[alwayslivid]

Has anyone done their first oil change yet? It says 10k miles in the manual but that seems like a long time for the first one. I have 4k miles already and thinking about doing my first change at 5k. I also looked for a severe schedule but didn't see one in the manual. My previous cars I always did 5k intervals.

 

[derekdal]

Before cars did 5k intervals they did 2k intervals. Oil and engines are much different today than previously. They can probably only do 10k when using synthetic, I assume that is the spec for this engine.

Long haul trucks change at intervals much higher than 10k

 

[blnewto]

Has anyone done their first oil change yet? It says 10k miles in the manual but that seems like a long time for the first one. I have 4k miles already and thinking about doing my first change at 5k. I also looked for a severe schedule but didn't see one in the manual. My previous cars I always did 5k intervals.

I always do a new cars' first change at 1k miles then every 6k thereafter, but probably wait until 2k for the first time w/ this one. I DIY my changes and prefer shorter intervals even though they say 10k miles.

 

[CRVW]

I haven't found the oil filter available anywhere yet, but I'm assuming it's the same one as a 1.4l Jetta. I need to crawl underneath and get the part number off it I guess.
Note it also takes the VW 508.00 / 509.00 0W-20 oil, which should be available on your favorite VW parts website.

 

[ItsMyWifesCar]

I did mine at about 1900 km, so that's about 1200 miles.
The oil filter is the same as the 1.4 Jetta.

 

[S_B]

I would personally do the change every 10,000 KMS (6,210 miles).
Making note of dilution or darkening.

 

[CRVW]

Before cars did 5k intervals they did 2k intervals. Oil and engines are much different today than previously. They can probably only do 10k when using synthetic, I assume that is the spec for this engine.

Long haul trucks change at intervals much higher than 10k

Yeah, they may do ~25k intervals. Which is still expensive for ~15 gallons of synthetic. They might have a $500 oil change every 2-3 months!

 

[k.aoi]

Yeah, they may do ~25k intervals. Which is still expensive for ~15 gallons of synthetic. They might have a $500 oil change every 2-3 months!

I think most newer trucks are advertising OCIs of like 75,000 miles lol

 

[blnewto]

I would personally do the change every 10,000 KMS (6,210 miles).
Making note of dilution or darkening.

I'm doing my first change at 8k, then 10k thereafter. Already got my oil change kit from ESC tuning, came in three days, uses genuine VW oil & filter, came out to $70 total. Better than having to drive to my nearest dealer which is 200 miles away and not have to worry that it was done properly, even though I do have some free oil changes w/ the dealer

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/oil-service-kit/04e115561ackt/

 

[The Smurf]

4000k change for me Tommorow 👌🏻

 

[Jwages]

You have 2 years of free service when buying a Volkswagen. Volkswagens use synthetic oil. Hence the 10K oil change. I have never had any issues sticking to the 10K oil change recommendation.

 

[S_B]

You have 2 years of free service when buying a Volkswagen. Volkswagens use synthetic oil. Hence the 10K oil change. I have never had any issues sticking to the 10K oil change recommendation.

If you are leasing it, then stick to that. For long term I wouldn't let it go that far.

 

[blnewto]

I'm doing my first change at 8k, then 10k thereafter. Already got my oil change kit from ESC tuning, came in three days, uses genuine VW oil & filter, came out to $70 total. Better than having to drive to my nearest dealer which is 200 miles away and not have to worry that it was done properly, even though I do have some free oil changes w/ the dealer

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/oil-service-kit/04e115561ackt/

Just did the oil change today, simple w/ the only tools needed~ramps, T25 & T45 bits, and a 19mm socket. There are like 8 T25 screws on the side and front of the splash pan, 3 T45 bolts in the rear of the splash pan and a 19mm oil drain plug bolt.
Filled w/ 4.5 qts w/ new filter from the kit that I bought from ESC tuning posted above. Took about 30 minutes, I doubt I'll ever have the dealer do this as it's easy and affordable (vs. having to drive 200 miles to the dealer and the time it takes for travel & the wait.

 

[The Smurf]

Just did the oil change today, simple w/ the only tools needed~ramps, T25 & T45 bits, and a 19mm socket. There are like 8 T25 screws on the side and front of the splash pan, 3 T45 bolts in the rear of the splash pan and a 19mm oil drain plug bolt.
Filled w/ 4.5 qts w/ new filter from the kit that I bought from ESC tuning posted above. Took about 30 minutes, I doubt I'll ever have the dealer do this as it's easy and affordable (vs. having to drive 200 miles to the dealer and the time it takes for travel & the wait.

Careful you didn’t over fill it’s a major issue. Can rear it’s head hundreds of miles down the line

 

[blnewto]

Careful you didn’t over fill it’s a major issue. Can rear it’s head hundreds of miles down the line

I made sure just 4.5 qts, and checked the dipstick after sitting for 45 minutes, about 3/4ths the way up the cross-hatched section, just about the same as prior to my change.
I changed it at 7500 miles FWIW.