is anyone happily using vioc for vw- (or other euro-) spec oil changes? my vw dealership has doubled its price, takes two hours (overbooking appointments). i can get vioc faster at a very decent price with coupons. finding an indy spot here is trouble, i tried it once. thanks.
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Unless I saw the bottle they were using I'd be hard pressed to trust any Instant Oil Change place. I'd rather do it myself or find another independent shop that specializes in VW's.
Zee09
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You need to sweat the specs...
You may get bulk oil without the proper approvals.
Agree with @Thermo1223
You may get bulk oil without the proper approvals.
Agree with @Thermo1223
Valvoline does make Euro oils that meet the required VW standards, but call your local VIOC just in case, to make sure they have the oil you need 
Zee09
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My local VW dealer is $79.95 for an oil change. Just a month ago they were 59.95.
Does VIOC let you supply your own oil?
Great question OP. Valvoline IOC is my first pick on the rare occasions I choose not to do it myself. And Valvoline makes appropriate Euro oils for about any spec BUT if you look on VOIC's website the Euros are not listed.
So as already mentioned before taking your VW to VIOC I'd call and make sure they have the Euro oils available.
So as already mentioned before taking your VW to VIOC I'd call and make sure they have the Euro oils available.
wemay
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For Euro Spec vehicles you see them bring out a brand new 6-quart box with the labeling on it, just like you get from Amazon or Walmart.com, they do not use the pumps. I know this because I did two changes at VIOC with my Passat 2.0T. The oil was the correct oil, VW508.00.
Don't listen to folks that have never gone there with a European vehicle as you might read from here shortly.
Don't listen to folks that have never gone there with a European vehicle as you might read from here shortly.
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I've never taken a Euro vehicle there but that does not surprise me, they are very attentive to the oil selection at check in. They always suggested 5w20 for our KIA but did not argue with me when I told them 5w30.
wemay
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Same here, plus no argument when i bring my own oil. They even use the appropriate torque specs on the oil filter cap. Tgey also will use an extractor if desired. I found the old fashioned drain to be better. I have zero issues with VIOC.
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Zee09
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Trust but verify...
I know of a VW dealer that does not use approved oil amongst other things and things vary by location.
I'd want to see my 504 spec before it gets poured in but unless a free VW fill I'd rather do it myself as most VWs are easy with top extraction.
wemay
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That's reasonable. At VIOC, they even bring you the quarts if like. I did that the first time.
wemay
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Zee09
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Check in around the 6 minute mark as this world shocker shows his $22 oil selection.
Earlier he talks a big game bloviation style...
Earlier he talks a big game bloviation style...
Check in around the 6 minute mark as this world shocker shows his $22 oil selection.
Earlier he talks a big game bloviation style...
That's painful to watch...Hopefully his dealer denies any warranty claims.
Oh my word… why I buy new if possible these days.
Zee09
$200 Site Donor 2023
Yes
but he shocked the world.... In the comments section he was told and all he said was OMG. I would have removed the video... Nice car though..I would just go there and find out what oil they are going to use at what price and go from there.
They even have it at my VIOC. I was getting the Jeep Radiator flushed there and watched them fill the BMW next to me and they brought out the box and filled from that. I asked if they had the 0W-30 for my Audi and they said yes, but call in advance to make sure they had it in stock.
