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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Jayman79 on 13 September 2010, 15:19

Title: Deisel Servicing
Post by: Jayman79 on 13 September 2010, 15:19

Just had my local VW give me a price of £230 for a full service which was basically oil drained and replace with longlife oil, and all the filters replaced.  What else do they do for my money?  I reckon I could buy all the stuff for a £100 and do it myself with the satisfaction of knowing it defo got done.  What you guys think, should I get all the gear myself and follow my trusty service schedule in my Haynes Manual?

Title: Re: Deisel Servicing
Post by: tech1889 on 13 September 2010, 15:46

Depends if you want a vw Stamp in your book or not..

Title: Re: Deisel Servicing
Post by: Jayman79 on 13 September 2010, 15:59

Ideally yes but the only way i know it will get done is if i know i have done it myself tbh  Does anyone else generally service their own motor out there?

Title: Re: Deisel Servicing
Post by: Kerrse on 13 September 2010, 16:01

don't use longlife oil ..change your oil & filter every 8-10 k

Title: Re: Deisel Servicing
Post by: Jayman79 on 13 September 2010, 16:05

I was thinking longlife oil, what would you suggest putting in a Gt tdi 190?

Title: Re: Deisel Servicing
Post by: Rhyso on 13 September 2010, 16:20

VW Platinum oil which you buy off the shelf

I did the servicing on my own car over the last couple of years. 

Did a service every 10K and changed:
Oil
Oil filter
Fuel filter

Parts cost no more than £60 all in from the dealer

Title: Re: Deisel Servicing
Post by: harry bum on 13 September 2010, 17:06

as long as the oil is suitable to use in pd engines ur k, service it ur self, can get all you need for £35 from andrew pages.