MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Webby on September 24, 2009, 10:30:00 pm

Title: DSG Oil Change, How Much?
Post by: Webby on September 24, 2009, 10:30:00 pm
As per the title, how much should this cost me to get done?
Been quoted £164 by JCB in Medway(Main Dealer), but £132 by Youngs in Wrotham(Independent specialist)

Also as my cambelt is due in March next year when the car is 4 years old, would I benefit in any way by getting both jobs done at the same time?

Thanks for your replies in advance!
Title: Re: DSG Oil Change, How Much?
Post by: nc35 on September 25, 2009, 07:02:31 am
Both prices sound about right. Thought the DDG was done at 4 yrs. Mine was done by main dealer as part of the service.

Other post say that cam belt not always required.  Inspection after 4 years look to replace between 60 & 100k.

Think I will be getting mine done soon. Very expensive if it goes wrong  :scared:
Title: Re: DSG Oil Change, How Much?
Post by: Ifti on September 25, 2009, 08:38:45 am
DSG doesnt have to be at 4 years.

A DSG oil change is due at every 40k miles.
Title: Re: DSG Oil Change, How Much?
Post by: GTIjames on September 25, 2009, 09:45:39 am
with the DSG service I would recommend getting it done at VW rather than a Independent, not as simple as changing the engine oil.

I wouldn't normally recommend them but..

they have to heat up the dsg oil before it can be changed and sounds like quite a complicated process, all the VW service centres are equipped to do this where as independents might not be, so just worth checking
Title: Re: DSG Oil Change, How Much?
Post by: Webby on September 25, 2009, 10:35:35 am
Quote from: GTIjames on September 25, 2009, 09:45:39 am
with the DSG service I would recommend getting it done at VW rather than a Independent, not as simple as changing the engine oil.

I wouldn't normally recommend them but..

they have to heat up the dsg oil before it can be changed and sounds like quite a complicated process, all the VW service centres are equipped to do this where as independents might not be, so just worth checking

Thanks for that James, didn't realise it was so complicated. Is it worth getting the cambelt done at the same time do you think?
Title: Re: DSG Oil Change, How Much?
Post by: neg on September 25, 2009, 10:39:53 am
DSG sounds about right, prices for the DSG service have dropped - it was £250+ about 15months ago
Title: Re: DSG Oil Change, How Much?
Post by: Webby on September 25, 2009, 03:31:27 pm
Just booked it in at VW garage in Canterbury, £130 inc VAT!!! And they also quoted only £360 for the cambelt when it needs doing in march!!
Title: Re: DSG Oil Change, How Much?
Post by: celica on September 25, 2009, 09:43:24 pm
how long does VW quote to get this done?
Title: Re: DSG Oil Change, How Much?
Post by: Webby on September 26, 2009, 09:32:54 am
Quote from: celica on September 25, 2009, 09:43:24 pm
how long does VW quote to get this done?

I'm assuming only about an hour based on the cost.