I have a 2002 VW Golf TDI manual with ~230k miles on it right now. I drive 100 miles a day on the highway with cruise set a 70, and do roughly 25k-30k miles a year. I use M1 TDT 5w40 and change it every 10k miles. Can I safely extend the OCI to 20k so that way it falls on major service? It burns ½ quart by 9k miles into its 10k oil change. I also live in Phoenix, Arizona so it gets hot in the summer if that has a factor. Also has a 4.5qt sump.
I know that the Euro VWs with the oil life monitor allow their diesels to extend their oil change to 30k miles (50k km).
I would only save about $40 a year and an hour of my time, but if I can extend it, why not.
Thanks guys
I know that the Euro VWs with the oil life monitor allow their diesels to extend their oil change to 30k miles (50k km).
I would only save about $40 a year and an hour of my time, but if I can extend it, why not.
Thanks guys
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