Oil change.................... already?
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I have a similar conundrum.
Mine is 67 plate, major service 20th October last year @ 14000 miles. It is now up to 17250 (mainly longer runs 100+ miles).
The oil service and inspection indicator is now ticking off the days - presumably for a 12 month minor service.
I have spoken to my local VW centre, who say I should bring my van to them so they check whether the indicator is set to fixed or flexible service regime, then will decide if it needs booking in.
I must admit even with the lower mileage, I was expecting to go 18 months between services, but the majority of forum members seem to err towards an oil change (at least) once a year regardless of the indicator.
Mine is 67 plate, major service 20th October last year @ 14000 miles. It is now up to 17250 (mainly longer runs 100+ miles).
The oil service and inspection indicator is now ticking off the days - presumably for a 12 month minor service.
I have spoken to my local VW centre, who say I should bring my van to them so they check whether the indicator is set to fixed or flexible service regime, then will decide if it needs booking in.
I must admit even with the lower mileage, I was expecting to go 18 months between services, but the majority of forum members seem to err towards an oil change (at least) once a year regardless of the indicator.
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T6 Service Intervals & Inspection, Flexible & Longlife
T6 Service intervals & inspections , Flexible & Longlife : Im just posting this here to make it easier to refer back to in future . . . source: Volkswagen Flexible Service Regimes (Longlife) | Volkswagen...
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In your situation I wouldn’t be servicing it now. If you advise the garage of the milage since last service they may well agree.
See @Dellmassive post regarding options for service intervals.
I’ve just skipped an Inspection Service for two reasons; I’ve not accumulated many miles with the covid situation and I can do the work myself (out of warranty). It’s personal choice.
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T6 Service Intervals & Inspection, Flexible & Longlife
T6 Service intervals & inspections , Flexible & Longlife : Im just posting this here to make it easier to refer back to in future . . . source: Volkswagen Flexible Service Regimes (Longlife) | Volkswagen...
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Thanks for advice
I was thinking the same but was unsure about what to do.
Yes, I have a California
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Personally, I have always been of the view that "long life service" was aimed at the lease market, and intended to cut the cost of running the vehicles from the fleet manager's perspective. This said, when one is doing 50k a year being super-rep in yer little Audi, the engine is getting nice and hot, hopefully, daily. Unlike the way a typical camper van is used. Mind you, when I had an Audi, the forums were full of queries about how to fix the engines, most of which were failing thanks to defective oil pumps, although a lot of blame was being put at long-life servicing in ex-fleet / lease cars.
So, despite the fact that we only did 1,500 miles last year, the van was given its scheduled service this year. As it has had every year since new in 2017. Even in a normal year, we'd be surprised to exceed 7,000 miles pa.
The cars get an annual service as well - lack of use is as bad for a vehicle as lack of servicing.
(Edit) - Just came across this - perhaps worth a quick look? Should I stick with long life servicing or switch to annual servicing?
My opinion is that they ought to be serviced every year once they pass the 3 year age, unless it's a PCP or similar and it's not a keeper. Then, just do the bare minimum as the only person to benefit from your fastidious stewardship is the next owner.
Even with low usage, bushes, belts, seals, etc can degrade. I think it's more important to to keep an eye on the vehicle and carry out preventative work than it is to just change the oil and filters when the dashboard tells you to. An independent specialist is more likely to give it a proper 'service' than a main dealer for most probably less money.
Even with low usage, bushes, belts, seals, etc can degrade. I think it's more important to to keep an eye on the vehicle and carry out preventative work than it is to just change the oil and filters when the dashboard tells you to. An independent specialist is more likely to give it a proper 'service' than a main dealer for most probably less money.
I agree but what’s the chance of a thirsty Diesel being on the road in a decade, my guess is not high.
I’m planning on having a well maintained garden shed with a pop top.
Thanks for that information
On Checking the dealer's invoice on my last interim service I note that they have used shell longlife 0W-30 oil. What's the difference between that and the Castrol 5w-30 apart from the price of the 0W-30 which seems to be more expensive. Any body able to give me a link to a genuine VW oil filter for VW T6 2.0 102
