2002 New Beetle oil

2002 VOLKSWAGEN

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I purchased a 2002 Beetle last December. It is the 2.0L 4 cylinder, w/115 HP. I just got back from Iraq and th state inspector mentioned the oil level. I topped up the level prior to doing a change, but noticed a brown, thick mud like deposite inside the fill cap. What could have caused this? And would there be any problems with running engine flush through before replacing the oil and filter? I am unsure when the oil was changed last. I am hoping that the engine has not been damaged due to this.

Nov 17, 2007 at 10:59 PM

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[quote:a9aa0b6b65="BB61gunner"]I purchased a 2002 Beetle last December. It is the 2.0L 4 cylinder, w/115 HP. I just got back from Iraq and th state inspector mentioned the oil level. I topped up the level prior to doing a change, but noticed a brown, thick mud like deposite inside the fill cap. What could have caused this? And would there be any problems with running engine flush through before replacing the oil and filter? I am unsure when the oil was changed last. I am hoping that the engine has not been damaged due to this.[/quote:a9aa0b6b65]

u can run flush throw it but i dont think u need it
just start the car and let it heat up
then change oil and filter
all should be good

Nov 17, 2007 at 11:32 PM