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Re: 2006 VW Passat engine sludging
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 12/22/2010

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Are you certain that VW 502 (or 503.01, 505, 504/507) approved oil was used?

Many people ignore the VW specific oil requirements or assume that a "synthetic" label takes care of everything. VW 503.... Login to read more.