Gimpster
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Palm Bay, FL
- Car(s)
- 2019 VW Golf R
Hey everyone,
I purchased another MK7, a 2019 R DSG that was gently used with 3800 miles. I previously had a 2016 GTI w/manual transmission.
LONG STORY SHORT: I was going through the owners manual, and the paperwork from the dealer. They serviced the car as part of the intake/resale process, and I noticed they used VW 508 spec 0W-20 oil. The sticker on both the radiator support and the owners manual both clearly say to use VW 502/504 for the R model.
I took it back to the dealer, they agreed this was in error and re-changed the oil. I looked up the P/N they used on the reciept and guess what, they refilled it with 508 again (VW PN: G-E60-020-1B-DSP) even after we had this discussion at the service counter.
So my question: Before I go back to the dealer, has the spec for the 2019 R changed to 508? If you feel I'm being neuratic I can understand, but I tend to keep vehicles a while and I would like to a.) maintain my excellent warranty (which shouldn't be an issue, since a VW dealer is doing this...) and b.) ensure the car lasts well beyond the warranty with minimal/normal engine wear. If the spec is NOT 508 for the R, I am unsure how to proceed with their service department short of providing my own oil and they eat the labor.
Thanks
I purchased another MK7, a 2019 R DSG that was gently used with 3800 miles. I previously had a 2016 GTI w/manual transmission.
LONG STORY SHORT: I was going through the owners manual, and the paperwork from the dealer. They serviced the car as part of the intake/resale process, and I noticed they used VW 508 spec 0W-20 oil. The sticker on both the radiator support and the owners manual both clearly say to use VW 502/504 for the R model.
I took it back to the dealer, they agreed this was in error and re-changed the oil. I looked up the P/N they used on the reciept and guess what, they refilled it with 508 again (VW PN: G-E60-020-1B-DSP) even after we had this discussion at the service counter.
So my question: Before I go back to the dealer, has the spec for the 2019 R changed to 508? If you feel I'm being neuratic I can understand, but I tend to keep vehicles a while and I would like to a.) maintain my excellent warranty (which shouldn't be an issue, since a VW dealer is doing this...) and b.) ensure the car lasts well beyond the warranty with minimal/normal engine wear. If the spec is NOT 508 for the R, I am unsure how to proceed with their service department short of providing my own oil and they eat the labor.
Thanks