Just like MB did in the late 90's. Stupid. On Fri, Sep 5, 2008 at 11:55 AM, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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 >
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