MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: just bought a golf mk5 gti!! can someone give me there opinion
Post by: m77kyk on March 06, 2014, 09:36:24 am

Hello im a new owner of a mk5 golf gti... its a 2006 with a dsg gearbox its coverd 107k it had a dsg service 2 years ago with 96000 miles on the car my mate lost his licence and parked it up for a year and a half do I need to do the service on the dsg again

All help would be great thanks
                     M77KY K

Title: Re: just bought a golf mk5 gti!! can someone give me there opinion
Post by: Degudodger on March 06, 2014, 10:18:19 am

If it were me, as the car has been stood for a year i would give it a complete service including DSG. Do the full service yourself and take it to a specialist for the DSG service.

I would also consider getting the brake fluid changed.

What condition are the tyres in, any cracks?

Title: Re: just bought a golf mk5 gti!! can someone give me there opinion
Post by: m77kyk on March 06, 2014, 02:33:11 pm

The tyres are in good condition... thanks for your help mate think ill get a full service cambelt change and dsg service

Title: Re: just bought a golf mk5 gti!! can someone give me there opinion
Post by: Degudodger on March 06, 2014, 02:38:06 pm

Checkout euro car parts for oil and stuff. Use Catrol edge 5/30 fully synthetic it's worth it  :smiley:

Title: Re: just bought a golf mk5 gti!! can someone give me there opinion
Post by: J400uk on March 06, 2014, 06:03:54 pm

Given there is a 40k interval on DSG oil I wouldn't bother doing it again for a while. However the car itself will be due a proper service and as above check the tyres etc

Title: Re: just bought a golf mk5 gti!! can someone give me there opinion
Post by: patpong_pete on March 06, 2014, 11:37:04 pm

i guess fuel can go off and oil meant to be ok for a year

tyres can have flat spot if standing in one position for a year

euro car parts for oil and stuff.

Use Catrol edge 5/30 fully synthetic

TPS also great for parts and price

Title: Re: just bought a golf mk5 gti!! can someone give me there opinion
Post by: m77kyk on March 07, 2014, 10:38:23 am

Thanks for all your replys' yhh tps is good tbh is it best to run these cars on shell v power or bp optimax

Title: Re: just bought a golf mk5 gti!! can someone give me there opinion
Post by: STV4R on March 07, 2014, 10:55:19 am

I run mine on shell v-power, better than BP imo

Title: Re: just bought a golf mk5 gti!! can someone give me there opinion
Post by: burger187 on March 24, 2014, 12:51:43 am

if the dsg service was done twice already i would aim to do it before 120 miles if i was u

Title: Re: just bought a golf mk5 gti!! can someone give me there opinion
Post by: Wooosh on March 24, 2014, 01:17:27 am

Shell V-power FTW. :happy2:

Title: Re: just bought a golf mk5 gti!! can someone give me there opinion
Post by: patpong_pete on March 25, 2014, 12:43:31 am

silly question will fuel go off after 1 year and log up the injectors ?

Title: Re: just bought a golf mk5 gti!! can someone give me there opinion
Post by: Degudodger on March 25, 2014, 08:21:22 am

Can't remember how long it takes petrol to emulsify, you should should be ok with just topping up the tank with fresh fuel.

Don't forget to change the oil or at least check it before starting the car.

Title: Re: just bought a golf mk5 gti!! can someone give me there opinion
Post by: Shorty on March 25, 2014, 09:07:30 am

I'd do an oil change just to be safe, gearbox should be sweet for another 12 months or so.

I'd also do the normal maintenance stuff, check the DV and throw on a revision G if it's looking tired, also check the PCV.

I'd probably throw a set of plugs and a new follower in just for peace of mind and the fact it doesn't cost a lot.

And then give it a good run and enjoy it. :)