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Care for the new 04' Passat

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#1 ·
Hello all..... I have two questions please.

1. When to change the oil. Approaching 1,000 miles now. I am hearing that a special oil is on board that should not be changed for 3,000-4,000 miles first time. What is the groups knowledge about this????

2. Exterior needs protecting. We live near the water...lots o' salt. When to hand wax first time?... and what product will best clean... and protect the exterior. I have always had good results with McGuire's but...that was a (never mind) and this is a PASSAT!

Thoughts please???? :?
 
#3 ·
Glanz Wax! and Metallic Polish for new paint.
http://www.1z-usa.com/sys-tmpl/paintwork/
Lasts over 6 month. Took delivery just before winter so I didn't get to wax it untill spring.

Oil- my dealer offered a free first oil change, would not do it untill 5k. At 10k I switched to synthethic 5w-40. Plan to do it a 5k intervals to satisify the warrenty. I feel much better running syn in the 1.8 turbo. It can last much longer than 5k with no problem.
 
#4 ·
Oil has been debated endlessly here. I suggest you try a search. It's a pretty divisive topic, but after reading the various threads on this over the past two or so years, I think most would agree that the oil that comes with the car (non-W8, at least) is not some special break-in oil. Many will tell you if you change it too early, you will see oil consumption problems later. Others say that is BS. The owner's manual has recommended oil change intervals. I chose to follow that. Personally, I don't see how changing the oil more frequently than recommended can cause problems, other than increased costs. What engine do you have, btw?
 
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