It could be that VW is using a 'break-in' oil in the new engines and
wants it to remain long enough to allow the rings to properly seat.

-Dana-

Alan Bosch wrote:
>
> Maybe it's me, but how can you void a warranty simply by changing the oil
> sooner than "required"?  Never mind - don't answer that.  And the statement
> that "...the (engines) are designed for a 10K change interval...".  Okay,
> that may very well be, but is present day dino juice able to hold up for
> that time?  Keeping in mind that VW's sold today are intended for mass
> appeal, rather than the VW enthusiast, the service managers comment may
> just be a service ploy, to keep you coming back.  I can't for the life of
> me comprehend why changing the oil, as described, would do ANY harm - other
> than keep repeat business from a VW dealers service dept.  It's possible -
> likely, in fact - that I'm missing something...
>
> Alan Bosch
> & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)
> Rochester, NY