specifically required - is the 505 5W-40 stuff that was put in that much of an issue that I should pursue the refund, or demand a change to the 507 standard oil, or is it "not that big of a deal"?
Thanks for the help!
Allan
I'm a TDI noob -we just bought the car used a couple of months ago:
2011 Jetta TDI -2.0, 6 spd manual, 108000 km - no mods that I know of.
I'm not exactly sure of the previous oil change interval, or the type of oil used, so I wanted to start anew and keep proper track.
I booked the appointment with a new shop (a European auto specialist) that I tried out based on local reviews here in Hamilton, Ontario. When I booked, I wrote on the form that I wanted the oil changed to a synthetic oil that meets VW's 507 standard.
What I got was a fill with Castrol Edge 5W-40, so I complained to the owner.
He replied with the line about "this oil meets or exceeds all German auto manufacturers standards" etc. etc.
I said "no, Castrol DOES make an oil that specifically states that it meets standard 507, but it's not this one..." - (if sticking with Castrol, it apparently should be the Edge Professional LL03 5W-30)
The owner is being cooperative and even offered a refund (I also had it flushed based on their recommendation, as it appeared dirty and foamy and, as I said, I don't have reliable previous maintenance records.)
He mentioned as a side note that his own vehicle is a 2010 Jetta TDI that he's used the Edge 5W-40 on since new withno issues at all.
Here's the bottom line question:
I know the 507 standard is very specifically required - is the 505 5W-40 stuff that was put in that much of an issue that I should pursue the refund, or demand a change to the 507 standard oil, or is it "not that big of a deal"?
Thanks for the help!
Allan