Official MK7 Maintenance Schedule + VAG Oil Specs ERWIN direct links

[ReadTheBook]

I stumbled upon this PDF on the VW Partner Program website. I hadn't seen it posted anywhere previously but it is the official maintenance schedule for MK7.

Direct link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ynawu6w2kbnvmkq/2016 Maintenance Cards_USA_GTI__2.0T_August 2015.pdf?dl=0

I am also going to post the latest VW oil Compatibility Chart here since the poster of the oil thread isn't active here anymore.

Updated 10/24/2023
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10244545-0002.pdf

EDIT: It is important to note that for performance pack cars with the VAQ LSD, the service interval for your diff fluid is every 3 years/30k

2023 EDITS:
General rule for best longevity: Change your oil every 5k. Like clockwork. Just do it.

Change your brake fluid every 2 years.
Change your Haldex fluid every 15-20k miles for best longevity, don’t forget to clean your screens or even use a magnetic plug.

Not a bad idea to use a fuel additive to help combat ethanol in the gas we use either, something like Driven’s Injector Defender is a good choice (not an affiliate link, not affiliated with the company.)

 

[Hexxum001]

I think that's in the manual but it's still handy to have available. Thanks for posting.

 

[2slowvw]

Stickied

 

[jjson]

In the first page at the very bottom it says "Power steering: check oil level". Uhhh I thought our cars have EPS???

 

[zeeme]

link is broke

 

[ReadTheBook]

link is broke

Indeed it is. I'll update it with a dropbox link, but if you look at the next line, it's also there as a link attached within the forum itself...

 

[MonkeyMD]

I know there's a manual, but does anyone have the 1.8 maintenance schedule in electronic format. Haven't been able to find it anywhere.

 

[ReadTheBook]

I know there's a manual, but does anyone have the 1.8 maintenance schedule in electronic format. Haven't been able to find it anywhere.

It's the same.

 

[MonkeyMD]

It's the same.

Awesome. Thanks.

Love how the most thorough checkup is at 40k miles. Conveniently just over the warranty period.

 

[Gray_Panther]

Water pump and timing belt??

 

[zeeme]

Is there a manual posted anywhere?

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[mhouck]

What about PP diff service?

 

[ReadTheBook]

What about PP diff service?

3 years 30k.
Agree it's strange the interval isn't listed there.

 

[avs]

3 years 30k.

Agree it's strange the interval isn't listed there.

Where did the 30k miles/3 yrs service interval for the vaq diff comes from? It’s not listed on my maintenance manual.

Note: For 2017+ GTI, spark plugs replacement are now every 40k miles/4 yrs.

 

[SzTor]

'Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit High.' P2185

I own a 2015 GTI, recently the yellow check engine light turned on. The code P2185 appeared, 'Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit High.'

I was advised to purchase a sensor:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine.../coolant-temperature-sensor-2-pin/079919523b/

I need your help desperately, I have no idea where the sensor is located in the car... please help