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Use the factory owners manual specified oil. Which is VW 508.00 spec. I'm not sure if you are familiar with VW/Audi spec oils but you can essentially forget about the weight in this application. Just get an oil that has the 508.00 spec and you will be good to go. Personally I just pick up the...

0w20 all day every day with a Honda OEM filter. 5K / 6 months. I'm not saying its perfect but it's reasonable and works for me.

I know of 5 people in my circle that have had Hyundai engine failures. Four were the 2.4, the other was the 1.6 turbo.

Probably needs a new engine. I’m sure they will cover it and you will be good for another 80k.

You truly made an excellent choice. Congrats!

I'm aware of the complaints when the 8 speed first came out. Lots of complaints about shifting behavior, very few had issues but the behavior was unpleasant. Toyota rectified that years ago. I find the transmission programming to be just about perfect. I want my transmissions to behave in a...

I recently purchased a 2023 Camry. It uses Toyotas "Dynamic Force" 2.5 engine that utilizes both port and direct injection, eliminating the concern of direct injection carbon build up. 40+ MPG on the interstate is easily achieved, mixed city driving you can hit over 30. That's fantastic IMO for...

Is the crimped area heat sealed or does it use a metal crimp? I started using OEM filters on the vehicles I service about a year ago as more and more filters posted here appear to be having issues. Very likely a small number of affected filters overall but quality control seems to have taken a...

It would appear resetting the adaptive learning is not correcting the issue. If dealer is unwilling to make it right get corporate involved or visit another dealer.

Yikes. No thank you, the MPG alone would be reason enough to look at other options.

True, it is a worthwhile observation that we can not ignore however.

Ok let’s say they are lying, look around. How long have 20 grade oils been in use? How many engine failures are we seeing? That is real world data. It’s not like the motoring public are driving around secretly running 30 grade+ in their vehicles requiring 20 grade in some grand conspiracy. You...

Exactly. Real world data here.

Run the 0w20 with absolute confidence.

I know! I thought I might have waited too long and you just confirmed it 😣

I did an oil and filter change at 1000 miles on my 2023 Camry. Plan on another at 2500, 5000, then every 5000 thereafter. Worth it IMO if keeping a vehicle long term.

Why I've never used my "free" oil changes. I'd at least call and have them document the error. A whole quart is not nothing.

You really need to check out Wet Okole. That is what I got for our VW and the fit is truly excellent. People often do not realize they are seat covers.

The EA211 uses a belt but it isn't a wet belt design. Those are known to go 200K+ without issue. I feel better having a belt vs. chain in our VW as they don't seem to have chains ironed out yet.

That looks concerning IMO.