I'm with you. No way I would go 10k mi on initial factory fill oil. Viscosity-wise it's probably still fine at 10k mi, but high wear metals from the engine breaking in would be too much for me to stomach circulating around in there that long. Good job!
According to FCPeuros video the specific 508 grade has to do with the ‘Miller cycle’ closing the intake valve early for complete combustion for fuel efficiency. Was tough to find 508 day of changing my gfs oil. Got Mobil1 ESP X2.
VW 508 spec oil is hard to find at retail. Advance Auto, NAPA & O'Reilly's near me had nothing available. Neither did the local Walmart. Auto Zone had some Mobil 1 ESP X2 that met the spec, but only 3 quarts on the shelf.
Mobil 1 esp 0 20 508 spec 5 quarts at Walmart 27 dollars oil filter wix 18 for 2 on rock auto oil filter comes o ring for drain plug I change oil plug every 2 oil changes. I change filter every 5000 in between 10000 Mile oil change. Oil at 10000 still looks clean. It uses 6 quarts
I've owned 3 VWs. 2008 and 2013 Jettas and a 2020 Tiguan. 10K miles between changes is fine... don't worry about it. I do 10K - 15K. The 2008 had 320K miles on it when I sold it. The 2013 has 175K miles on it. No engine issues AT ALL.
I just did mine cost me about 100$ for everything you have and I just did mine at 3600 miles on my 2022 Tiguan. That plug is kinda a bitch to take out small flat head/ over all rest was pretty easy make sure you get the filter from the dealer!
Thank you for being adamant about the 508 spec. Anything other than that oil can have consequences. I changed mine yesterday and was surprised that 6 quarts left the dipstick at the half way point; I really needed 6.4 or so. Maybe 6 liters would have been just right, I notice that your bottles are one liter and not one quart. 6 liters is about 5.4 ounces more than 6 quarts and that would have raised the level a bit. Also, both you and I did the change on ramps which tilts the engine. Maybe more oil comes out with the front of the car elevated as opposed to a VW service on a flat lift. That may account for the level shortfall. I was surprised to see how black the old oil was on my car after 4000 miles and one year. I think I'll keep that interval and not go with the extended VW suggestion, more along the lines of "severe service". Sure is an awesome car, absolutely love it. By the way, the tendency is to use too big a screwdriver for the drain plug. It's best to use a smaller one (0.250 tip) that will fit all the way inside and to the back of the plug; zero damage.
I'm pretty annoyed. It's definitely at the half way point with 6 quarts. The first 2 free oil changes at the dealer were also at the half way mark both times. Did my own on the 3rd one I would have had to pay for. The dealer also said 6 quarts but I agree with you it's probably 6 litres. Tempted to put more in but after 8,000 miles it was just still just a little below the half way point so not too much loss.
At 2:32 you mention that the filter has an Audi symbol on it and "you don't know what that's all about". I can't tell if that's sarcasm or you don't really know. In case you don't really know, Audi is part of Volkswagen AG (VAG). VAG also includes SEAT, SKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Scania and MAN. Thanks for the video. I just got a new to me 2018 Audi A3 and ran into the same issues with online sites saying my car needs the 40 weight oil. The sticker under the hood says VW 508 spec is required.
Good choice to change the oil sooner since the turbo runs very fast and needs good clean lube. What video camera are you using? Your video quality is excellent!
VW 508 00 is a real synthetic, unlike the stuff most majors sell for most of the U.S. market. I have an oil change coming up on my 2019 VW Jetta 1.4 tsi Also at about 8 months 4800 miles. The oil life monitor went off which surprised me since the manual states 1 year 10K miles. You little VW engine makes a lot of power and torque with the turbo so it requires more oil capacity for cooling and lubrication. Enjoy! hope she runs well!
@@LBYINCHINA my VW dealship only sells pennzoil oil. and thats what they put on my car or anyother vw thats doing oil change in the shop. and the pennzoil oil from parts department does shows VW508 on the front.
@@zhengyonghuang As of today's date, Pennzoil sells no oil with 508.00 approval. Nothing on their webpage and advised as much by their tech department when i called. I called because on the website, the oil they recommended is a 0W30. They admitted it was an error.
I have very little mechanical experience let alone tool experience. Could I, with this video alone, be competent enough to do this on my own? I am of course going to study the video very carefully.
So after I seen this video I went to check my car my car is a 18 vw passat r line and it says 0w 20 and I checked my last oil change paper turns out they put 5w40 so now I'm honestly just gonna change it on my own
That's really bad for the environment. All car companies are specing out oil for at least 10k intervals; with the new synthetics and filters, that's perfectly safe. Do NOT change more frequently and pollute, even with recycling.
Me too, every 5000miles , New tiguan filter is underneath and sump nut is a proper 17mm spanner job. Oil at local motor factors is £72 for 5 litres, sourced same spec and brand on ebay at £29 delivered. RIPoff.Ltd
VW is the owner of the Audi so that explains the filter. Nice video man, I got my 2020 so this was very useful.
Great Video!! Thank you for your expertise!
I'm with you. No way I would go 10k mi on initial factory fill oil. Viscosity-wise it's probably still fine at 10k mi, but high wear metals from the engine breaking in would be too much for me to stomach circulating around in there that long. Good job!
According to FCPeuros video the specific 508 grade has to do with the ‘Miller cycle’ closing the intake valve early for complete combustion for fuel efficiency. Was tough to find 508 day of changing my gfs oil. Got Mobil1 ESP X2.
Very helpful sir. Thank you!!!
Thats some good laminar flow with that oil coming out! lol
Great details! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
VW 508 spec oil is hard to find at retail. Advance Auto, NAPA & O'Reilly's near me had nothing available. Neither did the local Walmart.
Auto Zone had some Mobil 1 ESP X2 that met the spec, but only 3 quarts on the shelf.
I know this is a year old but walmart now sells that espx2 1 and 5 qt
Looks identical to the paper filter that’s in the b6 Passat. I buy the fram one and when I open it up it’s stamped with the same oem marks.
A Fram filter IS NOT going to be stamped with VW or Audi markings. Sorry.
Nice video
Mobil 1 esp 0 20 508 spec 5 quarts at Walmart 27 dollars oil filter wix 18 for 2 on rock auto oil filter comes o ring for drain plug I change oil plug every 2 oil changes. I change filter every 5000 in between 10000 Mile oil change. Oil at 10000 still looks clean. It uses 6 quarts
Thank you so much for this helpful video. I just get my Tiguan 2019 two days ago
For any information or recommendation, Please let me know
I've owned 3 VWs. 2008 and 2013 Jettas and a 2020 Tiguan. 10K miles between changes is fine... don't worry about it. I do 10K - 15K. The 2008 had 320K miles on it when I sold it. The 2013 has 175K miles on it. No engine issues AT ALL.
I just did mine cost me about 100$ for everything you have and I just did mine at 3600 miles on my 2022 Tiguan. That plug is kinda a bitch to take out small flat head/ over all rest was pretty easy make sure you get the filter from the dealer!
Thank you for being adamant about the 508 spec. Anything other than that oil can have consequences. I changed mine yesterday and was surprised that 6 quarts left the dipstick at the half way point; I really needed 6.4 or so. Maybe 6 liters would have been just right, I notice that your bottles are one liter and not one quart. 6 liters is about 5.4 ounces more than 6 quarts and that would have raised the level a bit. Also, both you and I did the change on ramps which tilts the engine. Maybe more oil comes out with the front of the car elevated as opposed to a VW service on a flat lift. That may account for the level shortfall. I was surprised to see how black the old oil was on my car after 4000 miles and one year. I think I'll keep that interval and not go with the extended VW suggestion, more along the lines of "severe service". Sure is an awesome car, absolutely love it. By the way, the tendency is to use too big a screwdriver for the drain plug. It's best to use a smaller one (0.250 tip) that will fit all the way inside and to the back of the plug; zero damage.
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I'm pretty annoyed. It's definitely at the half way point with 6 quarts. The first 2 free oil changes at the dealer were also at the half way mark both times. Did my own on the 3rd one I would have had to pay for. The dealer also said 6 quarts but I agree with you it's probably 6 litres. Tempted to put more in but after 8,000 miles it was just still just a little below the half way point so not too much loss.
5.8 liters is full…so yeah…you were off.
At 2:32 you mention that the filter has an Audi symbol on it and "you don't know what that's all about". I can't tell if that's sarcasm or you don't really know. In case you don't really know, Audi is part of Volkswagen AG (VAG). VAG also includes SEAT, SKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Scania and MAN. Thanks for the video. I just got a new to me 2018 Audi A3 and ran into the same issues with online sites saying my car needs the 40 weight oil. The sticker under the hood says VW 508 spec is required.
Thanks, I figured they must have been together.
Recommend ECS Tuning -- 63 bucks (MI tax & shipping included) for genuine 6L of VW 508 oil, filter, o-ring and drain plug.
FCPeuro provides free oil changes essentially, minus the cost of shipping back your old oil.
Just bought this exact kit from them and prices have jumped considerably, for anyone who happens to read this. Now $95 shipped.
Good job the way I would do it
Good choice to change the oil sooner since the turbo runs very fast and needs good clean lube. What video camera are you using? Your video quality is excellent!
Canon dslr
Thanks.@@stuntcardriver
Now you're sounding like scotty Kilmer... "the dealers are only trying to sell you new cars"
Like how I dumped the oil twice? No idea how that happened.
Rev up your engine!!!!
I called the dealer yesterday to ask about what oil. I had to do it myself this once, and they said my choice of synthetic 0-20, didnt matter.
This same dealer will reject your warranty if you can’t show that you used VW 508 00 oil.
VW 508 00 is a real synthetic, unlike the stuff most majors sell for most of the U.S. market. I have an oil change coming up on my 2019 VW Jetta 1.4 tsi Also at about 8 months 4800 miles. The oil life monitor went off which surprised me since the manual states 1 year 10K miles. You little VW engine makes a lot of power and torque with the turbo so it requires more oil capacity for cooling and lubrication. Enjoy! hope she runs well!
VW 508 00 is just so hard to get and so expensive. I was wondering if we can use other 0w-20 full synthetic oil from Mobil1 or Pennzoil.
@@LBYINCHINA I wouldn't.
@@LBYINCHINA my VW dealship only sells pennzoil oil. and thats what they put on my car or anyother vw thats doing oil change in the shop. and the pennzoil oil from parts department does shows VW508 on the front.
@@zhengyonghuang As of today's date, Pennzoil sells no oil with 508.00 approval. Nothing on their webpage and advised as much by their tech department when i called. I called because on the website, the oil they recommended is a 0W30. They admitted it was an error.
It depends who makes it. None of the MSDS show more than 40% PAO that i've checked. Not Mobil1, Castrol or Ravenol.
Disect the old filter to find your breakin sample
Buying the oil from dealerships is actually cheaper than Amazon or Walmart
I have very little mechanical experience let alone tool experience. Could I, with this video alone, be competent enough to do this on my own? I am of course going to study the video very carefully.
Absolutely, yes. If you haven't already.
@@nickd1978 cool, thx.
I don’t think you can get the professional Castrol edge commercially, unless I’m mistaken.
how come is so hard to find vw 508 spec oil other than buying from dealer
You can find it online, but most places won't stock an oil that only is designed for VW.
So after I seen this video I went to check my car my car is a 18 vw passat r line and it says 0w 20 and I checked my last oil change paper turns out they put 5w40 so now I'm honestly just gonna change it on my own
Lmao they put 5W/40 in an engine that calls for 0W/20. Wow....
Never trust anyone but yourself. Those drive in lube spots ruin cars
Besides the dealer, where all can you purchase this oil?
www.ecstuning.com/
Shopdap as well sells it
Walmart and lots of other auto centers such as OReilly. Castrol is the easiest to find. Can also buy on-line.
10k is normal for most modern cars
How you gonna dispose used one?
The county transfer station takes used oil and oil filters.
how much oil is poured? 5.7 or 6 l
About 6 quarts or 5.7 liters.
You should have specified diesel or petrol
gasoline
@@stuntcardriver sorry for my UK English! I live in Mexico and no-one buys diesel VWs here either!
Where did you bought this oil?
From the dealership.
stuntcardriver VW dealership or Castrol dealership? thank you
stuntcardriver could you give me the dealership website?
@@huaxu7973 www.oshkoshvw.com/
@@huaxu7973 www.ecstuning.com/
It's 22lb lbs. Use a torque wrench.
Sorry ft lbs.
I replace my oil every 5000 or sooner
That's really bad for the environment. All car companies are specing out oil for at least 10k intervals; with the new synthetics and filters, that's perfectly safe. Do NOT change more frequently and pollute, even with recycling.
Me too, every 5000miles , New tiguan filter is underneath and sump nut is a proper 17mm spanner job. Oil at local motor factors is £72 for 5 litres, sourced same spec and brand on ebay at £29 delivered. RIPoff.Ltd