oil

I purchased a T6.1 T32 199PS just last week, 20 plate, with 142k miles on the clock, I knew it was high risk with the mileage but there was a full service history for oil change every 10k on the dot, new belt and pump, all the stuff I thought I had to look out for. It was just about in budget...

Hi, What oil should I be using for T6.1 diesel 110 bhp please ?

Morning, Wife’s just gone to Centerparks with our Caravelle. She’s had ‘Reduce Oil Level - go to workshop’ appear on dash on the way. Thing is I had a local garage MOT and oil service the car last week, since then it’s covered almost no miles before my wife set off to Longleat. Our previous...

Hi all, Just noticed some blue smoke at 2500 revs. Van had been sat idle for a few days and it was only on a 10 minute drive. Oil level seems fine. Could this be just to a couple of high revs when setting off and it needs a good run out? Got a big trip coming up next week so feel a bit anxious...

Is anyone changing the rear diff oil on a 4motion? I'm not talking about the Haldex oil. I bought a 2018 T6 T32 LWB Kombi, 4motion, 204hp, DSG with VW FSH, 39k miles from a small trader in Dec 2023. 3 weeks later I popped into my local van centre and they offered me a warranty/service...

T6 2016 180 bi turbo I have a some oil around the hose connection from what i think is the intercooler to the turbo. Anyone else had this? Thanks

Hi guys New to vdubs thanks for having me On way down south when oil leval to high popped up. Anyone else experience this as vw said they have change there oil weights to 5 which expands more and the sensor needs to be change this will be rectified when it goes in for inspection or service...

Hello everyone, I have a small question and I hope someone can help me. So brace yourselves, I have quite a story below I have a 2016 T6 4motion 2.0 TDI with a CXFA 150hp engine and 50,000 km mileage. History: A cable gnawed by a marten, hence a repair and installation of a marten deterrent...

I had an “oil level too high warning “ over a year ago now, went in to VW to get the software update required and it’s been great ever since. On my way to Scotland this week on the motorway it came On again. I see a lot of people on here have had similar issues, if my software is up to date...

Hi all, I'm going to be servicing my T6 4motion 6 speed soon and was wondering if I could have some help with oil capacities. Does anyone know the volume of engine, gearbox, diff and haldex oils i need please? Cheers!

Can anyone point me in the right direction to locate the low pressure sensor on a 2016 T6? I'm having a yellow low oil pressure warning light flashing and going to replace the sensor. Should be the reason as I'd just had a oil service 3 wks ago.

Hey Guys & Girls, wondered if you might be able to help, I’ve got a T6.1 150ps which has covered about 10k miles now and just coming up to a year old, noticed a really bad smell while accelerating up the motorway yesterday and just thought it was either a car up the road or someone having a...

I’ve had a 204 dsg around 6-7 months and I’m constantly topping it up with oil, there’s no visible leaks. Is this a common problem, will it get worse?

Happy New Year all. Will be doing a full service on our van within next few weeks. On the last one, I used the Quantum longlife oil. Anybody had experience with Valvoline or Miller's oils? Thanks all..

Can anyone tell me why a vw 2ltr diesel van engine has double the volume of oil when compared to a car 2ltr unit?

The Mrs has been to our local VW dealership this morning to get a new key coded that we ordered in a few weeks ago, he has told her the oil level is too high in the van and that this is as bad as driving round with not enough oil in. We have not had any warning signs on the dash board or...

What oil grade is needed for the 2.0tsi. Anyone have brand recommendations?

Has anyone ever used ZX1? ZX1 EXTRALUBE MICRO OIL METAL TREATMENT https://www.amazon.co.uk/ZX1-EXTRALUBE-MICRO-METAL-TREATMENT/dp/B00525HTQG/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3P4AALCFXPJ0P&dchild=1&keywords=zx1+oil+treatment&qid=1609158533&sprefix=Zx1%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-2 n

Can anyone advise what the following might be? Topping up the oil today on my T6 and seen this cream gunk / slime on the oil cap 67 plate 204 sportline - 36k miles and I have had it for the last 3.5k. Not the very mechanical looking to check if this is normal or should I be worried. Cheers

Any body else had this??? First happened at 990 miles AA drained the oil level then it happened again at 1060 its now been recovered at taken back to a dealship...