Back in December I picked up a slightly previously loved 16 R with 17K KM on it. What I am looking for and cant seem to find is a preventative maintenance guide.
Yes I have read the owners manual.
No I will not be following the 15K KM oil change interval, just did my 7.5k change last week.
So a bit of my background. I am 35 and this is my 1st gas car as my primary car.
Been driving my own car since I was 17 and started out in an 87 TD Jetta and have always had a VW TD/TDI of some sorts (MKII/IV/V), with my last car being an 09 TDI Wagon. So I am familiar with VAG cars.
Its the ignition system, I really lack knowledge on coming from a diesel background.
What do I realistically need to do?
Anything special I can do to keep this car mechanically sound?
I have heard catch cans are more hype than they are worth, with a proper valve cleaning still required from time to time.
Not to mention they are not good for winters, and I do live in Canada.
Haldex interval, is 40K really what the car needs, or should this been sooner?
How often should I be looking to properly clean the valves of carbon buildup?
So basically I know VW says one thing, but the reality is if you treat your car right it will treat you right.
I am looking how to properly treaty her right.
A tune might be in the future, but I am happy with it right now, and will upgrade the clutch before an ECU flash.
So right now, mods will be simple things like the usual VCDS tweaks.
The spring removal (done) from the clutch petal, and once the weather warms up my diesel geek short shifter is going on this car.
The delay valve might get removed, need a little more research as if its going to shorten the dual mass clutch life or not.
Thanks in advance for any life prolonging tips you guys can give.
Yes I have read the owners manual.
No I will not be following the 15K KM oil change interval, just did my 7.5k change last week.
So a bit of my background. I am 35 and this is my 1st gas car as my primary car.
Been driving my own car since I was 17 and started out in an 87 TD Jetta and have always had a VW TD/TDI of some sorts (MKII/IV/V), with my last car being an 09 TDI Wagon. So I am familiar with VAG cars.
Its the ignition system, I really lack knowledge on coming from a diesel background.
What do I realistically need to do?
Anything special I can do to keep this car mechanically sound?
I have heard catch cans are more hype than they are worth, with a proper valve cleaning still required from time to time.
Not to mention they are not good for winters, and I do live in Canada.
Haldex interval, is 40K really what the car needs, or should this been sooner?
How often should I be looking to properly clean the valves of carbon buildup?
So basically I know VW says one thing, but the reality is if you treat your car right it will treat you right.
I am looking how to properly treaty her right.
A tune might be in the future, but I am happy with it right now, and will upgrade the clutch before an ECU flash.
So right now, mods will be simple things like the usual VCDS tweaks.
The spring removal (done) from the clutch petal, and once the weather warms up my diesel geek short shifter is going on this car.
The delay valve might get removed, need a little more research as if its going to shorten the dual mass clutch life or not.
Thanks in advance for any life prolonging tips you guys can give.