Passat Wagon L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (AHU) (1997)
Engine Oil: Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Use Of Synthetic Oil
Number: V 99-05
Date: 1/26/1999
Subject:
1996-1999 TDI (Turbo Diesel) Volkswagen Vehicles
Use of Synthetic Oil
Effectively immediately, please use 5W30 synthetic oil when performing warranty repairs or Free Maintenance on 1996-1999 model year TDI (diesel)
vehicles. Following are the Volkswagen part numbers, quantities and costs that must be used while the vehicle is within warranty. Please note that it is
more cost effective to utilize the Drop Ship Program rather than ordering through the Depot.
In the United States
In Canada
Items to remember:
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Synthetic oil usage will only be reimbursed under Warranty or Free Maintenance for 1996-1999 TDI models.
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Advise customers of the change from mineral based oil to synthetic oil.
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The Drop Ship program should be used to obtain synthetic oil when ever possible.
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Be certain to utilize and claim the correct quantity of synthetic oil depending on the vehicle/engine class.