MK7 GTI service intervals

[myke1]

Hey guys,

I just got a 2015 GTI SE DSG with 36,900k miles (not my first MK7 GTI). Since i'm not positive on the service history and quick google searches is actually more confusing than helpful..what service should I get first?

I'm thinking just bringing it to an Audi/VW shop and just say go through the whole thing. That can be costly....I'm thinking Oil and DSG service 1st. Then coolant and break fluid?

Any input would be great!

Thanks!

 

[DiscusInferno]

Did you not get the maintenance booklet with your car that you bought used?

from a VW dealership? other dealership or private sale?

Your next service is technically the 40,000 mile service. If the brake fluid hasn't been done it... do it also, since it's 3 years initial and every 2 years thereafter

 

[DarkArrow]

ShopDAP has an easy to read maintenance schedule

https://www.shopdap.com/blog/post/service-schedule-for-mk7-gti-2015-2016.html

If you just bought a car, I would work under the assumption every maintenance fluid should be changed now, or just do the 40k early.

 

[myke1]

Did you not get the maintenance booklet with your car that you bought used?

from a VW dealership? other dealership or private sale?

Your next service is technically the 40,000 mile service. If the brake fluid hasn't been done it... do it also, since it's 3 years initial and every 2 years thereafter

No, no manual. Bought it from my father in-law and he throws everything out.

 

[myke1]

ShopDAP has an easy to read maintenance schedule

https://www.shopdap.com/blog/post/service-schedule-for-mk7-gti-2015-2016.html

If you just bought a car, I would work under the assumption every maintenance fluid should be changed now, or just do the 40k early.

That's right! I've seen DAP's interval chart before- totally forgot. Thanks for the resource!

 

[chillax]

ShopDAP has an easy to read maintenance schedule

https://www.shopdap.com/blog/post/service-schedule-for-mk7-gti-2015-2016.html

If you just bought a car, I would work under the assumption every maintenance fluid should be changed now, or just do the 40k early.

That is what I did, had my 40K done at 34K including the DSG fluid change to be on the safe side. I had the oil and brake fluid changed the week after I bought it late last summer.

 

[anotero]

Change DSG fluid and filter. Do an oil change. Check spar plugs, rotors, and brake pads.

 

[ToddMS]

From VW - 2015 was blank so went with 2016

 

[myke1]

Change DSG fluid and filter. Do an oil change. Check spar plugs, rotors, and brake pads.

Yeah, I will. Breaks feel great but still going to check.

From VW - 2015 was blank so went with 2016

Super helpful thanks!

I just have to figure out if i'm going to the dealer or independent shop?

 

[locness]

I'm at 33k in a 2017 SE.
Owned it since new. I did oil changes every 5k but this time I'm going to wait and do: dsg, oil, and brake flush all at once at 40k (or the end of the year whichever comes first). Also will need to weigh whether I will go to the dealer or not. I've been going to the dealer for oil changes because it wasn't expensive.

 

[chillax]

I'm at 33k in a 2017 SE.
Owned it since new. I did oil changes every 5k but this time I'm going to wait and do: dsg, oil, and brake flush all at once at 40k (or the end of the year whichever comes first). Also will need to weigh whether I will go to the dealer or not. I've been going to the dealer for oil changes because it wasn't expensive.

Do the spark plugs as well! They made a huge difference on my GTI with about the same mileage. Nothing else I had done during my 40K service would have effected the performance unless it's the new special "VW" oil they are using lol

 

[locness]

Do the spark plugs as well! They made a huge difference on my GTI with about the same mileage. Nothing else I had done during my 40K service would have effected the performance unless it's the new special "VW" oil they are using lol

welp I guess the maintenance bill at 40k is going to be really big

 

[chillax]

welp I guess the maintenance bill at 40k is going to be really big

I had mine done at the dealer and the total was about $500 with their "employee pricing" special while we were on safer at home orders. I asked around here and someone paid more at an independent shop so it seemed like a great deal. Since you have quite a few miles to go keep an eye out for specials like that and do the service early like I did if it will save you money. Without the special they would have charged nearly a couple hundred more for labor!

 

[locness]

I had mine done at the dealer and the total was about $500 with their "employee pricing" special while we were on safer at home orders. I asked around here and someone paid more at an independent shop so it seemed like a great deal. Since you have quite a few miles to go keep an eye out for specials like that and do the service early like I did if it will save you money. Without the special they would have charged nearly a couple hundred more for labor!

What all did you get done for $500?
I'm doing oil, dsg, brake fluid, and now also spark plugs.

 

[ToddMS]

No, no manual. Bought it from my father in-law and he throws everything out.

In case you do want a manual either pdf or print - https://www.vwserviceandparts.com/digital-resources/online-owners-manual/