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Golf mk8 / Re: Bongs when cold SOS, Lane assist etc. 8.5 GTI
« Last post by Ewankinch on Today at 12:55 »Thanks guys!
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Golf mk8 / DSG Gearbox oil change.
« Last post by Tony Jazz on Today at 10:37 »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.
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.
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Golf mk6 / Re: Any ideas what this could be please?
« Last post by Nino on Today at 09:43 »Have a watch of this, the DV is located under the car on the side of the block, you will need to jack the car up and remove your arch liner and under tray to access it.
Held in by 3 bolts and 1 eletronic clip to remove.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaaG3fCod3Y
I beleive this is the one you would need revision D but double check before buying.
https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/vag/06h-145-710d/
As for a price of Walnut blasting, it will vary based on your location and who you use. I'd expect at least £500ish to have it all done properly.
Held in by 3 bolts and 1 eletronic clip to remove.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaaG3fCod3Y
I beleive this is the one you would need revision D but double check before buying.
https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/vag/06h-145-710d/
As for a price of Walnut blasting, it will vary based on your location and who you use. I'd expect at least £500ish to have it all done properly.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Bongs when cold SOS, Lane assist etc. 8.5 GTI
« Last post by fredgroves on Today at 08:04 »The camera and the radar sensor have heating elements that clear them.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Bongs when cold SOS, Lane assist etc. 8.5 GTI
« Last post by davo245 on Today at 07:18 »Has anyone experienced any faults with this recent cold weather? I have recently has some faults flag up when the weather has been cold when leaving work at nights. SOS emergency assist not avaliable, lane assist not available, radar impaired etc. They all flag up one after the other after driving a couple of hundred metres then a minute later they dissappear. I don't have this problem in the morning as my car is garaged at night. It must be the sensors fogging up but don't understand why they clear so quickly. Does anyone know if my car would need a software update? My car is a 2024 74 plate which probably has the original software when the 8.5s came out. I see that newer cars must have different software because they have the ac max button on the infotainment screen which mine doesn't have. Any help with this would be appreciated.
Just the damp and cold obscure the radar my 8 has always done this randomly after frosty weather clears after a few minutes.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Pilot Sport 4s or Pilot Sport 5?
« Last post by davo245 on Today at 07:14 »I've run both, 4s are slightly stiffer and have slightly more grip, have run 5's for years now and really happy with them, had a set fitted at the weekend. Comfortable, loads of grip in wet and dry. Also depends if you're running 19's or 18's
I'm running 19's, thank you.
I have run both on 19s and would buy the PS5'S again due to cost and they last longer performance is same as PS4S 's imo. And sidewalls also look better and the newer tyres.
You would not notice a difference in either both best tyres you can put on a GTI imo.
I have done over 20k on each type in all road types and weather conditions.
Get the 5s would be my choice camskill always cheaper if you know a good local fitter who will fit them.
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Cars and parts for sale / Wanted - mk8 Golf GTI Seats
« Last post by daviegsxr on Today at 05:04 »Looking for front seats from a mk8 Golf GTI to put into my Caddy. Can be contacted on 0788 253 4939. Thanks. David.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Cell phone auto charging poor connection Mark 8.5
« Last post by JoeGTI on 26 November 2025, 23:52 »Remove the rubber mat from the cubbie. It works much better without it.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Cell phone auto charging poor connection Mark 8.5
« Last post by artie on 26 November 2025, 23:06 »Thanks I’ve given up also😟
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Golf mk6 / Re: Any ideas what this could be please?
« Last post by Norwichdaz on 26 November 2025, 23:02 »Oh really? Says for taking off the intake mani etc is more an advanced diyer apparently lol
How much roughly for a walnut blast?🙂
How much roughly for a walnut blast?🙂