60k service question

[beached_whale]

Not sure if this is the forum to ask but feel free to move if necessary. I recently booked my 09 polo GTI in for its 60,000km service and i brought up with the mechanic (andrew robinson- hobart) how the log book suggested I replace the air filter and spark plugs. He then proceeded to tell me they were both 'very good' and didn't need replacing yet (i think he said the air filter was fine up until 100k)...I'm a little confused cause and want to get people's opinions on who to trust. I understand he is very experienced and has been servicing VW's since then 70's :O.. so if he is right and it means i can save some $ then happy days. Otherwise i'd be happy to hear why I should get new air filter and spark plugs.

[Umai Naa!!]

Air filter is every 45,000klms. Spark plugs every 60,000klms.

As per the Australian service schedule, not the generalised global one in the book.

[flashpixx]

I just replaced the spark plugs in my 2009 GTI at 48,000km. The difference is noticeable in both smoother running and fuel economy.

[Diesel_vert]

The European service schedule is as follows:

Pollen filter
- every 30 000 km / 2 years (Polo 9N & 6R)

Air filter
- every 60 000 km / 4 years (Polo 9N)
- every 90 000 km / 6 years (Polo 6R)

Spark plugs
- every 60 000 km / 4 years (Polo 9N & 6R)

Timing belt
- every 180 000 km (Polo 9N 1.8 GTI)



The Australian service schedule has reduced change intervals for some items, but since you are no longer bound by the factory warranty, you can replace consumables based on condition if desired.

Personally, I would not go beyond the European change intervals - consider them the upper limit.

[rgvlee]

wow 180 for the timing belt. a lot would disagree with that

[Diesel_vert]

wow 180 for the timing belt. a lot would disagree with that

Including me!

Even if the car was driven in Europe, I personally wouldn't leave the belt on for that long.

[9n3 Turbo]

Timing belt is every 4 years or 60,000 miles here in the UK

[noone]

My 06 with 46k kms has the original belt, had to know when to change...

[Diesel_vert]

IIRC, the change interval for the timing belt in Australia is 105 000 km (65 000 mi.) / 7 years.

[rgvlee]

When I was looking into it the consensus was 105/5 years. With only 60k kms on the clock I did mine at the 5 year interval, I'd rather piece of mind.