Based on the opinion of reputable posters over on TDIClub I'm going for the 10K on the factory fill, but I'll do an analysis at 5K to see how things are going. They make a good argument on leaving the factory fill in for that long.

This thread may interest you:
Break-In - TDIClub Forums

I'm not planning on using the Castrol during the free maintenance period. I'll supply the oil and let the dealer do the labor. General opinions seem to be that the M1 ESP, Motul Specific 507, or Fuchs Titan GT1 507 are all probably better oils than the Castrol. Right now I'll probably use the Fuchs, but I've got plenty of time to make a choice. Opinion again is that either of those would be good for 10K, but I'll get an analysis to decide on OCI.

 

where can I buy the Fuch's oil ?

 

I got mine at germanfilters.com

I have no idea on cost to ship to Canada. There is an Ottawa poster on TDIClub with the user name of NL-TDI that posted in June that he used Fuchs in his Jetta. You might pm him and see where he got it.

 

Mobil 1 ESP 5w30 have shown to have poor additive longevity, based on UOA's over at BITOG.com. Actually, the Castrol SLX is proving to be very good oil.

 

:clapclap:thanks I'll check out the site too.

 

This question comes up all the time... and it's a question because it "questions" conventional wisdom on oil change intervals.

You will be just fine on the factory schedule. In fact, most vehicles in Europe are on an interval that is often longer than what we do here in the U.S.

 

This question comes up all the time... and it's a question because it "questions" conventional wisdom on oil change intervals.

You will be just fine on the factory schedule. In fact, most vehicles in Europe are on an interval that is often longer than what we do here in the U.S.

I appreciate everyone's feedback. I am still trying to get up to speed, learning about the first diesel I have ever owned.

I would love to see someone's UOA of Castrol SLX on a 10k run in our Treg TDI's.

In 10k miles, I will take a sample, test and post.

 

I use Fuchs exclusively...I buy it at German Filters - OEM Filters for Audi VW Mercedes BMW Porsche Volvo Good price, free delivery.

 

I use Fuchs exclusively...I buy it at German Filters - OEM Filters for Audi VW Mercedes BMW Porsche Volvo Good price, free delivery.

Hey I tried to order the Fuchs oil from that site but I can't even place an order to canada, because there is no option for canadian shipping when filling out the shipping part. How did you place your order?

 

VW UK offer long life servicing every 20,000 miles or 2 years , whichever comes first.

A lot of us stick to 10K / 1 year servicing and some of us who do very short daily commutes do an oil and filter change in between at 5K / 6 months.

 

I get it shipped to my PO box in NY state then just bring it over myself.

 

I know if i tried to pay via pay pal it lets me put in a candian address and I could put the order through, do you think they ship to canada? Every time I email them they dont' respond, kinda fishy, i've emailed at least a half a dozen times. Maybe i'll have to try to get a po box in michigan.

 

SamTrooper, try giving them a call about Canadian shipping or I'd be happy to do it for you if a CN call is some sort of expensive international call.

On a side note I had my oil analyzed at 5500 with Dyson and the factory fill won't go 10K. I changed mine to the Fuchs and will test again at 10K when I have the dealer do the warranty change. I'll post the raw numbers on TDIClub and BITOG tomorrow.

 

Yeah i'd also be interested in canadian shipping. I'll look into giving them a call.

Just confirming:
VW 507.00 / 504.00 Fuchs Titan GT1 Longlife III Synthetic Oil - Case of Eighteen 1 Liter Bottles

is what we're looking for right?

 

What did the Dyson analysis show? Metal parts, dirt? I was going to go by the TDI break-in article, but have been doing a lot of short distance, cold weather driving so maybe should reconsider.

 

I'm breaking mine in that way, although I've always belonged to the break it in like you want it to run camp.

Dyson includes about a 30 minute mp3 explaining all the numbers and his analysis is proprietary. Short version is I'm progressing well with break-in and the numbers reflect a new engine, but he thought the factory fill to be fairly depleted and soot levels were high enough to warrant not going 10K. OCIs in that range and longer don't trouble him, he just doesn't think this factory fill, whatever it is, is up to it.

 

I was thinking of putting in an order soon...if you guys want I can just order a bunch more then ship it out to you when I get it home. I don't want anything other than whatever the cost of product + border charges + actual shipping costs from Ottawa to wherever you are.

 

I'd be up for that.

Northern VW 507.00 / 504.00 Fuchs Titan GT1 Longlife III Synthetic Oil - Case of Eighteen 1 Liter Bottles

That's the right stuff...

 

I was conversing with a Master mechanic at vw and he stated with frequent deep cold starts, city driving, and or dusty conditions, it's best not to let the OCI go beyond 8,000 km or 5k miles. With perfect hwy conditions no problems acheiving 15,000 km between intervals. This wasn't just a plug as he owns one himself and I was asking the interval he does. I believe the factory fill is 0w-40 Fuchs oil. Interestingly, on my oil cap there is a plug for castrol, as vw developed the SLX professional in cahoots with castrol or vice versa. But there have been similar partnerships with Fuchs and also Lubrimoly. I do find it interesting that it actually says castrol recommended right on my oil cap though.

 

Yeah i'd definitely be up for it.

 

I found a place in GTA that sells the VW 507.00 / 504.00 Fuchs Titan GT1 Longlife III Synthetic Oil just waiting on a quote.

 

Let me know what they are selling it for. I can source it locally as well, but at a cost of $17/L (ouch).

 

i believe there is a shop in stouffville, ontario that also sells, vw , porsche mechanice shop
let me know if you need contact info

 

45.99 for 5 litres, not a bad deal. These are the guys that have it, they will ship or you can pick up. Precision Tuning Motorsports it's not listed on the website but if you call they will tell you they have it.