I have a 2013 Mk7 Gti DSG with approximately 90 000km on the clock
About 6 weeks ago the water level light came on and I topped it up with 300ml of water, no issues since
On Friday oil warning light came on and I put two pints into the car, all sorted.
Is there anything I need to worry about with the above? My thoughts were that it shouldn’t use oil between services, same for the water?
My last car was a Polo Gti and the engine went on that. My cars extended warranty expires in December, should I look to trade this one in and get something else?
2013 - Mk7 Gti 90 000km - Oil and Water
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2013 - Mk7 Gti 90 000km - Oil and Water
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Re: 2013 - Mk7 Gti 90 000km - Oil and Water
Check for slow water leak (OEM has dye in it, to see under UV light) Maybe waterpump? How often you check oil?
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Re: 2013 - Mk7 Gti 90 000km - Oil and Water
To tell the truth I never check the oil. This is the first time I have ever checked it. Yeah not ideal I know, my thinking is that it shouldn’t use anything between services.
Current: 2013 Golf 7 GTi (White)
Ex: 2011 Polo GTi 6R (Candy White)
Ex: 2006 1.9 Golf 5 TDI (Blue Graphite Pearl)
Ex: 1996 4.6 Range Rover (Niagra Grey)
Ex: 2007 1.6i Velocity STD (A/C T/B S&G)
Ex: 2004 1.4 Chico (Tossa Blue)
Ex: 1976 1600 Beetle (Black)
Ex: 2011 Polo GTi 6R (Candy White)
Ex: 2006 1.9 Golf 5 TDI (Blue Graphite Pearl)
Ex: 1996 4.6 Range Rover (Niagra Grey)
Ex: 2007 1.6i Velocity STD (A/C T/B S&G)
Ex: 2004 1.4 Chico (Tossa Blue)
Ex: 1976 1600 Beetle (Black)
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Re: 2013 - Mk7 Gti 90 000km - Oil and Water
Leaky thermostats/radiators are common on Mk7 Gti's, I had mine replaced 3 times!
As for the oil, I use a liter between services, it has been like this since I got the car (on 30 000, now on 108 000) Turbo motors burn a bit of oil, nothing to be concerned about. How long have you owned the car?
As for the oil, I use a liter between services, it has been like this since I got the car (on 30 000, now on 108 000) Turbo motors burn a bit of oil, nothing to be concerned about. How long have you owned the car?
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Re: 2013 - Mk7 Gti 90 000km - Oil and Water
Have had the car for just over 2 years, might be that its always used a little oil and I have never known it. Will get them to do a check for the water leak.
Current: 2013 Golf 7 GTi (White)
Ex: 2011 Polo GTi 6R (Candy White)
Ex: 2006 1.9 Golf 5 TDI (Blue Graphite Pearl)
Ex: 1996 4.6 Range Rover (Niagra Grey)
Ex: 2007 1.6i Velocity STD (A/C T/B S&G)
Ex: 2004 1.4 Chico (Tossa Blue)
Ex: 1976 1600 Beetle (Black)
Ex: 2011 Polo GTi 6R (Candy White)
Ex: 2006 1.9 Golf 5 TDI (Blue Graphite Pearl)
Ex: 1996 4.6 Range Rover (Niagra Grey)
Ex: 2007 1.6i Velocity STD (A/C T/B S&G)
Ex: 2004 1.4 Chico (Tossa Blue)
Ex: 1976 1600 Beetle (Black)