VW 2.0T question
Grant Lenahan
glenahan at vfemail.net
Wed Nov 28 09:25:30 PST 2012
Actually, its worked perfectly for me on all my new cars. They key is gradual pick up of load and rpms; vary rpms; easy when cold, etc. etc.
break-in 101
None of my cars use measurable oil between changes. All used factory Synthetic from new.
Grant
On Nov 28, 2012, at 12:20 PM, Tony Hoffman wrote:
> The dealership will have records of every oil change done with them, hopefully all were.
>
> The battle is with VWOA. Improper break in is their recommendation. Synthetic oil from start, oil change at 5k, then every 10k after. That's improper break in IME, yet what they recommend.
>
> Tony
>
> On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Grant Lenahan <glenahan at vfemail.net> wrote:
> But a battle with whom? Improper break-in is not AOA's problem.
>
> Grant
>
> On Nov 28, 2012, at 11:36 AM, Steve Meyer wrote:
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> > Both bought their cars used and probably don't have full service history...unless there is a way to track it by VIN.
> >
> > Each are using at least 1qt every 800 miles.
> >
> > Sounds like they both have a battle on their hands! We all know how that goes!
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
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