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**POW** · 03-09-2013, 02:43 PM

Got my gti for 2weeks,checking engine oil and notice the coolant level is at just above min. Level. Is that normal when the car leave dealer?they only top it up to just above min. Level? Oil temp been fine at 95 degree highest since day1. Need to worry?

**muli** · 05-09-2013, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by POW

Got my gti for 2weeks,checking engine oil and notice the coolant level is at just above min. Level. Is that normal when the car leave dealer?they only top it up to just above min. Level? Oil temp been fine at 95 degree highest since day1. Need to worry?

Does the coolant level rise to max when its warmed up with fans kicking in?

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**POW** · 05-09-2013, 12:35 PM

It raised up abit and will sat it is above the min line.i checked today when cold the coolant is just below the min. I read something about coolant burp,is that what happen?

**alexaescht** · 08-09-2013, 10:30 AM

Hey,

Does anyone know what would make a squealing noise from the front suspension area when going over speed bumps? I think we may have suspension issues...

**Hail22** · 08-09-2013, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by alexaescht

Hey,

Does anyone know what would make a squealing noise from the front suspension area when going over speed bumps? I think we may have suspension issues...

With where you have described you live / drive...could be shock absorbers, get your local suspension store to check it out...sounds like general wear and tear rather than a "problem".

**alexaescht** · 08-09-2013, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by Hail22

With where you have described you live / drive...could be shock absorbers, get your local suspension store to check it out...sounds like general wear and tear rather than a "problem".

Yeah I wouldn't be surprised if it's the dirt roads that's caused it especially seeming there's a really bumpy (washboard) bit that goes uphill so there's a lot of axle tramp that goes on.

Thanks.

**Zakarados** · 09-09-2013, 12:29 PM

For the first time (10,000km driven) I think I experienced a 'false neutral'.

Pulling out of my street in 'manual mode' to get as much power down as possible to get a small gap in traffic. Revs did not go too high, but still in first, the engine lost power while I was on 80% throttle. The power died for around 1 second, then went on FULL 80% power again. It was extremely uncomfortable and very scary.

Is this what is called a false neutral? or did I experience something different? Anyone else had this?

Edit: adding that the engine/transmission was still cold at the time.

**LunchboxVRS** · 09-09-2013, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by POW

Got my gti for 2weeks,checking engine oil and notice the coolant level is at just above min. Level. Is that normal when the car leave dealer?they only top it up to just above min. Level? Oil temp been fine at 95 degree highest since day1. Need to worry?

As long as it doesn't drop below min when cold its fine.

**gavs** · 09-09-2013, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by Zakarados

For the first time (10,000km driven) I think I experienced a 'false neutral'.

Pulling out of my street in 'manual mode' to get as much power down as possible to get a small gap in traffic. Revs did not go too high, but still in first, the engine lost power while I was on 80% throttle. The power died for around 1 second, then went on FULL 80% power again. It was extremely uncomfortable and very scary.

Is this what is called a false neutral? or did I experience something different? Anyone else had this?

Edit: adding that the engine/transmission was still cold at the time.

Kinda, but a full-on false neutral is when you go to take off at lights or pull into an intersection and all the car does is sit there shuddering like its running on 2 cylinders which can only be fixed by pulling the car into neutral and then putting back into a forward motion gear position.

**Zakarados** · 09-09-2013, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by gavs

Kinda, but a full-on false neutral is when you go to take off at lights or pull into an intersection and all the car does is sit there shuddering like its running on 2 cylinders which can only be fixed by pulling the car into neutral and then putting back into a forward motion gear position.

Thanks for the reply Gavs. Is this something I should contact my dealer about? I have a my 12 month service on Thursday.