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Originally Posted by Shorthorn Provi - Castrol Edge Professional LL03 5w/30 is what was in it. Hmmmm see my 40k and 30k OC of my 2.0 TDI. I don't think it's the oil.

Originally Posted by racin4ds I don't care what so called "facts" say or how useless you think a UOA is. When I see wear metals (Fe) go down from the previous average just by changing oil, I am attributing it to THAT oil! I see very high amounts of great additives in the Valvoline, much better...

What oil was in it?

Originally Posted by Donald Its still breaking in. This OCI started at 15K and went to 25K. The next one will be a good baseline. TBN is good for dino oil. Iron is high but assume from break-in. I agree. Here are 5 UOAs of my TDI over 50k miles

Originally Posted by wemay Talk about a wallop of Zinc and Phosphorus! Wear and Viscosity are even enough with either brand where i'd choose based on price and availability. Thanks for sharing. The only thing that concerns me is how this could be a VW507.00 with levels that high. It should be...

The last 4 OCIs were Castrol Edge Professional ll03 5w30 but I decided to try Valvoline SynPower XL-III 5W30 in my TDI since I got it on sale. Both oils are VW507.00 approved. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/VCA881058 Previous UOAs...

Originally Posted by jjblbi Thanks for posting. IDParts is also a potential source for the fluid and filter kits. I've probably done 10 or more DSG changes and have a recommendation if you're in for long term VW ownership. Buy a new drain plug then drill and tap with a hose barb (~$15) plus get...

Originally Posted by BBDartCA Did you use the method of replacement where you measured quantity oil drained and added back same volume? No I have VCDS and put 5L of fluid in the heated the fluid to 35C then pulled the drain to set the level with the straw. However i used the top fill method.

Originally Posted by BBDartCA Thank you for posting this. DSG fluid filter r&r runs $500-600 at local dealers! About $350 at independent VW shops. At 40k OCI this is a bit of a surprise expense for some. Pentosin DIY fluid & filter kit runs about $100. Yes the dealer charges way too much. Here...

Originally Posted by dave1251 Looks great what is the factory recommended service interval? 40k miles which I assume is due to wet clutches because the manual version I also have is lifetime which I plan to change out at 80k miles

Originally Posted by UG_Passat did you do a VOA on the replacement fluid, assumingly you bought at the dealership? No the replacement fluid was Liquimoly 8100 DSG fluid. I'm just curious on how this UOA looks. I'll sample again in 40k miles.

This is my first time sending in a DSG trans fluid sample. This is the factory service interval. Opinions?

Originally Posted by Provi 2015 Golf Sportwagen TDI getting it's 40k miles service. Drained the factory fluid and installed Liquimoly 8100 DSG fluid. Here are the results of the OEM fluid analysis

40k mile service performed. Valvoline Synpower XL-lll 5w30 went in. Not bad for showing the breaking in of the engine from new. OCI was 10k miles

2015 Golf Sportwagen TDI getting it's 40k miles service. Drained the factory fluid and installed Liquimoly 8100 DSG fluid.