What did you get in the mail or bring home for your MKVII today?

[jimlloyd40]

Ready for my next change at 40k. FCP Euro lifetime replacement.

No idea how they can continue to offer that. They lose money after the second oil change.

 

[tigeo]

No idea how they can continue to offer that. They lose money after the second oil change.

Obviously b/c very few people actually take advantage of it - it's a PITA, requires effort, and most folks don't like either of those. Finally, they do it b/c they know you come to their site to get your "free oil change kit" and data will show that buy lots of other stuff that when factored in, more than offsets the cost of the relatively few folks that take advantage of it. It's just like a dealer that gives you "free oil changes for life" - how many folks bite the hook when that service advisor comes out and recommends an extra $200 worth of things? A lot!

 

[jimlloyd40]

Obviously b/c very few people actually take advantage of it - it's a PITA, requires effort, and most folks don't like either of those. Finally, they do it b/c they know you come to their site to get your "free oil change kit" and data will show that buy lots of other stuff that when factored in, more than offsets the cost of the relatively few folks that take advantage of it. It's just like a dealer that gives you "free oil changes for life" - how many folks bite the hook when that service advisor comes out and recommends an extra $200 worth of things? A lot!

Of course you're right but if they sold the brand of oil I buy (Cerma) I wouldn't buy anything else. I would be one of the people they lose money on.

 

[tigeo]

Of course you're right but if they sold the brand of oil I buy (Cerma) I wouldn't buy anything else. I would be one of the people they lose money on.

What does Cerma gives you that more typical off the shelf oils don't?

 

[The Butcher]

Skoda Lid Funnel for the GLI

 

[jimlloyd40]

What does Cerma gives you that more typical off the shelf oils don't?

I couldn't intelligently answer that question but after experiencing their treatments, especially the engine treatment and AC treatment both for home and car, I'm a believer in their products.

 

[mac340]

I couldn't intelligently answer that question but after experiencing their treatments, especially the engine treatment and AC treatment both for home and car, I'm a believer in their products.

I think I read on here before about Cerma maybe from you? lol. Do you really think it quiets down your engine and the other things they claim?

 

[eajr]

Ready for my next change at 40k. FCP Euro lifetime replacement.

Is that fuel injection cleaner good?

 

[tigeo]

Is that fuel injection cleaner good?

Probably the same as anything else you buy - I just order it with the kit b/c it's simple. At one point I bought it by the case at Costco - Chevron Tectron. I do it each oil change, it's a why not to keep things sorted.

 

[eajr]

Probably the same as anything else you buy - I just order it with the kit b/c it's simple. At one point I bought it by the case at Costco - Chevron Tectron. I do it each oil change, it's a why not to keep things sorted.

Got it. I used Red Line SI-1 a couple times since it was highly recommended.

 

[Cuzoe]

Carbon fiber TDI keychains, really like them, thanks swifty1!

Also got the harnesses for the shifter surround buttons, now to wait for the right button assemblies to show up. No pictures, but we know how "interesting" harnesses look, haha.

 

[EpicTech]

Finally... I have everything now.

 

[jimlloyd40]

I think I read on here before about Cerma maybe from you? lol. Do you really think it quiets down your engine and the other things they claim?

I'm sure it was from me and I don't think it quiets the clatter noise I know it does. A couple of guys in the forum bought it and agreed.

 

[mac340]

I'm sure it was from me and I don't think it quiets the clatter noise I know it does. A couple of guys in the forum bought it and agreed.

Sounds like its work a look

 

[jimlloyd40]

Sounds like its work a look

It's the Cerma engine treatment. Expensive but worth it and it's a one time treatment.

https://www.cermastore.com/treatments.html