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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: TeddyKGB on 31 January 2007, 20:33

Title: GTI and German book - running in procedure?
Post by: TeddyKGB on 31 January 2007, 20:33

Well,

I've almost done 1000 miles driving like a granny. How many miles should these thing be ran in for? And is it suggested to get the oil changed after the initial mileage? (whatever it may be)

Ta

Title: Re: GTI and German book - running in procedure?
Post by: micalee on 31 January 2007, 21:10

Try this thread i posted when i got mine:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=50661.msg395792#msg395792

Title: Re: GTI and German book - running in procedure?
Post by: TeddyKGB on 31 January 2007, 21:12

Yeh I read that one cheers.. did you get your oil changed too after the 1000/1500?

Title: Re: GTI and German book - running in procedure?
Post by: micalee on 31 January 2007, 21:19

Im on 3000 miles now and will soon get her in.

read this thread:

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-2405.html

Title: Re: GTI and German book - running in procedure?
Post by: TeddyKGB on 31 January 2007, 21:39

Thanks for that! 5k it is then. Can't believe some of the peeps on there are talking about every 3k regardless!

Sweet car btw mister :wink: