On Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:20:39 -0700, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

>Interesting.  I've read the 1.8T sludging was only an issue in the
longitudinal applications (Passat, etc.) and not the transverse applications
(NB, Golf, etc) due to different pan configurations and some other details.
>
>It was on the internet so it must be true.

AND, funny that not all Passats have the problem. Use the correct oil,
correct filters, and there is no problem. Turbocharged engines have more
specific oil requirements, some seem to ignore it and the consequences get
thrown all over VW/Audi's rep. Kind of like dum-dums who claimed Audi 5000s
could outpower their own brakes and cause horrific accidents. Foot on gas,
not brake, sure it will happen!
Karl
2004 Passat 4Motion 1.8T 5-speed, 113K miles and no sludge, AND previously
owned FOUR 1.8T-powered Audi A4 Quattros, none with sludge.