Drive thru oil change place put non euro in VW
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That is a very reliable engine and in my opinion, should be just fine with that oil. If it was a turbo or diesel VW I would type something else. Those engines hold over 6 quarts
It will be ok. But PLEASE don’t go to places like that. Find reputable indy shop.
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it will be totally fine, the 2.5 is a bulletproof, relatively low tech engine
I use conventional oil in my mother in law's 2.5, I just shorten the OCI to 5k miles
It's fine.
Oh I will be ordering oil and filter and going to a local spot from now on.
Thank you. I will change after 5k
Yes before it bursts into flames! You probably only have seconds left by now!
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Will the car burst into flames? No. However, you paid the shop to change your oil and that means they need to provide proper spec fluids / filters and if they can't they should notify you before proceeding. I'll tell you what I would do if it was my car (which I understand it isn't), I would seek a refund from the shop that used the improper spec then change it MYSELF with the proper spec oil and filter. That's what would help ME sleep well at night, others will feel different.
Too late!!!! Help. Car now on fire. Water hose or just wait for the rain?
Did you really expect a “Quicky Lube” ton use the correct oil???
Even (some) dealers don’t use the correct oil.
That engine okay, most other VWs no go.
Still not a properly done job and that is not a rare spec either. They shoulda had it.
Still not a properly done job and that is not a rare spec either. They shoulda had it.
Please only use VW approved water. If none is available, you can use regular water, but you must wash the car with VW approved soap and water as soon as possible!
Well they aren't going to let you use any water during a drought or fire season!
