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Golf mk8 / Re: Gti 8.5
« Last post by Garwen on 07 March 2026, 21:20 »I had them ring me to book it in as it came up on there system was a fault but next appointment was 3 months away so just did it off my own back and so far so good
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Golf mk7 / Oil Grade 0W-20 vs 5W-30
« Last post by Kechos on 07 March 2026, 20:55 »Hi all,
TL;DR 0W-20 or 5W-30 for 2017 GTI?
Last year I took my new (to me) 67 plate MK7.5 non-PP GTI (no GPF) for a service with my independent.
Before my ownership the car had been serviced with 5W-30, but for this service the garage filled it up with 0W-20 oil.
His system gave VW 508 (0W-20) as preferred, and VW 504 (5W-30) or VW 502 (5W-40) as alternatives.
However, most oil selector tools (Opie, TDC, etc.) don’t list 0W-20 at all for my reg, which adds to the confusion.
I’ve since read that VW retroactively moved many EA888 engines to the thinner VW 508 for efficiency/emissions reasons
The car has been running 0W-20 for the past year with no noticeable issues, but I want what's best for the engine long-term.
So as the next service is approaching do you experts have an opinion whether to switch back to 5W-30 or continue with the 0W-20? What are you using?
TL;DR 0W-20 or 5W-30 for 2017 GTI?
Last year I took my new (to me) 67 plate MK7.5 non-PP GTI (no GPF) for a service with my independent.
Before my ownership the car had been serviced with 5W-30, but for this service the garage filled it up with 0W-20 oil.
His system gave VW 508 (0W-20) as preferred, and VW 504 (5W-30) or VW 502 (5W-40) as alternatives.
However, most oil selector tools (Opie, TDC, etc.) don’t list 0W-20 at all for my reg, which adds to the confusion.
I’ve since read that VW retroactively moved many EA888 engines to the thinner VW 508 for efficiency/emissions reasons
The car has been running 0W-20 for the past year with no noticeable issues, but I want what's best for the engine long-term.
So as the next service is approaching do you experts have an opinion whether to switch back to 5W-30 or continue with the 0W-20? What are you using?
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 07 March 2026, 20:14 »For the Irish lads who’ve ordered / ordering on here…
Have ye noticed that the “Discover Nav” is actually not standard equipment in the Edition 50 here? It’s down on the options list for about €1200. It’s a bit bizarre, considering it’s standard (I think) on most of the Golf range! I realise built-in nav is kinda pointless now anyway, but I wonder does its absence make the infotainment screen a bit strange? The live map is the main “tile” on the Home Screen of my CS.
I’m guessing that VW Ireland may have deleted it in order to get the base price down a bit.
Also, if you spec the PP, are you also forced to pay on top of that for the semi slick tyres? The configurator seems to suggest you do.
Have ye noticed that the “Discover Nav” is actually not standard equipment in the Edition 50 here? It’s down on the options list for about €1200. It’s a bit bizarre, considering it’s standard (I think) on most of the Golf range! I realise built-in nav is kinda pointless now anyway, but I wonder does its absence make the infotainment screen a bit strange? The live map is the main “tile” on the Home Screen of my CS.
I’m guessing that VW Ireland may have deleted it in order to get the base price down a bit.
Also, if you spec the PP, are you also forced to pay on top of that for the semi slick tyres? The configurator seems to suggest you do.
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Golf mk4 / Re: Glow plugs not working AGAIN
« Last post by Napalm on 07 March 2026, 16:36 »The issue is again at the Relay. Im getting 8v at the fuse box but the relay is not 'clicking' and thus no power is reaching the glow plugs. HOWEVER i hooked the relay up to a variable transformer and it clicks at 5 volts. It also clicks at 12 volts off a drill battery. WTF! is anyone able to enlighten me
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Golf mk8 / Re: Gti 8.5
« Last post by agentutah on 07 March 2026, 09:55 »I had the same thing on mk8 2023 golf r took earth off battery for 30 mins not had the problem since
No problems for 6 months now
I did wonder if it could be battery related. Did you visit a dealer at all for a diagnosis?
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Golf mk8 / Re: Gti 8.5
« Last post by Garwen on 06 March 2026, 21:30 »I had the same thing on mk8 2023 golf r took earth off battery for 30 mins not had the problem since
No problems for 6 months now
No problems for 6 months now
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Garwen on 06 March 2026, 21:20 »Today’s email from Vw
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Golf mk8 / Re: Gti 8.5
« Last post by agentutah on 06 March 2026, 18:04 »Same again today but different place, it seems to be after I have been driving it then stop somewhere and then restart the it! Anyway this time I got 4 yellow ⚠️ bongs as before.
⚠️ Error: drive system. Please visit workshop
⚠️ Error: ACC
⚠️ Error: Start/Stop
⚠️ Travel assist currently unavailable
Anyway car runs fine, got home restarted and the errors disappeared.
Called VW anyway and 22nd April before they can book me in. Probably best if I get it recovered, honestly!
⚠️ Error: drive system. Please visit workshop
⚠️ Error: ACC
⚠️ Error: Start/Stop
⚠️ Travel assist currently unavailable
Anyway car runs fine, got home restarted and the errors disappeared.
Called VW anyway and 22nd April before they can book me in. Probably best if I get it recovered, honestly!
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Garwen on 06 March 2026, 16:32 »So g glad we have ordered one to so excited as the weeks count down
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Paul70 on 06 March 2026, 13:27 »
