Volkswagen Golf Oil Change Interval

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ADEYEMI
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i use volkswagen golf gti. what is the normal oil chage interval.
Jan 31, 2007 at 5:05 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Same as any other internal combustion gas engine. About 3000 miles optimally and up to 5000 is pushing the distance.
Jan 31, 2007 at 6:43 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Also depends on if you use synthetic oil or regular mototr oil
Jan 31, 2007 at 11:49 PM

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Change the oil about every 3000 miles; 5000 miles is stretching the interval. Adjust the interval based on whether synthetic or conventional oil is used.

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The owner of a Volkswagen Golf GTI asked for the normal oil-change interval. One expert said about 3000 miles is optimal and 5000 miles is pushing it, as with other gas engines. Another expert noted that the interval also depends on whether synthetic or conventional oil is used.

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