I had that start to happen, but it went away (at least so far...) after i changed the leaking oil pump sprocket seal.

I think 5w30 is too thin for our cars also, anyone care to comment? I use 10w30 in winter and 15w50 in summer (mobil 1)

Matt

95tsiAWD - the mean funky green machine
RIP: 92tsiAWD 6/4 - taken out by hood opening @ 90kph