2008 Volkswagen Passat Consumer Discussions

Volkswagen Passat Maintenance and Repair

Re: Moved the oil filter on 2008 Passat? [altair4]

Written by: vwdawg on Nov 06, 2009 09:04 AM

Altair: You are absolutely correct...thanks for clarifying that. I believe there are a number of 5w-40 synthetics that meet the VW spec, but the Mobil 1 IS 0w-40...please correct me if I'm wrong. vw dawg Read More...

Re: Moved the oil filter on 2008 Passat? [vwdawg]

Written by: altair4 on Sep 23, 2009 09:59 AM

You wrote: ...under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you use ANYTHING BUT VW-APPROVED SYNTHETIC OIL, e.g., Mobil 1 5W-40, and KEEP ALL OF YOUR RECEIPTS in case you end up with any sludging problems. I think you meant to say Mobil 1 0w-40 since it meets VW's specs. Read More...

Re: Moved the oil filter on 2008 Passat? [brillig]

Written by: vwdawg on Sep 23, 2009 08:48 AM

Hi brillig: I am inclined to agree with camperman...I would be surprised if the item near the dipstick would be the filter, but I suppose anything's possible with VW. I'm not a big fan of dealerships either, so I would try to locate a good independent VW/Audi specialty shop near you. Stop by with your car and just ask them what that object is. If they're helpful, it ... Read More...

Re: Moved the oil filter on 2008 Passat? [brillig]

Written by: camperman on Sep 22, 2009 04:38 PM

You may be able to get a set of full schematics for the Passat at ETKA which is the official site for VW. sorry I can't give you a direct link. But I'll try to find one this evening and send it if I find it. I can't imagine any manufacturer placing an oil filter anyywhere but where the oil will drain into a receiver. But, hey, it's the latest in German engineering. It could ... Read More...

Volkswagen Passat Oil Changes & Issues

Re: 2006 Passat 2.0T - oil question [altair4]

Written by: shipo on Sep 01, 2009 05:06 PM

Yes, in the States, VW 502.00 is specified for both the FSI (through 2008.5) and the TSI (2008.5 and later) versions of the 2.0T. ;) Best regards, Shipo Read More...

Volkswagen Passat Maintenance and Repair

2008 Passat maintenance question

Written by: vwenthu on Aug 20, 2009 02:30 PM

According to the user manual, the 08 model need service every 10K miles. I take my car for service to the dealer and my dealer suggests service every 5K miles and sets the trip computer to 5K service interval. Is everyone else (2006-current VW owners) doing service at every 5K miles?It sucks because the carefree maintenance is not available on the 08 models and ... Read More...

A3? Subaru? VW Wagon?

A3? Subaru? VW Wagon?

Written by: navybean on Aug 19, 2009 03:36 PM

I'd like to reopen the discussion similar to one on this board from a few years ago - it's really a similar situation and I'm stuck between a few choices...I would love if someone could weigh in! We're a young couple, house with a super-steep driveway, in an area where it won't snow all the time, but enough to want to buy a car with an icy-steep driveway in mind. Husband ... Read More...

Midsize Sedans 2.0

Passat close up

Written by: backy on Apr 19, 2009 05:19 PM

A friend showed me her "new" (new for her anyway) 2008 Passat 2.0T mid-sized sedan this weekend. It has only 6000 miles on it and has five years and 68k of warranty left, and she got a great deal on it. It's black/black with leather and moonroof. Very sharp car, really a notch above most other cars in this class--and priced like it (MSRP on this one was about $28k). It ... Read More...

Volkswagen Passat Prices Paid and Buying Experience

08 base model passat

Written by: The_Duck on Feb 18, 2009 02:58 PM

getting this offer, seems pretty decent. Any comments? 2008 Volkswagen Passat - MSRP: $26,165 - VW dealer Selling Price: $19,595 Read More...

Volkswagen Passat Bluetooth Questions

Re: Bluetooth function on VW Passat 2008 "Komfort" [passatgal25]

Written by: rv65 on Dec 12, 2008 00:54 AM

There is a US part number on 1 revision of this unit but it's not for sale right now. It's listed in the ETKA. The ETKA is the VW parts databse. Yes it does have more functionality. There is a voice dialing system where you can call people by voice. It has full English support. You can use voice tags like Call so on and so forth. It does need programming which reassigns ... Read More...