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Today, 01:27 AM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread Smallest wheels and widest tires to fit Polo GTI 6R in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Okay, assuming no limit to rim width, then: 285/40 R15 92V on 11.0 J x 15 wheels (or 10.5 J / 10.0 J / 9.5 J). But fitting that on a 6R Polo...

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Yesterday, 11:31 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread Smallest wheels and widest tires to fit Polo GTI 6R in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Assuming the OE fitment is 215/40 R17 87V XL tyres on 7.0 J x 17 ET 46 wheels, then... 255/45 R15 93V tyres on 8.0 J x 15 wheels. I think...

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Yesterday, 07:47 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread What standard tyre did you get with new car? in Scirocco

Like most major vehicle manufacturers, VW will have sourced tyres from more than one supplier for most of their models. Factory fitments for the...

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Yesterday, 03:40 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread 4 year/60 k service in Mk5 Golf & Jetta

Yes, it's every 105 000 km or 7 years in Australia. Or every 180 000 km (!) in Europe for Golf Mk5 models with a 2.0 l petrol engine. :shock:

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Yesterday, 03:38 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread Should I do 60,000km service at 4 yrs/48,000km on clock? in Passat (B4 onwards)

Any vehicle with the PR number QG1 is setup to be capable of being on the "LongLife" regime, where service intervals are variable and determined by...

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Yesterday, 02:50 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread Should I do 60,000km service at 4 yrs/48,000km on clock? in Passat (B4 onwards)

Assuming all prior services were done by the book, the following items are due now: Engine oil (every 15k or 1 year) Oil filter (every 15k or 1...

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20-05-2013, 07:37 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread 4 year/60 k service in Mk5 Golf & Jetta

Neither the European nor Australian service schedule specifies a time interval - only a distance interval of 60 000 km. But whether you want the...

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19-05-2013, 04:29 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread cyclesouls pre fl octy rs wagon in Octavia

The fuel tank has a total capacity of approximately 55 litres, which includes a reserve of 8 litres (pre-facelift) or 9 litres (facelift). The...

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17-05-2013, 02:51 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread Polo GTi Replacement in Polo (6R, 2010+)

I was more referring to the Octavia vRS variants. Plus, I forgot about the Fabia's vRS variants. :P But since one of his requirements was to get...

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17-05-2013, 02:11 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread Polo GTi Replacement in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Yep, a demonstrator or near new car is almost always better value, but some people just refuse to buy them. I don't know how strict he is with the...

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17-05-2013, 01:42 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread Polo GTi Replacement in Polo (6R, 2010+)

At $40,290, he'll either have increase his budget, settle for a used one or negotiate the deal of the century.

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16-05-2013, 11:40 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread Blowing smoke out the back at 9000k in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Just before I was about to post my list, I re-read the thread and only then did I realise what the context was, haha. Oh well... but having spent...

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16-05-2013, 10:49 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread Polo GTi Replacement in Polo (6R, 2010+)

I've limited it to cars with dual clutch gearboxes only, otherwise the list gets too long (or you need more qualifiers). Alfa Romeo Giulietta...

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16-05-2013, 09:28 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread 30,000KM Servicing Costs. in Mk6 Golf

In Europe, Golf models from 2008 onwards have the brake fluid initially drained and replaced in the 3rd year, and then every 2 years after that. ...

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16-05-2013, 07:33 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread Blowing smoke out the back at 9000k in Polo (6R, 2010+)

To the best of my knowledge, the following vehicles (within the Volkswagen Group) were installed with the 1.9 PD TDI in Australia: AUDI A3...

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16-05-2013, 12:42 AM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread DQ 200 DSG info (Volkswagen recall Singapore) in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Yes, that would make more sense from a financial point of view. Despite this being the age of instant communication, social media and all the rest...

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15-05-2013, 05:45 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread DQ 200 DSG info (Volkswagen recall Singapore) in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Certainly, they would probably have to take that into some consideration. I actually don't think it's too far fetched that they'll have hired...

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15-05-2013, 05:23 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread DQ 200 DSG info (Volkswagen recall Singapore) in Polo (6R, 2010+)

It is highly likely the manufacturer knows precisely which models were affected on the production line. The manufacturer also knows that not all...

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15-05-2013, 01:35 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread Timing belt or chain? hmmm... in Passat (B4 onwards)

Dayco KTB563 is the correct part number for the timing belt kit for your car. The information for the table is provided by the seller - it is by...

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15-05-2013, 01:26 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread DQ 200 DSG info (Volkswagen recall Singapore) in Polo (6R, 2010+)

VW probably knew, but probably decided to play the odds and fix defective units on a case-by-case basis, rather than issue a voluntary recall, which...

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15-05-2013, 12:53 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread Timing belt or chain? hmmm... in Passat (B4 onwards)

There's one on eBay for about AUD 250.00 : Dayco OE Quality Cam Timing Belt Kit Audi A3 2.0 TDI 16V CBAA CBAB CBBB 08 10 | eBay

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14-05-2013, 12:29 AM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread Advice on tyres - Off road tyres. in Tiguan

The following tyres are OE factory fitments on a Tiguan: 215/65 R16 98H 235/55 R17 99H or V 235/50 R18 97V 255/40 R19 96V or W so there...

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13-05-2013, 10:14 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread Tyre help! (Oh how original) But seriously!! in Wheels & Suspension

They would know that: 235/45 R17 tyres should not be fitted on a 7.0 J x 17 wheel. 235/40 R18 tyres should not be fitted on a 7.5 J x 18 wheel....

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13-05-2013, 01:54 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread What oil are VW dealers putting in your TDI engine? in Fuels and Lubricants

504.00/507.00 is indeed a reduced-SAPS lubricant, SAPS being an acronym for Sulphated Ash, Phosphorous & Sulphur, and places limits these. But it is...

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13-05-2013, 01:22 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread What oil are VW dealers putting in your TDI engine? in Fuels and Lubricants

You said that 505.00 is for engines without a DPF, but that is not strictly correct. PD TDI and CR TDI engines without a DPF should be using...

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13-05-2013, 01:00 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread What oil are VW dealers putting in your TDI engine? in Fuels and Lubricants

The Polo 9N (2005-2009), Golf Mk5 (2004-2009), Jetta (2006-2009) and Passat B4 (2006-2009/10) ranges were fitted with PD TDI engines, of which the...

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13-05-2013, 12:09 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread What oil are VW dealers putting in your TDI engine? in Fuels and Lubricants

It's not quite as simple as that. PD TDI and CR TDI engines without a DPF require 505.01 or 506.01 505.00 is not acceptable for these engines....

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13-05-2013, 12:06 PM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread MK6 Wheel / Rim / Tyre Thread in Mk6 Golf

Wider and lower profile tyres can potentially lead to more traction, due to the wider but shorter shape of the contact patch, compared to narrower...

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13-05-2013, 08:15 AM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread Tyre help! (Oh how original) But seriously!! in Wheels & Suspension

A bit of trial and error might be called for here. If I were I you, before going to any tyre/repair shop, I would just fit the wheels as is and...

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13-05-2013, 08:03 AM

Diesel_vert replied to a thread 30,000KM Servicing Costs. in Mk6 Golf

Unlike the all-season concentrate (G 052 164 A2/M2), the summer concentrate (G 052 184 A2) has a dilution ratio of 1:10, which makes 11 litres from...

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