Polo GTI - 15,000 klm service

[Blitzen]

My last car (Holden Barina SRi) service interval was 15,000km. I don't think its a real biggy.
The advent of better oil technologies allows for longer srevice intervals on newer cars. I think that the changing of your oil every 7,500 km is good for the car, but any earlier than that(bar the initial 1000km that I got mine done at to get any swarf/manufacturing crap that MAY have been there) isn't really worth it. I know that the turbo makes a very hefty lean on oil changes(lets not forget that this turbo is water cooled too), but im sure the engineering geniuses that bought us our great car have taken that into consideration before unleashing it on a general car driving public that for the vast majority, have no idea on the upkeep and day to day maintanace of a car.
It is different for most of us on this forum as we are car enthusiasts, and lovingly look after our cars, but in MY opinion, unless you are tracking your car weekly, you can usually stick to the service intervals. I know I may cop a bit of stick on this, but don't forget, this is just MY opinion. I have done 10,000km since my initial service and have found that my oil has not changed in consistancy, smell or colour, checking the oil weekly.

[OilBurna]

on selected bmw models it is now 25,000km.. Most dealers will offer a free check and topup at 7,500 if required.

[pixl]

The advent of better oil technologies allows for longer srevice intervals on newer cars. I think that the changing of your oil every 7,500 km is good for the car, but any earlier than that(bar the initial 1000km that I got mine done at to get any swarf/manufacturing crap that MAY have been there) isn't really worth it. I know that the turbo makes a very hefty lean on oil changes(lets not forget that this turbo is water cooled too), but im sure the engineering geniuses that bought us our great car have taken that into consideration before unleashing it on a general car driving public that for the vast majority, have no idea on the upkeep and day to day maintanace of a car.
It is different for most of us on this forum as we are car enthusiasts, and lovingly look after our cars, but in MY opinion, unless you are tracking your car weekly, you can usually stick to the service intervals. I know I may cop a bit of stick on this, but don't forget, this is just MY opinion. I have done 10,000km since my initial service and have found that my oil has not changed in consistancy, smell or colour, checking the oil weekly.

Well said!

Since this Polo (only 8 more days) will be my first brand new car. I want to look after it the best I can.

Like you, I have total faith in engineers. But significantly less faith in dealers. 15,000k service will be fine for someone who is going to buy a new car in 5 years or less, but for someone like me who wants to keep it for a little longer, 15,000k just doesn't sit right.

I will definitely be changing the oil before 15,000k, however, I'm still unsure if I should do one at 1,000k and then another at 7,500k. Or just the one at 7,500k.

Arguments for the 1,000k service suggest it's necessary to get rid of bits of metal. Others say this is crap and that new engines are built "cleaner" so that metal bits are almost non existent. I've even read that the oil that comes with a brand new car is designed to help run in a new engine, so changing it at 1,000k is likely to disrupt the wearing in process.

Generally, most people agree that a 7,500k oil change is a good thing. It's the 1,000k change that seems to have people divided.

[Blitzen]

Well said!

Since this Polo (only 8 more days) will be my first brand new car. I want to look after it the best I can.

Like you, I have total faith in engineers. But significantly less faith in dealers. 15,000k service will be fine for someone who is going to buy a new car in 5 years or less, but for someone like me who wants to keep it for a little longer, 15,000k just doesn't sit right with me.

I will definitely be changing the oil before 15,000k, however, I'm still unsure if I should do one at 1,000k and then another at 7,500k. Or just the one at 7,500k.

Arguments for the 1,000k service suggest it's necessary to get rid of bits of metal. Other says this is crap and that new engines are built "cleaner" so that metal bits are almost non existent. I've even read that the oil that comes with a brand new car is designed to help run in a new engine, so changing it at 1,000k is likely to disrupt the wearing in process.

Generally, most people agree that a 7,500k oil change is a good thing. It's the 1,000k change that seems to have people divided.

In regards to the 1,000km oil changes, you do what you are secure with. The main fact is that you just don't know what MAY have been left in the engine during the manufacturing process. My change was done for free, but at the end of the day, YOU are paying the big bucks for your car, and YOU are the one that is going to pay for it to be looked after.
I really hope you enjoy your Polo, as I and every other Polo driver on this forum dose. Welcome to the club.

[Grant]

i remember when buying my car that the dealer said something about damaging the car if you change the oil too soon. but i can't remember exactly why, but she mentioned people have experienced problems from changing their oil too early

[Piotr]

I asked my dealer about 1000 km oil change and he said it's not needed because the engines are pre run in at the factory.

[oliverconnell]

i was told to get a check at 1000km for both our jetta and polo. only took 45min or less so not sure what was done. I think it was just to make sure everything was fine, and they asked if any issues had become apparent ect. Not sure if oil was changed but person i spoke to said just bring it in when ever as long as not to far past the 1000km