<VV> Oil change-no vair

[Ron]

I understand that in Europe they commonly go more than 10K miles between oil 
changes and also commonly drive much faster than we do.  I haven't heard 
that they have any premature wear problems.
RonH

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From: "4carbcorvair" <4carbcorvair at gmail.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 6:10 PM
Subject: <VV> Oil change-no vair


> Just got off the phone with a brother a few minutes ago. He went in to the
> dealer to get an oil filter for his VW, only place he can get one, and the
> parts guy, an older gentleman who has been around the block a few times 
> and
> at this dealership since 1980 told him to ignore the owners manual. The
> owners manual suggests 10k mile oil change interval. He HIGHLY suggested 
> to
> him to not go more than 5k using the VW recomended Castrol Synthetic. He
> said he has seen way too many wear issues due to the extended oil change
> intervals. He also mentioned he didn't care if he bought the oil etc...
> there or from a parts store or where ever. He wasn't trying to make more
> sales.
>
> -- 
> Ron Tinkham
>
> 66 Corsa Convertable, 140, 4sp.
> Maine
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