RE: Re[2]: Oil Changes

["Guerra, Noel" <guerran@macsmtpgw.spring-branch.isd.tenet.edu>]

Why is that a VW Jetta needs an oil change only at the 5000 mark while other
vehicles suggest 3k?  Anyone?

Noel Guerra 
nguerra@tenet.edu
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From: jettaglx@igtc.COM on Fri, Apr 11, 1997 1:53 PM
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     MY GLX was my first major buy also after school.
     Well knowing that you are in the same boat as me (financially that is) 
     I would suggest doing changes yourself, this way also asures it is 
     done right!  You will need:  Allen wrench 3 or 4mm (I don't remember), 
     a filter wrench, and a 3/4inch wrench(for the drain plug, I think this 
     is the correct size), a catch pan, a filter (comes with 2 O-rings), a 
     drain plug washer, and 5 quarts of your favorite flavor oil.  The 
first change will cost the most because of buying the tools, but after that
they
will be cheap and only cost you your time.  If you car is lowered you will 
probably need a decent jack and some jack stands.  Good luck.
Ps. I have been really pleased with Castrol Syntex full synthetic oil in my
GLX,
I feel it is worth the extra $ and I feel completely comfortable going 5,000 
miles between changes.
andy

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Subject: Re: Re[2]: Oil Changes
Author:  Non-HP-owner-jettaglx (owner-jettaglx@igtc.com) at
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Date:    4/11/97 11:16 AM


Hi Andy.  No my odometer is at 18k now and my GLX is my first major purchase.
 
Yes it was the best graduation gift for myself =)
     
Jay
     
     
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>      Jay I would suggest waiting to atleast 5K before changing the oil for 
>      the first time.  Jetta GLX sounds like a nice college graduation gift.

>      andy
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> Mine is due for a 3k Oil Change and I was thinking about doing it myself. 
Do 
I 
> need any special tools at all?  Just to let you 
> know, I just graduated from college and all I have is a screwdriver and a 
> butterknife =)
>      
> Thanks,
> Jay
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