Long life service 2 years or 20k miles.
However, too many horror stories to
Keep the oil that long in your engine.
I bought my 2021 van in 2023 with 11k miles and it had an oil change just a after 5500 miles. Than again at 11000. I have serviced it again myself at 17000 miles and last week had an official Vw oil change at 22500 miles.
My suggestion is replace it every 6k miles or one year even if you drive less than that. This is the only way to prevent diesel dilution in the sump due to Dpf failed regen. Fresh oil is cheaper than replacing the engine.
However, too many horror stories to
Keep the oil that long in your engine.
I bought my 2021 van in 2023 with 11k miles and it had an oil change just a after 5500 miles. Than again at 11000. I have serviced it again myself at 17000 miles and last week had an official Vw oil change at 22500 miles.
My suggestion is replace it every 6k miles or one year even if you drive less than that. This is the only way to prevent diesel dilution in the sump due to Dpf failed regen. Fresh oil is cheaper than replacing the engine.
Similar to @Crazymind we've decided to do "normal" servicing on our T6.1 and have it done every year, which is working out at about 9k so far.
This year's will be a little early as I want the service done before the end of the factory warranty just in case anything is on the edge.
This year's will be a little early as I want the service done before the end of the factory warranty just in case anything is on the edge.
I wasn’t offered a service plan. I bought the van ‘new’ from VW. It was a stock van with 24 miles on the clock so I’m guessing that’s why? Is this something I could sign up for retrospectively?
No finance. I’ll speak to VW tomorrow and ask about potential options. Thanks.
You can get a service only plan - that's what I did - they tend to crop up towards the end of the year at 20% off.
No need to talk to a dealer you can do it online direct and use it anywhere VW approved.
Check options here for your van:
www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk
No need to talk to a dealer you can do it online direct and use it anywhere VW approved.
Check options here for your van:
Pay Monthly Service Plans | VW Vans
Explore our service plan coverage options. Buy your next services plus MOT including lights, horn, gearbox, etc. and pay for the service upfront.
www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk
Try the VW website, type in your plate and they’ll tell you what you can get.
service-plans.vwfs.co.uk
VW Commercial Vehicles Service Plans | Buy your Service Plan online
It's good to be prepared with VW Commercial Vehicles Service Plans. Our plans mean you can avoid unexpected car service bills, helping you budget.
service-plans.vwfs.co.uk
AFAIK you just book the service you want and tell them to use it from the service plan.
I did the oil only service first so I can't say for sure!
I did the oil only service first so I can't say for sure!
Wow, I just used the link to see what my options were and the price I was offered was nowhere near.
See I needed to buy a plan before the vehicle got to 1 year old to get a better price.
I’m still undecided if I’m just going to avoid VW entirely and go with an Indy that has a good reputation.
See I needed to buy a plan before the vehicle got to 1 year old to get a better price.
I’m still undecided if I’m just going to avoid VW entirely and go with an Indy that has a good reputation.
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If you go with an Indy just make sure you go with one that has equivalent access to the online service book, otherwise you'll have gaps in your history in the future.
