Golf Servicing Schedule

[846]

Does anyone know of a service schedule for the 90TSI Mk 7?
I know the pricing info is available on VW's website but I want a list of what is actually meant to be done at each service.

Also, what are the thoughts on VW's 15,000km service intervals? I would have thought that that is too long for any turbo engine. Is it just a way of them making the car more appealing? Or is it actually all that's needed?

[Umai Naa!!]

Engine oil and filter every 15K
Air filter every 45K
Spark plugs and fuel filter every 60K
Cabin filter and brake fluid every 2 years.

15K intervals are fine, as long as you're using the correct oil.

[grahamn]

Said ... Spark plugs and fuel filter every 60K

Any opinions in the forum on if Spark Plugs should be timed interval or km interval?
60k or 4yr by the book, would you do it at 4yr 50k?
What about if a 2015mfg vehicle that is doing 4 year service in Sep 21 (5.5 yrs since delivery) and has 50k?

[Umai Naa!!]

Any opinions in the forum on if Spark Plugs should be timed interval or km interval?
60k or 4yr by the book, would you do it at 4yr 50k?
What about if a 2015mfg vehicle that is doing 4 year service in Sep 21 (5.5 yrs since delivery) and has 50k?

If it were me, I'd hold off until closer to 60K. They're a little pricey.

[gregozedobe]

If it were me, I'd hold off until closer to 60K. They're a little pricey.

I agree. Spark plugs, fuel filters are things that only deteriorate during driving, so I replace on mileage. Brake/clutch fluids absorb water over time, so I replace based on time (3 years from new, then every two years from there on).

[846]

So there's no official schedule from VW available? Not that I doubt what you've said is accurate, but it's not really a comprehensive list...

[Umai Naa!!]

As far as serviceable items, that's it.

Everything else is inspect and report.

[846]

So the coolant, gearbox oil, water pump, never need to be replaced?
I guess my point is that I'm wondering if there is a service schedule that details all of those "inspect and report" things as well. I've had no trouble finding such a document with most other cars but can't seem to find anything for VW.

[Diesel_vert]

The Volkswagen Passenger Vehicle Service Schedule can be found on their website (click here). You will receive a copy of this every time your vehicle is serviced at a Volkswagen dealer.

The coolant, gearbox oil and water pump have no scheduled replacement intervals for your model.

Despite this, most mechanics will recommend the coolant and water pump be replaced simultaneously with the timing belt.

Note that the water pump for a 1.4 TSI in the Mk7 Golf is on the opposite side of the engine from the timing belt and is driven by a separate belt.

[846]

Thanks for that link.

Doesn't the 1.4 TSI use a timing chain? Or am I thinking of an older engine?