Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[amunra]

As for oil, I’ve not seen mine (albeit a manual) burn any more or less oil than any other cars I’ve owned. I check it regularly and whilst it consumes some it’s not very much and I certainly don’t need to top it up between annual services.

that's great to hear buddy. i was actually directing that more to BGROPER because it seems hes new to the R. the oil burning problem is common in the mk7 and was actually a major problem with most oils in the mk6 . but its good that you dont notice any more or less oil burn compared to any of your other cars.. because i certainly did while using OEM SPEC CASTROL EDGE. not so much or at all with PENRITE or SHELL.

[Mattlock]

that's great to hear buddy. i was actually directing that more to BGROPER because it seems hes new to the R. the oil burning problem is common in the mk7 and was actually a major problem with most oils in the mk6 . but its good that you dont notice any more or less oil burn compared to any of your other cars.. because i certainly did while using OEM SPEC CASTROL EDGE. not so much or at all with PENRITE or SHELL.

For sure. I’d just never heard of it being an issue before. My 7R is almost 2 years old now and I’ve not seen anything like this in my Mk5 or Mk6 cars either.




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[bgroper]

i was actually directing that more to BGROPER because it seems hes new to the R. the oil burning problem is common in the

Noted. Thanks for the tips and clues.
Actually, my modest motoring only amounts to something less than 10k klms per year, so hopefully oil usage won't be an issue between annual servicing.

Change subject entirely.
There's a small squarish clip on the driver's sun visor beside the vanity mirror.
Does anybuddy know what the little clip is for ?

[Servo]

Change subject entirely.
There's a small squarish clip on the driver's sun visor beside the vanity mirror.
Does anybuddy know what the little clip is for ?

I use it to hold my tickets for the car park.

[bgroper]

I use it to hold my tickets for the car park.

Ah yes, that will be it.

But users of all modern carparks must take tickets out of car, and insert at paystation before returning to car and exiting.
That little clip would have been useful back-in-the-day.

[amunra]

Ah yes, that will be it.

But users of all modern carparks must take tickets out of car, and insert at paystation before returning to car and exiting.
That little clip would have been useful back-in-the-day.

still comes in handy for those 2 - 3 hour free car parks where you dont need the ticket validated.

i actually didnt use my ticket holder the other day and dropped my ticket in the shop !

[kennyc]

For those that have the 7.5 R, can you see 2 bolts showing on your driver side side skirts? They are noticeable on both driver and passenger side on mine, not sure if I need to take it back to get looked at or if it's normal?
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[Mr T.]

For those that have the 7.5 R, can you see 2 bolts showing on your driver side side skirts? They are noticeable on both driver and passenger side on mine, not sure if I need to take it back to get looked at or if it's normal?
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You got it! Photos! Let’s see it!

I can’t answer the bolt question maybe next year


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[frostywinter]

Hi Kenny

I just looked at my 7.5 R - and it does not have the bolts as shown in your pic - I can send pic if needed

You need to talk to dealer about that I think - I would be!

Frosty

[revster]

Hi Kenny

I just looked at my 7.5 R - and it does not have the bolts as shown in your pic - I can send pic if needed

You need to talk to dealer about that I think - I would be!

Frosty

Just checked mine, no bolts at all.