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No, 3 years. The vehicle might only have done 10,000 miles which means it has probably been standing idle for 18 to 27 months of the 36 months it has been registered. Oil seals degenerate if not used and also deform if left in one position for prolonged periods of time. Unfortunately the OP has...

More on this in the current topic https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/just-put-a-deposit-on-my-ideal-used-cali-2011-t5-1-140-dsg-except-its.18243/page-4#post-210089' but it's not just about the oil (important though that is). With new vehicles having no MOT inspection then really IMHO it is...

On my T6 204PS engine the oil filler cap says use Castrol oil. I looked on the Castrol site to check and it gives Castrol Edge 5-30 LL as the oil required. Same seemed to be for 150. Interestingly they recommend 15,000kms or 12 month replacement. More to my inclination...

Its my daily drive which is only shorter journeys. We've had it for 18 months and it had 7000 miles on the clock when we got it, don't think the previous owners used it at all. Might go and get the tracking checked as not been done since 4 new tyres back in the summer and I'll check the...

...deep in Cali-Browsing! Quick question about the 2010/11 180 engines on the SE's. The problems that have been discussed here regarding high oil use etc - is this a universal problem with all these engines manufactured during this time? Or is it an occasional issue. The reason i ask is that...

If the aluminum content is within normal levels then the logic conclusion would be that the fins on the EGR cooler are not breaking down. VG Guru offered a possible explanation. I believed linked to driving style / use / heat generation / fuel quality. I wouldn't have fallen into any of the...

My recollection of the end result of this was the oil issue was because technicians were overfilling them at factory and PDI. Was a flurry of a problem for a month or so and went away as quick. Of the OP - I don;'t think there is a benefit to the app per sey - some people like to keep an eye on...

I have seen an Audi A4 from 1996 running on 100% frying oil, but in the winter, the system got all clogged up because of the oil being too thick. Every couple of 1000 km he needed a new diesel filter. I know for sure that the common rail diesel engines as from 2009 up to now, will not stand...

Many thanks for the heating tip. As we are just trying for the first time, I will risk no additional heater this time. Bear in mind I’m normally camping in a tent! However when we buy (oops that’s a buying signal) our Cali, would definitely consider.

It's an old article (1998 - possibly pre-dating common use of EGR systems?) but some good information here regarding silicon/silica and engine oil: http://machinerylubrication.com/Read/89/silicon-engine-oil Edit: right at the end of the article it is noted that "silicon is alloyed to aluminum...

Better working practices should be an aim whatever is being extracted, oil or cobalt. But more efficient use of non-renewable resources, and lower carbon emissions (not just local air quality, but global heating) point towards EV as a superior solution to ICE...

There was a problem with some 2010/11 engines but it was not related to the EGR . I had a 2014 180 from new. The EGR had no A/B/C letter. I sold it in 2024 after 140,000 miles and it was NOT using any oil between annual services. It was a daily driver but the shortest trip was 30 miles or so...

Thanks Thomas. I suspect that I will have more problems: my Cali is quite high mileage, is starting to use oil, has a Type A EGR valve and so is probably heading for a new engine. If I can get another year out of it before that it’s worth a try!

It means you can use the van all year round and be off grid. I didn't want to be restricted to sites with a plug. Being able to go off track so that we can get away from it all is what we love about it. The remote is a little luxury. On cold frosty mornings you can switch it on from inside your...

Have a look at this thread it may help explain what gets blocked with the EGR and how it can be cleaned out very cheaply. edit for some reason I cannot post the link use the search function egr-insufficient-flow-£1700

Hope you will! Mine is a T5 SE 140 and is nearing 250.000 KM. So quite some mileage too. I was told once that the EGR-valve had been replaced when I bought it. But it was the only repair of which there was no paperwork because it supposedly had been done before import. Don't know how long...

Unfortunately you answered my question posed In post #20 the oil in your engine plays a vital role in the health and longevity of your vehicle and ultimately the environment, not changing the oil when the manufacturers insist will void your warranty and could potentially lead to premature...

I note that VW also recommend a Top Up Kit by Castrol, so they expect some owners to have to top up between services.

Long life acording to this but beware it's a 2007 article. How advanced engineering and oil has changed the way your Volkswagen is serviced. LongLife Service regimes The LongLife Service regime is so called because there are no set service intervals and, depending on how you drive your...

One of the reasons I use VW South Hereford. Dual Dealership, cars and vans all under one roof. Always returned in impeccable condition.

Some good points and it's well worth highlighting VW's recommendations. My own use is much more akin to the long life regime. It's worth noting as well that even on long life the longest permitted interval between services is 24 months. If you see a gap in the service history longer than...

Your response is rude and uncalled for, our other VW is a Caravelle, which for years has been looked after by a local workshop; who incidentally has a high reputation in the area. It doesn't use Adjustable spanners! has a team of well trained technicians whom have shown over many years a...

This is the key question. At the moment, no one seems to know how many Calis are affected and in the absence of any real evidence we have a discussion fuelled by speculation that all 2010/11 180 Calis are affected. The best evidence we have comes from the poll WelshGas set up. Only 2 of the 7...

Interesting ChrisN. Will need to do some more reading on catch cans. No one has mentioned it on here being fitted to a Cali. If the new engine is good and does not use up oil, then would you still fit a catch can? Understand that the old TLC did not have the most tolerance limited engine...

Just had a service and the VW tech advised they were doing the haldex oil change as routine.