Engine - Synthetic Oil Approval and Usage

Group: 17

Number: 99-01

Date: Feb. 19, 1999

Subject:
Synthetic Oil, Usage

Model(s):
All with TDI Diesel Engine 1996 - 1999

Service

Beginning Jan.26, 1999, as announced in Warranty Service Circular V99-05, 5W30 synthetic oil has been approved and will be reimbursed under Warranty, when performing repairs or Free Maintenance for the models listed above.

When performing any service or procedure which requires oil to be changed:

Always fill to appropriate level with 5W30 synthetic oil.

Be sure to utilize and claim correct quantity of synthetic oil depending on vehicle/engine class.

Note:
See Warranty Service Circular V99-05 for Part No., quantity and ordering information.

Please advise your customers of this change from mineral based oil to synthetic oil.