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2012 Volkswagen Golf Base 2dr HB Man w/Conv & Sunroof

2012 Volkswagen Golf
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Front Wheel Drive, 2 Door HB, Compact
23 (2011) mpg city / 33 (2011) mpg hwy
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November 7, 2008, 6:45 am

John M
 

Question: What is recommended oil change interval for a tdi?

Service circular says 10,000 and dealer says 5,000


February 15, 2009, 10:58 am

David O
 

I own a 2002 Jetta TDI. Owner's manual, page 6, states 1st Iol change is at 5,000 miles, 2nd at 10,000 miles. All other changes are at 10,000 mile there after.


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February 15, 2009, 11:03 am

David O
 

I have a 2002 Jetta TDI. Oil changes, per pag 6 of the Owner's manual are as followed. 1st change at 5,000 miles. 2nd change is at 10,000 miles. 3rd change at 20,000 miles. All others are 10,000 miles there after.


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