1st service?

[Pkdotm75]

Bought our brand new California in May '24 with the 5+ service deal.
Now got 6,250 on the clock with service due in 488 days/14000 miles.

As I'm heading off into Europe for a three month road trip in April, I'm considering pulling the 1st service forward.

I'll probably clock up >3,000 miles whilst away. Any views on whether it's better to wait until I return in July or go on fresh oil?

Cheers

 

[ChrisTravel]

Is the interval not Officially 2 years 20k miles had mine since March last year only 4K miles was looking to wait a bit as a compromise dealer has sent an e mail to get it done now Any advice people

 

[Perfectos]

Now that the engine is fully bedded in an oil and filter change will not hurt and can only do good.

You don't necessarily need to use a dealer , but as you have the services included you may as well, if you go for a non VW franchise or DIY just make use to genuine parts and Correct spec oil.

 

[Perfectos]

Is the interval not Officially 2 years 20k miles had mine since March last year only 4K miles was looking to wait a bit as a compromise

It might sound counter intuitive, Less mileage = more frequent oil change requirements.

The long life service is designed for commercial vehicles covering large amount of miles (it's a marketing scheme for Fleet managers)

Annual oil change as a minimum would be best if covering very low mileage like yours.

 

[Pkdotm75]

Now that the engine is fully bedded in an oil and filter change will not hurt and can only do good.

You don't necessarily need to use a dealer , but as you have the services included you may as well, if you go for a non VW franchise or DIY just make use to genuine parts and Correct I agree about

I agree about annual servicing rather than long life. I do long trips in Europe but it sits on the drive in between - only done 200 miles since December 3rd!!

Was just wondering whether to get it changed before or after our next trip?
Guess I might as well do it before...