I've looked at the 40k service line items and everything is bullshit, it's just looking at things. I'm not paying a dealer hundreds of dollars for an oil change and visual inspection of the components of my car. Is there anything besides oil change, cabin filter, and DSG flush I need to be doing on my '15 DSG GTI? Fuel filter or anything like that? I'm bone stock. I also plan on getting a brake flush.
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40K service for my GTI
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George Ab
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Pacific NW
Sounds like you understand what the 40K service is. From the service manual:
3.1.4 Service at 40,000 miles
Service at 40,000 miles or one year after last service, whichever
occurs first.
♦ AdBlue® fluid: Check and add if necessary (if applicable)
♦ Battery: Check (and second battery if applicable)
♦ Body: Visual inspection for corrosion
♦ Brakes: Inspect brake system and shock absorber for leaks
and damage, check thickness of brake pads, brake disc condition
front and rear. Look for contact pattern and corrosion of
brake discs, and check brake fluid level subject to abrasion
♦ Convertible roof, CSC roof, and retractable hard top: Check
for function and damage and clean and lubricate seals (if applicable)
♦ Convertible roof water drains: Check (Beetle Convertible only)
♦ Coolant level and frost protection: Check
♦ CV joints: Check for leaks and damage
♦ Door checks and mounting pins: Lubricate
♦ Dust and pollen filter: Replace (if applicable)
♦ Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter
♦ Engine and engine compartment components: Check (from
above) for leaks and damage
♦ Engine and engine compartment components: Check (from
below) for leaks and damage, check transmission, final drive,
and drive shaft boots
♦ Exhaust system: Check for leaks, damage, and secure fittings
♦ Fuel filter: Replace (2.0L and 3.0L TDI engines only)
♦ Headlights: Check adjustment
♦ Hybrid components: Perform a visual inspection of high-voltage
components and the lines in the engine compartment and
the rear of the vehicle for damage
♦ Interior lighting and glove box lights, cigarette lighter/power
outlets, horn, and all warning lamps: Check
♦ Lighting: Front and rear lights, luggage compartment lighting,
turn signals, and hazard warning lights: Check
♦ Power steering: Check oil level
♦ Rear window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality (if applicable)
♦ Ribbed belt: Check condition (if applicable)
♦ Service interval display: Reset
♦ Service sticker: Enter the date of the next service on the service
sticker and apply to the driver's side-door pillar
♦ Spark plugs: Replace (2.0L MPI, 2.5L, and Jetta Hybrid engines
only)
♦ Sunroof and Panoramic sunroof: Check, clean, and lubricate
(if applicable)
All 2000 ➤
Maintenance Intervals - Edition 07.2014
3. MY 2015 Maintenance Intervals 103
♦ Sunroof: Open sunroof and check front and rear water drains
and clean if necessary (if applicable)
♦ Test drive: Check braking, kickdown, steering, electrical, heating
and ventilation systems, air conditioning, handling, and
parking brake
♦ Tie rod ends: Check for excessive play and looseness, check
boots
♦ Tires: Check tread depth, condition, wear pattern, and pressure
of all tires (including spare)
♦ Tires: Rotate front to rear
♦ Transmission: 6 speed DSG (non Automatic): Change fluid
and filter
♦ Underbody: Inspect under seal, underbody trims, pipe placing,
and plug for damage
♦ Windshield washer, headlight cleaning system, and wiper
blades: Check for damage and function. Check fluid level and
add if necessary
3.1.5 Service
3.1.4 Service at 40,000 miles
Service at 40,000 miles or one year after last service, whichever
occurs first.
♦ AdBlue® fluid: Check and add if necessary (if applicable)
♦ Battery: Check (and second battery if applicable)
♦ Body: Visual inspection for corrosion
♦ Brakes: Inspect brake system and shock absorber for leaks
and damage, check thickness of brake pads, brake disc condition
front and rear. Look for contact pattern and corrosion of
brake discs, and check brake fluid level subject to abrasion
♦ Convertible roof, CSC roof, and retractable hard top: Check
for function and damage and clean and lubricate seals (if applicable)
♦ Convertible roof water drains: Check (Beetle Convertible only)
♦ Coolant level and frost protection: Check
♦ CV joints: Check for leaks and damage
♦ Door checks and mounting pins: Lubricate
♦ Dust and pollen filter: Replace (if applicable)
♦ Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter
♦ Engine and engine compartment components: Check (from
above) for leaks and damage
♦ Engine and engine compartment components: Check (from
below) for leaks and damage, check transmission, final drive,
and drive shaft boots
♦ Exhaust system: Check for leaks, damage, and secure fittings
♦ Fuel filter: Replace (2.0L and 3.0L TDI engines only)
♦ Headlights: Check adjustment
♦ Hybrid components: Perform a visual inspection of high-voltage
components and the lines in the engine compartment and
the rear of the vehicle for damage
♦ Interior lighting and glove box lights, cigarette lighter/power
outlets, horn, and all warning lamps: Check
♦ Lighting: Front and rear lights, luggage compartment lighting,
turn signals, and hazard warning lights: Check
♦ Power steering: Check oil level
♦ Rear window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality (if applicable)
♦ Ribbed belt: Check condition (if applicable)
♦ Service interval display: Reset
♦ Service sticker: Enter the date of the next service on the service
sticker and apply to the driver's side-door pillar
♦ Spark plugs: Replace (2.0L MPI, 2.5L, and Jetta Hybrid engines
only)
♦ Sunroof and Panoramic sunroof: Check, clean, and lubricate
(if applicable)
All 2000 ➤
Maintenance Intervals - Edition 07.2014
3. MY 2015 Maintenance Intervals 103
♦ Sunroof: Open sunroof and check front and rear water drains
and clean if necessary (if applicable)
♦ Test drive: Check braking, kickdown, steering, electrical, heating
and ventilation systems, air conditioning, handling, and
parking brake
♦ Tie rod ends: Check for excessive play and looseness, check
boots
♦ Tires: Check tread depth, condition, wear pattern, and pressure
of all tires (including spare)
♦ Tires: Rotate front to rear
♦ Transmission: 6 speed DSG (non Automatic): Change fluid
and filter
♦ Underbody: Inspect under seal, underbody trims, pipe placing,
and plug for damage
♦ Windshield washer, headlight cleaning system, and wiper
blades: Check for damage and function. Check fluid level and
add if necessary
3.1.5 Service
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So, you agree that it's mostly bullshit?
SweetJones_29
Ready to race!
- Location
- Dallas
DIY and save money.
George Ab
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Pacific NW
Yes, DIY. The DSG service is quite straightforward: http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32503
Else, if you don't want to deal with it; find a reasonably priced independent.
Else, if you don't want to deal with it; find a reasonably priced independent.
It's BS because no tech is going to meticulously do everything on the check list. If they did, they'd have the car 1/2 the day or more. I bet most tech's breeze over most of that stuff and just check it off, but still charge like they did it.
jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
- Location
- Slightly Outside Chicago
- Car(s)
- Mk6 racecar, Tacoma
shameless plug....
I do dsg services/40k for people in chicago often. PM me if I can help anyone local save some money. Usually comes out about half the cost of dealers.
I do dsg services/40k for people in chicago often. PM me if I can help anyone local save some money. Usually comes out about half the cost of dealers.
GTICrazy90
Ready to race!
- Location
- chino hills, CA
How much would the dealer charge if you just did oil change, cabin filter and DSG flush? When I just took my car in for the 10k service I just asked for an oil change and tire rotation. Cost me $70.
The 10k service on the website when you book showed $200 (not sure if that's the normal charge for the 10k service...)
The 10k service on the website when you book showed $200 (not sure if that's the normal charge for the 10k service...)
Includes wallet flush.
^^^
My mom got the 80K service on her CC last month, and I looked over the paperwork when she got back, and she paid $435 for an oil change and "visual inspection of the vehicle." Dealerships are a different kind of evil.
You're best off getting your own parts and taking your car to an independent import/euro shop within an hour's drive of you. They will return your car to you in better condition than it was in before you took it in, unlike a dealer who will do close to nothing, and rape your wallet for good measure.
Hoon
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Rhode Island
There are few businesses I hate more than car dealerships.
Barring some freakish issue that no one can solve, my car will never see a dealer.
GTICrazy90
Ready to race!
- Location
- chino hills, CA
That's my reason for going to the dealer for these services while I'm in warranty. Sure I can save maybe $10 on an oil change service, but if something goes wrong, I don't want the dealer to have an excuse saying whoever worked on the car messed it up.
Stupid reasoning, but I just don't want to risk it.
Stupid reasoning, but I just don't want to risk it.
Brake fluid called for at 30,000 then every 20,000. Of course every 20,000 is better. Get your battery checked since you need to remove it and the tray to get to the DSG filter.
Wrong.
Brake fluid is defined as a time-dependent matter. First change at 3 years, then every 2 years thereafter independent of mileage.
Same with clutch fluid.
Also time based and not mileage dependent: spark plugs, every 4 years.
These are the VW specifications.
GTI Jake
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
Not to be out of line, but I got in trouble for offering my services EXACTLY like this on the forum because I’m not a site sponsor...I don’t see how offering professional mechanic service from home is hurting any site sponsors