On Fri, Sep 5, 2008 at 11:19 AM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Make: Volkswagen > Model: Passat GLS
I was looking at those Passats with the 1.8 liter turbo four for a while. I got scared off by the sludge issue. Apparently the engine really needs frequent oil changes, preferably synthetic, and VW dealer service departments in the USA didn't get wind of it, or didn't pay attention, until it was too late in many cases. (This story is all over the web---VW forums, Edmunds, etc.---and I wouldn't take it seriously if I didn't have personal experience with the failure of VW dealers to do the simplest things correctly---they wanted to put conventional oil in a TDI despite those engines having been designed from the start, and only warranted, for Mobil 1 or similar high-quality synthetic.) Bottom line is that I would only buy a VW or Audi with the 1.8T engine from an enthusiast who had verifiably changed the oil themselves with the right stuff and often. Alex Chamberlain _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
