What kind of oil do i need in my 2000 VW Passat?

Question 1
What kind of oil do i need in my 2000 VW Passat?...  Do I HAVE to use synthetic oil in my car? Like absolute have to use it?
Or can I use the normal stuff?
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Answers
1)   Dont do this yourself or let anyone other than VW do it.

The oil-filter change is one of the most important things the name-brand dealer should do, VW in this case, cuz they include a multi-point vehicle check which is very valuable preventively.

My understand is synthetic is best, but there's debate on it. I use it, but not in a VW. - Squeaky Wheeler

2)   Yes, if you have the 1.8T engine you absolutely have to use synthetic. The 1.8T is a known sludge engine, because of the heat generated by the turbo and the engine design, the engine will sludge regardless of how often you change your conventional oil. Synthetic has a much higher flash point and will not form sludge. Because of the packaging the Passat has a further problem, the sump capacity is 1 quart less in this car as compared to the 1.8T capacity in a Jetta or Golf or Audi A4. This makes the sludge problem worse as it puts extra strain on the oil. VW was slow to address the sludge issue, but finally in 2004 they made synthetic oil mandatory for this engine.
Another issue is the turbo, when you shut off the engine the turbocharger is still spinning at speed, even if you are diligent about idling the engine down before you turn it off. Once you shut off the engine the spinning turbo has a tendency to cook the oil left in the bearings, the higher flash point of the synthetic will prolong the life of your turbocharger. - pbleek

3)   Here's the deal; since 1998, with the exception of the 2.0 liter NON turbo 4 cylinder motor, all VW motors including the diesel have required synthetic oils that meet various VW-Audi standards. The standards have been everything from 500.00 to 507.00, depending upon year and type of fuel used. All current VW motors including the 2.5 liter, 5 cylinder require a synthetic oil of one sort or another.

All the previous standards have been consolated into a few new standards; 502.00 for gasolene engines including 2002; standard 504.00 for gasolene engines since 2003; 505.01 for diesel motors 2003 and prior; 507.00 for diesels 2004 and later. This applies to vehicles sold in the North American market.

Most oils sold in the USA market DO NOT MEET THE VW standards of any type. For your vehicle, unless it is a diesel, you'd use a oil that meets 502.00 standard. The easiest found oil is Mobil 1 European Formula, which is sold nation wide thru Walmart stores. The retail price is somewhere between 6-7 USD, depending upon the location of the store. Independent part stores have different pricing; I've seen the Mobil 1 European formula for as much as $10 USD in some places. Now, some manufacturers claim that their oil may meet the VW-Audi standard, but my take on this is, if its not on the list, then its not an approved oil. Almost every European make sold in the USA-Canada has required synthetic oil in their motors since 1998 or in some cases (MB and BMW a lot earlier than that)...

I have spent twenty-five years+ (on and off) in Volkswagen dealership service departments and can tell you that VW has looked for any way possible not to cover powertrain warranty claims and that includes the usage of incorrect or non-approved oils in the engine or transmission. I regularly check with various oil suppliers to see if their product has been tested and approved by VW-Audi to meet various standards. I have been a tech, service advisor, a service manager and even a short stint as a VW parts person.

You can check this list of approved oils on this Audi TSB circular and see if the oil you are using is approved: http://www.audi.usa.com/etc/medialib/cms4imp/audi2/aoa/company/aoa-specific.Par.0023.File.pdf

In addition, if you have a Passat, your vehicle requires Premium fuel of at least 91 octane as per VW specifications.

(just so that you know, I answered a similiar question like this last week with regards to oil type required) - a car nut


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Question 2
Where to find an old VW Kombi bus/van?...  I'm 14, but for my 16th birthday I would love to get one of those VW busses/vans from the 60s. I've been looking at em' for a while and I wouldn't neccessarily say it has to be a Kombi, but something along the same lines, ya know? It can't be too much, but please, anybody who knows where I can find one reasonably priced ( and not one that's like, junk. I'm not gonna be able to have it fixed up and stuff. The interior maybe, but...) let me know!
Thanks so much! (:

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1)   Try this site:http://www.sunsetclassics.com/1961-vw-kombi-bus/
I would also recommend checking ebay or craigslist - #1 Mythbuster fan

2)   here ya go! heres about 575 of them from all over the world

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?submit=yes&keywords=&type=text&stype=all&username=&yearfrom=&yearto=&pricefrom=&priceto=&model[]=&section[]=5&wanted=show&zip=&zipdist=0&state[]=&usaregion=&country=&sort=date&sort_order=DESC&submitButton=Search - Air-Cooled (o\ ! /o)

3)   Hey Twilight,

Reality check here... You are talking about a vintage vehicle that's appreciated in value considerably. Any 60's era Volkswagen van in reasonably good condition is NOT going to be cheap.

Personally? I would be leery of anything advertised in your local paper or on Craigslist. While it's not impossible to find a "deal" I'd be sure to have any vehicle you find checked out very thoroughly before you buy it. I'd start looking for a good shop or mechanic now. Some one or some place that has a good reputation and who knows VW's inside out, upside down and sideways.

I'd start your search on The Samba or thesamba.com Most all the folks there are VW enthusiasts and pretty up front about what they have for sale. There are also many useful forums on the site as well.

While VW vans have a certain "cachet" and can be a blast to drive there are certain realities you need to take into account.

The driving position is different, your butt is right up over the front wheels. VW vans can be a real handful to drive and even more so in a cross wind.

This is a vehicle that you really have to learn to DRIVE in the truest sense of the word.

That means no distractions whatsoever, no texting, no cell phone use, no eating while driving etc. If you're not paying attention to your van or your driving ? You can end up killing the van and yourself. You're going to be busy enough shifting and steering. YOU HAVE TO PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR VEHICLE AND YOUR DRIVING! And not allow yourself to become distracted. You also have to learn about your van and actually listen to what it's trying to tell you.

60's era vans are not the safest vehicles on the road and you definitely want to avoid front end collisions. You need to learn to drive defensively and develop good driving habits right away if you want to survive your first year, hell... Your first week, driving this thing.

VW vans are grossly underpowered. This will have you in the far left lane in third gear doing 40-45MPH tops up any long hill. VW's are very short on amenities. Air Conditioning? Cruise control? Forget it. Anti-lock brakes? Nope. Heating and ventilation are marginal at best.

Is there an upside to all this? Well yes. You end up with a very versatile and unique vehicle. They're fairly easy to work on with simple hand tools and a good repair manual. There's a lot of repairs and servicing you can do yourself. If you survive your first year of ownership? It's because learned to drive properly and defensively and that's a good thing! Your vehicle will probably appreciate in value but... Only if it's well cared for. You will also accumulate smiles wherever you go.

Good luck! - Jim


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Question 3
Is a VW GTi or Rabbit a good car to buy?...  What are your opinions of these two cars? Do they handle well in the winter? Would either of them be a good car to buy?

Answers
1)   No. VW is notorious for over priced maint & repairs, and some models arent reliable.

Honda has been one of Consumer Reports most reliable brands. - Squeaky Wheeler

2)   they are great cars there sporty,handle great,roomy,and dependable. Plus the reviews on them are very good and hold there value. - jack

3)   It is a car that may not be perfectly reliable but it will win you over with its engine and overall performance...When you want it to be smooth and comfortable it will obey while when you would like it to become wild it will again obey..
I don't know exactly how much maintenance cost are in the US but in EU it is within limits of equivalent cars.. - fre_flyer


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Question 4
VW Bus registration in CA?...  I am planning on buying a 73 VW bus. It was owned by a lady and registered in oregon. She sold it to a guy in california and signed the pink slip. He did not put it in his name and he is selling it. He has the pink slip with her signature. How would i go about registering it? is it even possible?

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1)   If I told you how easy it is to get a job in this recession, you wouldn't believe me. But the truth is more employers are going online to find people just like you and me who are ready to work at a good job (one that pays good!). The only thing that makes sense is to stop wasting time driving around all day filling out a dozen applications and going from one boring low paying job to another. I found this site that pretty much matches you up with your dream job that is available in your city right now. I have found it very helpful. Go to FindMeJobNow.com - Jonelle Vignola

2)   contact your local DMV and ask them what you need to do to be able to register the vehicle - old man on the hill

3)   The good news is that you don't need a smog.... You might be opening a can of worms, depending upon several factors. Is the vehicle currently registered? Is the current seller going to give you a bill of sale? Is the current owner willing to fill out a statement of facts and/or does he have a bill of sale from the previous owner?

It is possible to get it registered fairly easily as long as you have the title certificate. The cost and difficulty will depend upon how you answer the above questions. Because of the nature of this transaction, you'll need to go to the DMV do it. Your degree of difficulty may even depend upon who get at the local office. What I can tell you is that smaller DMV offices in general tend to be easier to deal with than larger ones. If you can obtain more details and answer the above questions, I'll try edit my answer to assist you further. - a car nut


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Question 5
WHEN I DRIVE MY VW GOLF AN ERROR LIGHT COMES ON UNDER THE SPEEDO WHAT COULD THIS BE?...  

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1)   Could be ano one of a number of things, ABS, engine management, automatic gearbox, airbag, brakes, low fuel etc....


Want to tell us what the warning light looks like, colour, symbols etc? - EvelynThe ModifiedDog.

2)   Have you lost the manual? - Tedward


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