The best way to determine when you should have your Volkswagen’s oil changed is to check your owner’s manual. This will not only give you the recommended duration between oil changes but also the best oil to use for your VW. No matter what, we can change your Volkswagen’s oil and oil filter when they need it. Let’s talk more about oil changes below.
Conventional Oil
If conventional oil is the oil of choice for your Volkswagen, the oil needs to be changed every 3,000 miles. If you do not put this mileage on the VW within six months, the oil needs to be changed every six months. Conventional motor oil is the most popular motor oil in the United States. It has been used for over a century, so it is proven to be effective in protecting engines. One key advantage to conventional motor oil is it is the least expensive oil on the market. As such, oil changes every 3,000 miles are inexpensive and easy to get here at our European auto service shop.
Synthetic Oil
Many European automobile manufacturers are jumping on the synthetic motor oil bandwagon. As such, you may have synthetic motor oil as a recommendation in your owner’s manual for your Volkswagen. An advantage to synthetic motor oil is that it retains its viscosity longer than conventional oil does. As such, synthetic oil needs to be changed every 5,000 miles. This gives you a little more driving time before the oil needs to be changed. Synthetic is a popular choice because it does an excellent job of protecting engines, especially high-performance engines.
Clogged Oil Filter
Failing to change the oil in your Volkswagen when it needs it could leave you with a clogged oil filter. Unfortunately, the clogged filter can actually cause damage to the engine. If the oil filter gets clogged, it may prevent the oil from circulating through the engine. You may hear your Volkswagen’s engine grind while you are driving it. In addition, a clogged filter can cause performance problems that result in poor fuel economy. A clogged filter can reduce the oil pressure in the engine and increase the hydrocarbons being released out of your VW’s tailpipe.
Call us today if your VW is overdue for an oil change. This service is crucial to prolonging the life of the VW’s engine. It also helps to keep the engine clean and cool.
