Beetle L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (1998)
Engine Oil: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Synthetic Oil Approval and Usage
Group: 17
Number: 99-01
Date: Feb. 19, 1999
Subject:
Synthetic Oil, Usage
Model(s):
All with TDI Diesel Engine
1996 - 1999
Service
Beginning Jan.26, 1999, as announced in Warranty Service Circular V99-05, 5W30 synthetic oil has been approved and will be reimbursed under
Warranty, when performing repairs or Free Maintenance for the models listed above.
When performing any service or procedure which requires oil to be changed:
Always fill to appropriate level with 5W30 synthetic oil.
Be sure to utilize and claim correct quantity of synthetic oil depending on vehicle/engine class.
Note:
See Warranty Service Circular V99-05 for Part No., quantity and ordering information.
Please advise your customers of this change from mineral based oil to synthetic oil.