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Golf mk7 / Re: Winter Tyres
« Last post by mcmaddy on 04 April 2026, 22:46 »
Michelin cross climate have been a great all season tyre that I've used on my second set. As mentioned by Big Col the rainsports are a summer tyre so won't be much good when the temperature drops. All Season tyres are what you need.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Mis Fire cylinder 2 - TCR
« Last post by mcmaddy on 04 April 2026, 22:42 »
Been out for a little run out at tea time after putting some Liquor Moly stuff in. Drives fine and no mis fires across 1to 3 with only cylinder 4 now. No engine light comes on so the car mustn't think it's bad enough for that and I've scanned everything about 5 times now.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Winter Tyres
« Last post by Big Col on 04 April 2026, 18:28 »
go for all seasons then

uniroyal rainsport is a summer tyre
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Golf mk7 / Re: Winter Tyres
« Last post by rowlers on 04 April 2026, 18:07 »
Quote from: Big Col on 04 April 2026, 17:05
I run separate winter wheels/tyres

buy proper all season or winter tyres, uniroyal rainsports are neither.

I've currently got goodyear ultragrips, they are a winter tyre. Perhaps a bit overkill for the last few years as they've seen very little snow or slush.

I don't think I need full on winter tyres though, hence wondering if Rainsports would do th job..
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 - 1st oil change
« Last post by Carlosfandango on 04 April 2026, 18:03 »
Yes, they will change the filter. An oil service will always include it.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Winter Tyres
« Last post by Big Col on 04 April 2026, 17:05 »
I run separate winter wheels/tyres

buy proper all season or winter tyres, uniroyal rainsports are neither.

I've currently got goodyear ultragrips, they are a winter tyre. Perhaps a bit overkill for the last few years as they've seen very little snow or slush.
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Golf mk7 / Winter Tyres
« Last post by rowlers on 04 April 2026, 16:45 »
Anyone run different tyres in Winter? I never did, but got a spare set of wheels so I do now.
I'll need some new ones for the coming winter, I'm up in Cumbria so it is more wet than cold and wondered if Uniroyal Rainsports would do the job?

Don't need top end tyres, not planning on hooning around in winter!

Anyone got any pointers?
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Golf mk7 / Re: Replacement dipstick
« Last post by coolhandluke123 on 04 April 2026, 13:31 »
I don't think they are that expensive from the dealer.
Remember to always remove them when the engine is warm.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Mis Fire cylinder 2 - TCR
« Last post by willni on 04 April 2026, 12:46 »
If you suspect contaminated fuel you're best to just empty the tank, it's very inconvenient but better than continuing with an additive and possibly cause damage to the injectors.

Possibly worth while checking the spark plugs to see what condition they're in as well.
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Golf mk7 / Replacement dipstick
« Last post by Big Col on 04 April 2026, 10:49 »
Hello,

In a moment of clumsiness I've broken the original plastic dipstick. d'oh.
Any advice on a replacement?

I see items online at £100+ which i dont really fancy paying for a dipstick, any more reasonably priced recommendations?

Or better just to buy another standard plastic one, the new plastic won't be aged and brittle?
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