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Offline unzippy

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Re: Anyone had a service lately ?
« Reply #15 on: March 24, 2017, 03:55:57 pm »
VW charge £164 for a minor service on a 2L engine.

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/servicing/what-we-check-and-why

TECHNICALLY our engines are 1984cc and are therefore less than 2L. I've pulled this trick the last 3 times I had VW service the car and they've honored me at the lower price every single time saving around €25 + vat.

In fairness, it's outrageous to be get charged around €35 all in because I use about 500ml more oil than a normal golf.

They must have wised up to it.  The wording on the site says:

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Prices from: £164 for models up to and including 2.0 litre engines and £199 for Touareg.

It includes: Oil & filter change. Replace pollen filter (where required). Vehicle inspection and report to include all lights, instruments, bodywork, glass, locks,battery, coolant levels, drive belts, braking system, steering, hoses, drive shafts and exhaust system. Full vehicle road test. Diagnostic check including report. Re-set service interval display. Volkswagen stamp in service book.

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Re: Anyone had a service lately ?
« Reply #16 on: March 24, 2017, 08:01:04 pm »
I'm always interested in learning how to do something, wouldn't mind learning how to service my car. What equipment and tools would I need ?

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Re: Anyone had a service lately ?
« Reply #17 on: March 24, 2017, 09:21:11 pm »
I'm always interested in learning how to do something, wouldn't mind learning how to service my car. What equipment and tools would I need ?
It's only filters and oil ,you tube is a great start to get your confidence up ,I've just done mine ,( GT TDI ) 32mm socket to open the oil filter ,19mm to drain the oil ,pop in new filter ,new sump plug refill with correct oil ,be sure not to overfill ,start checking your dipstick around 3 an 1/2 litres ,air filter is 5 or 6 tork screws ( t20 if I remember right ) fuel filter is tork screws as well (5 I think )drain al the crap out ,wipe clean ,replace filter and o rings,a step further is gearbox fluid ( my next job ) you need a 16mm tamperproof tork ,and brake fluid change is the next biggie,all the guides are all there on you tube ,go for it


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Re: Anyone had a service lately ?
« Reply #18 on: March 24, 2017, 09:29:56 pm »
Just paid £157 for minor service, brake fluid change & mot on wife's Leon 2.0t at VW dealer & £276 for rear disc/pads & dust guards on my Ed30. Local indie couldn't get anywhere near.

Been using my local main dealer since 2006, so get well looked after with pricing, further reason why I still have a VW and return each year.  :happy2:
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Re: Anyone had a service lately ?
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Re: Anyone had a service lately ?
« Reply #20 on: March 25, 2017, 06:20:39 pm »
sorry - £16.99 delivered for 5ltrs of quantum 5w40 on eBay. Bargain!

Did I read somewhere that 10W40 is actually better for our engines..?

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Re: Anyone had a service lately ?
« Reply #21 on: March 25, 2017, 06:35:12 pm »
I pay around £150-180 at my indy vag mechanic but dont mind him doing extras as he's generally honest and knows what needs to be done and what can be watched etc. Possibly a little steep but he's a modified car enthusiast as well so I feel my modded 30 is in good hands with him

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Anyone had a service lately ?
« Reply #22 on: March 25, 2017, 08:33:31 pm »
My local dealer is £164 for a minor service (price has gone up this year), £329 for major.  I had a major service this time last year, plus had the brake fluid changed which cost extra. Debating whether to bother with a minor service this year or just top up the oil myself as and when it needs it.


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Re: Anyone had a service lately ?
« Reply #23 on: March 25, 2017, 09:19:34 pm »
sorry - £16.99 delivered for 5ltrs of quantum 5w40 on eBay. Bargain!

Got a link to that ?

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Re: Anyone had a service lately ?
« Reply #24 on: March 27, 2017, 12:34:10 pm »
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-VW-VOLKSWAGEN-5-LITRE-QUANTUM-PLATINUM-ENGINE-OIL-5W-40-ZGB115QLB00521-/262904397149?hash=item3d3652bd5d:g:ElEAAOSwBLlU2JYA

from the research i've done it's made by castrol apparently so perfectly good stuff and meets the required spec  :happy2:

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Re: Anyone had a service lately ?
« Reply #25 on: March 27, 2017, 01:14:52 pm »
I'm always interested in learning how to do something, wouldn't mind learning how to service my car. What equipment and tools would I need ?


@Kai96 Take a look at my project thread, I did a full service on mine, will give you an idea of what to do and what you'll need :happy2:

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Re: Anyone had a service lately ?
« Reply #26 on: March 27, 2017, 06:42:53 pm »
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-VW-VOLKSWAGEN-5-LITRE-QUANTUM-PLATINUM-ENGINE-OIL-5W-40-ZGB115QLB00521-/262904397149?hash=item3d3652bd5d:g:ElEAAOSwBLlU2JYA

from the research i've done it's made by castrol apparently so perfectly good stuff and meets the required spec  :happy2:

Its saying "item doesn't post " ??
Will send him a message and see if he does .
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Re: Anyone had a service lately ?
« Reply #27 on: March 27, 2017, 06:50:21 pm »
I'm always interested in learning how to do something, wouldn't mind learning how to service my car. What equipment and tools would I need ?


@Kai96 Take a look at my project thread, I did a full service on mine, will give you an idea of what to do and what you'll need :happy2:

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Re: Anyone had a service lately ?
« Reply #28 on: March 28, 2017, 09:37:01 am »
sorry - £16.99 delivered for 5ltrs of quantum 5w40 on eBay. Bargain!

Did I read somewhere that 10W40 is actually better for our engines..?

from what ive read 5w30 or 5w40 with 502.00 (regular) or 504.00 (longlife) spec are the choices. i changed to 5w40 to try and counteract how much oil i was needing between changes.

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Re: Anyone had a service lately ?
« Reply #29 on: March 28, 2017, 09:38:22 am »
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-VW-VOLKSWAGEN-5-LITRE-QUANTUM-PLATINUM-ENGINE-OIL-5W-40-ZGB115QLB00521-/262904397149?hash=item3d3652bd5d:g:ElEAAOSwBLlU2JYA

from the research i've done it's made by castrol apparently so perfectly good stuff and meets the required spec  :happy2:

Its saying "item doesn't post " ??
Will send him a message and see if he does .

Strange - it says free economy delivery when i click on the link....