2013 Polo GTI Major service

[Ihry_B]

Morning guys,

My 2013 Polo GTI is due for its 105 000km service, according to the dealers it will be my major service as I am still on 86 000km on the clock.

Is there anything else besides the usual Oil and air filter and sometimes pollen filter change?

I know most people talk about changing the Cambelt at 90 000km and I wanted to know if I must ask them to check or change anything else specific, as my car is almost paid off and I am wanting to keep her a for another year at least?

I did do all brake pads and front discs 6months ago privately.


Any help will be appreciated.

Regards
Ihry_B

[ICE King]

Morning

6C Gti uses a chain and not a belt , the chain usually gets replaced when it starts becoming noisy.

Oil and oil filter , Might need to do spark plugs if it's done 60k or is 3 years old , filters can be checked and replace is necessary

Perhaps a DSG service if it was not done already.

[Preggz]

Hey Bud
So you doing you Annual service...I have the same model awesome cars.
It sound a bit right only thing is you replace chain not belt you will hear on a cold start in the mornings

FYI
Please make sure that you have an extend warranty in place because common faults are Mechatronics, Water Pump, Radiator & Clutch Packs
These cars also have a common piston failure (detonation) so make sure you check your Spark Plugs, Coil Packs, injectors.
Also if you have a Ping check you plugs on Cylinder 2 or all of them.
currently I am in a situation with HOLLARD(**NTS) fighting for them to pay my engine benefit claim.
Because the they don't pay on Detonation and my car is Stock.

Hope this helps you

[Ihry_B]

Hey guys,

Cool thank you for the info on the chain! I will be sure to tell VW to have a look at the chain when she is in for Major in NOV 2020.

So my 2 year extended warranty with Bidvest ended about a month ago, I decided to not extend with them again as most minor issues I had with regards to my car were not covered by their warranty , any suggestions on a better extended warranty company or should I just stay with them?

Sometimes as I pull off or when the revs are low I feel as if the clutch is slipping or thuddering, I was worried it was the clutch packs and I addressed this with VW twice, the Tech took it for a drive and they said that they will just reset it and it was back to normal but Yes I am interested in doing a DSG service, I will be around Vanderbijlpark in Oct, So I want to find a reliable place in Jhb or Pta to do the DSG service.

Regards
Ihry_B

[Preggz]

I suggest that you take up a cover you don't want to be caught with your pants down.
Mechatronics is expensive to be replace...don't trust a VW Tech they themselves don't know half the stuff.
clutch shuddering could be clutch packs I have it on 1st to 2nd gear.
I can refer you to a buddy of mine that does DSG service.

[Ihry_B]

I am busy looking for a decent warranty now and I will take up the double cover option too , because I know how expensive the gear box or mechatronics can be. Yeah mine is the same- mostly 1st and 2nd gear M.

Cool, where are you from and where is your friend based that does the dsg service, also is he reputable because I cannot afford any mistakes as Im am sure you know.

Have you done a dsg service yourself?