Remap Service Regime

[RobGTI]

I'm currently on the variable service regime and do about 20k (mostly m'way) per annum. Obviously the variable is the way to go here. However when I get REVO in the new year will it be better to switch to time and distance and it get more frequent oil changes which may help against potential more stress that the engine will undergo from mapping.

PS I have searched and can find loads of debates on servicing and oil types nut none on best type to go with mapping.

Cheers.

[robern2]

Given your putting your car under more load (your bound to use your new found power from time to time !) I'd revert to time and distance, making sure you dont scrimp on the quality of oil used. The VW recommended oil is pretty good - Ask Teutonic Tamer.

[ub7rm]

To be honest there is no debate about it.  All GTI's should be on time and distance, remap or not.

[robern2]

I dont disagree, it's in the car's interest however many of them came as long life as did mine.

[chungster]

i've gone from LL to TD to Bi-Annual oil changes now (every 5k miles or there abouts)

[Spaced]

On a slightly related topic, following a remap would anyone recommend how often would you would change the air filter and the plugs?

[Hurdy]

On a slightly related topic, following a remap would anyone recommend how often would you would change the air filter and the plugs?

I wouldn't change them any differently. The plugs will just need an extra check, but they should still do the miles.

[Hurdy]

For the OP - time and distance should have always been standard on the GTI/ED30. and using long life oil. ASK T_T. After being remapped, I'd recommend dropping the oil every 5k too.

[robern2]

Hurdy,
We all agree on the best practice approach to servicing these vehicles but 'should' cannot surely mean all were set to T&D.
My car and others I looked at were set to Long life servicing and were not changed  according to the dealers I spoke to.
Are they all telling pork pies or can VW not really tell ?
My car had 6000 miles on it when purchased at 7months old.
Mysteriously 1 month after ownership my car decides to tell me it needs a service which the dealer tried to avoid paying for
The long and short of it was I got the service for free after kicking up a fuss but VW H/Office were adamant my vehicle had been set to Long Life servicing from the factory.

[Rhyso]

Longlife servicing is a bit of a con IMO as cars very rarely reach their given mileage before a service is due

Don't forget its all based on your driving style - short journeys through town, etc will mean you will do less miles between services than those who cruise up and down the motorway all day.  If the previous owner did lots of short journey's in heavy traffic then its no wonder the service light came on early