*Sighs*

"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips) 12/19/2018 at 17:17 • Filed to: None

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*Sighs a bit more loudly*

On a positive note, I’ve found a great indy. 

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 12/19/2018 at 17:25

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But VW says you can go to 10,000 miles prior to oil change given the full synthetic. (I may have waited that long for the first change, can’t remember, but have been on every 5k since for sure, so I’m not criticizing the choice to change more frequently.)

Have you looked to see where the oil leak is? Sorry about your bad automotive luck.

E90M3 > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 12/19/2018 at 17:28

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When I was basically doing straight highway miles in the 3, I was doing 10k per change. Now that I don’t I’m down to 7500. 

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 12/19/2018 at 17:30

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The leak is more of a seep, the oil level was fine. From everything I’ve gathered, the 10k miles were added when they cheapened their service plans .

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > E90M3 12/19/2018 at 17:31

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I think that 7, 500 is reasonable for many cars, based on very little knowledge . It really should be based on oil samples being tested by a lab if one wants to go full OCD.

I do every 5, 000 because of the autocrossing and, um, “spirited” driving on a fairly regular basis. Plus, turbo.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 12/19/2018 at 17:33

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Seep from where, tho?

I’m inclined to assume service plan cheapness also, along with wanting to present a low cost of ownership for those who look at that. I believe that full synthetic should be able to last longer, but I’m not buying 10k miles.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 12/19/2018 at 17:33

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Jesus, oil issues under 10k miles.

That is terrible, hope it gets better.

E90M3 > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 12/19/2018 at 17:34

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I’m not too worried about the lab test, I’m confident that modern synthetics can handle that duration. Additionally , I don’t have a turbo.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 12/19/2018 at 17:36

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Oil pan. There is residue on an actuator under the engine cover, and if had have had an oil change previously it might be a non-issue, but... It hasn't. 

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 12/19/2018 at 17:37

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Ugh. Makes me wonder about mine.

TysMagic > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 12/19/2018 at 17:38

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Possibly a stretch, but I was furious when we first got the beetle because it was leaking oil. Turns out there is a gasket on the drain plug that needs to be replaced (theoretically with every oil change) and it was causing the leak/seep. All was good with a dealer performed oil change.

Any chance that’s the solution? 

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > TysMagic 12/19/2018 at 17:42

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I dunno. The oil hasn’t been changed yet though. 

TysMagic > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 12/19/2018 at 17:44

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Maybe it’s not seated correctly or something? Fingers crossed for something easy 

Sovande > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 12/19/2018 at 17:46

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That’s some shit. You don’t get free oil changes for a bit when you buy a new VW? That said, it’s probably better that an independent mechanic saw it. Who knows if the dealership would have told you about a leak on a basically new car.

Hope it's something super simple and not a leak at all! 

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 12/19/2018 at 17:48

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Answer is no. Mk7 Golfs all use the same (non reusable) plastic drain plug. 

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 12/19/2018 at 17:49

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Can you send a photo of the leak?  How would a leak from the pan show up under the top of the engine cover?  This seems odd. 

2Fast2Furious: Rotary Powered > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 12/19/2018 at 18:53

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Volkswagen am I right?

BeaterGT > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 12/19/2018 at 18:58

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Oof, sorry man. Hope it's minor and that VW won't be difficult. 

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Sovande 12/19/2018 at 19:41

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Free oil changes are not automatic. I negotiated them into my deal . . . But that was only 3 due to the claimed 10k mile interval. I went elsewhere for intermediate changes.

I had the same thought . . . I wonder if mine had a similar leak that the dealer never told me about. 

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > BeaterGT 12/19/2018 at 20:40

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Luckily someone else found it, and the dealer can’t cover it up. 

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 12/19/2018 at 20:40

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Two separate causes. They aren’t related. The wet part up top is just residue. 

BeaterGT > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 12/19/2018 at 20:43

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What's the break in period on these? 

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > BeaterGT 12/19/2018 at 20:46

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1000 miles, but break in oil isn’t really a thing anymore.