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Gavv8

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8V engine life
« on: 01 June 2011, 19:43 »
How long can you expect a standard 8V engine to last with normal servicing before it need parts replacing and what is the best advice regarding servicing?
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Offline snifferdog

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Re: 8V engine life
« Reply #1 on: 01 June 2011, 19:47 »
They are pretty bullet proof if looked after. There has been plenty on here in the past with over 200k mileage  :shocked: My old one had 138k on the clock but drove perfectly and used no oil or water.

With regards to servicing, I think the best advice would be to do it as often as possible and to use the highest quality brands that you can afford.
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Gavv8

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Re: 8V engine life
« Reply #2 on: 01 June 2011, 19:51 »
Quote from: snifferdog on 01 June 2011, 19:47
They are pretty bullet proof if looked after. There has been plenty on here in the past with over 200k mileage  :shocked: My old one had 138k on the clock but drove perfectly and used no oil or water.

With regards to servicing, I think the best advice would be to do it as often as possible and to use the highest quality brands that you can afford.
Are the normal service intervals ok or should i service more often as the mileage racks up, mine is on about 126000 and has a full history, uses no fluids and drives very well.
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Christo77

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Re: 8V engine life
« Reply #3 on: 01 June 2011, 19:59 »
Just as snifferdog says..
Mine is on 106k, the engine is crisp and healthy as the day it was new i imagine but since i've owned it gets regular quality oil/filter changes, about every 3k i do mine even if some might think over the top..but i enjoy it ;)
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Re: 8V engine life
« Reply #4 on: 01 June 2011, 20:02 »
My mk4 is on 145k and is totally mint. I think the normal service intervals should be ok, but if youre servicing it yourself and have some spare cash one month then it cant help to treat it  :laugh:
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Offline Wayne

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Re: 8V engine life
« Reply #5 on: 01 June 2011, 20:46 »
Should / will go on for a long time if looked after.
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Offline gti gaz

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Re: 8V engine life
« Reply #6 on: 01 June 2011, 22:11 »
mine is on almost 160k and does not miss a beat i change my oil every 6000 miles will very goo oil and do plugs and bits about every 10k   15k     a mate has got 205k on his and still keeps up with mine
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Re: 8V engine life
« Reply #7 on: 01 June 2011, 23:08 »
I also do an oil change every 6k miles and check everything else regularly. Mine has only just turned over 98k so isn't even worn in yet :smiley:
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Re: 8V engine life
« Reply #8 on: 01 June 2011, 23:13 »
Oil change + filter every 5000 miles for me and plugs and air filter cleaning every 10k for me. Engine is on 115k and runs sweet as a nut.
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Offline georgiebaby

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Re: 8V engine life
« Reply #9 on: 01 June 2011, 23:39 »
dont know if its the same engine but got a 2ltr 8v in my audi coupe and thats on 197.000 and never misses a beat.
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