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    What exactly is a Health Check?

    Someone told me that the VW service centers recommend a 'health check' at 7500km. Has anyone had one done and if so what does it entail an dhow much does it cost?

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    I guess since they no longer do the "1000km checkup" that some dealers like to do a "7500km health check" instead.

    This has been discussed at length in several threads btw.
    I'd personally go with what the manual/service booklet says...

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    This was done for my Mk5 GTI at Chatswood, later told by another dealer that it was unnecessary.

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    Quote Originally Posted by elephino View Post
    This was done for my Mk5 GTI at Chatswood, later told by another dealer that it was unnecessary.
    My dealer offered to "check" it F.O.C. on the MkV GTI @ 7500km - i think basically to check there's enough oil in it. Didnt need to take up as by 1 yr it hadnt reached the kms anyway.
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    Quote Originally Posted by docjames View Post
    My dealer offered to "check" it F.O.C. on the MkV GTI @ 7500km - i think basically to check there's enough oil in it. Didnt need to take up as by 1 yr it hadnt reached the kms anyway.
    That's what the low oil light is for

    If it's F.O.C. then I see no problem taking it up as a precaution. If it starts to cost money, then it smells a bit like a dealer trying to make money...much like the service interval setting on my Mk5 being set to 9,000km instead of 15,000km..........

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    Quote Originally Posted by elephino View Post
    This was done for my Mk5 GTI at Chatswood, later told by another dealer that it was unnecessary.
    Where you charged for the health check?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ozgti View Post
    Where you charged for the health check?
    I knew someone would ask that. I don't remember off-hand, but I'll have a look through my records and get back to you.

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    There is not 1000kms check over the car to make sure no bolts are loose, hrm interesting!, 7500kms for the first inspection seem rather long to me!
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    Quote Originally Posted by 118TSI View Post
    There is not 1000kms check over the car to make sure no bolts are loose, hrm interesting!, 7500kms for the first inspection seem rather long to me!
    7500km is also "not official". The first service is 15,000km. There is no "health check". The cars are inspected for lose bolts etc before leaving the factory.

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    Agreed, re the loose bolts comment, however things can shift whilst settling....ah well 15k it is, I guess it means, less time at the dealers, and more time enjoying the car!
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