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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: OutlawStar on 20 November 2007, 23:15

Title: How long do they live?
Post by: OutlawStar on 20 November 2007, 23:15

was just wondering at what mileage to the 1.8t's give up the ghost? im just getting paranoid cos my mileage is looking quite high these days  :cry: if its well looked after what can i expect?

Title: Re: How long do they live?
Post by: richw911 on 20 November 2007, 23:23

I wouldnt worry, mine has 111000 miles and is sweet as a nut! Tho i do change my oil every 6000 and always have. Car had 60000 when i got it. 1.8T engines are bomb proof  :smiley:

Title: Re: How long do they live?
Post by: OutlawStar on 20 November 2007, 23:41

reassuring words! im going to give mine some tlc when the next paycheck rolls in. Feels like iveneglected her slightly! gotta get her in tiptop condition ready for the new year remap  :evil:

Title: Re: How long do they live?
Post by: richw911 on 20 November 2007, 23:44

Yeah you gotta look after her!!! :grin: Defo get the remap you wont regret it  :laugh:

Title: Re: How long do they live?
Post by: mike4golf on 22 November 2007, 20:21

MY 1.8TS GOT121000 N NOT HAD A SNIFF OV A PROBLEM N THATS PLAYING WITH MR2S EVERY WEEK LOOK AFTER IT N IT WILL LOOK AFTER U

Title: Re: How long do they live?
Post by: Britman on 22 November 2007, 23:03

1d say between 140k- 160k ive heard of 3 going between 142-155k. This seams to be the general milage they go and heard of most going in this period from queries of cars for sale. I have alough seen a 170k on original turbo. This seams to be the general milage they go

What is your milage? if it was me id wouldnt be to worried if 135k or under. With mechanicles it can be russian roulette though with cars.

Title: Re: How long do they live?
Post by: OutlawStar on 23 November 2007, 22:03

its about 115k at the mo, so hopefully alot left in the ol gyal! these repleies have made me feel better!
i know what you mean about russian roulette i had a polo mkV before and she was a nightmare never stopped f**king up! had low miles as well! Oh well i just hope my luck holds out!

Title: Re: How long do they live?
Post by: topher on 24 November 2007, 00:26

The turbo won't last forever. Help it live longer by warming up/cooling down the engine properly.

Title: Re: How long do they live?
Post by: 1688bran on 24 November 2007, 01:26

Quote from: topher on 24 November 2007, 00:26

The turbo won't last forever. Help it live longer by warming up/cooling down the engine properly.

  so how long does the turbo last ...... what sort of mileage do the turbo tend to go

Title: Re: How long do they live?
Post by: Rhyso on 24 November 2007, 08:22

Quote from: 1688bran on 24 November 2007, 01:26

Quote from: topher on 24 November 2007, 00:26

The turbo won't last forever. Help it live longer by warming up/cooling down the engine properly.

  so how long does the turbo last ...... what sort of mileage do the turbo tend to go

turbo's can fail at anytime really  :sad:  as topher says, treat the engine with respect and you'll prolong its life.  I reckon anytime after 150K the turbo will be at most risk from failure.  always a good excuse to buy a bigger one though  :grin: :grin: