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Model specific boards => Golf mk8 => Topic started by: Tony Jazz on 27 November 2025, 10:37
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My Mark 8 GTI has now covered 38,000m. Bought by me new in November 2020. I have had the Front Diff Oil changed at its Oct 2023 service {my request}. Always been a bit OCD with my cars so in the first two years when it did most of its mileage, I had the engine oil and filter changed every six months...yes I know!
At its last main VW dealer service in Oct 25, I asked when the Gearbox oil should be changed. Reply was "for your model sir, recommended at 80K miles." "Is that solely based on miles not particular year/age?" I replied. "Yes, just the miles."
As said, I'm a bit OCC but that doesn't seem right or does it?
This forum always provides the best, honest answers and has provided me over the last 5 years with better advice than VW ever have.
So, should I go with what a main dealer says or change the oil?
All advice and comments appreciated.