Approaching 60k....what maintenance should I be considering?

[L26_BRO]

Hey everyone,

Car is 2016 GTI S DSG, I'm @ 58,xxx getting close to 60k this year. Owned the car since 25k, oil changes every 5k. Did the DSG service and brake fluid flush @40k, plugs and front rotors+pads @50k, and now I'm here.

What else should I be thinking about for a happy car? My driving is 99% easy commuting at 65 mph, trying to make this GTI last for a good long while. Good time for the belt?
What about an alignment?

Also, I'm running a 034 doggone insert...are there any other options that would have a little less NVH? Getting off the line in 1st gear I get this annoying little shudder.

PS only mods are the APR TCU tune, stock ECU if that matters.

Thanks, Trevor

 

[c72k]

Hey everyone,

Car is 2016 GTI S DSG, I'm @ 58,xxx getting close to 60k this year. Owned the car since 25k, oil changes every 5k. Did the DSG service and brake fluid flush @40k, plugs and front rotors+pads @50k, and now I'm here.

What else should I be thinking about for a happy car? My driving is 99% easy commuting at 65 mph, trying to make this GTI last for a good long while. Good time for the belt?
What about an alignment?

Also, I'm running a 034 doggone insert...are there any other options that would have a little less NVH? Getting off the line in 1st gear I get this annoying little shudder.

PS only mods are the APR TCU tune, stock ECU if that matters.

Thanks, Trevor

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[heiney9]

Fuel filter, air filter and whatever else the manual states. On my '09 I also replaced all the coil packs, but that was more due to age than mileage. The car was almost 7 years (60K miles) old when I replaced all coil packs. I don't put more than 7.5K miles per year on my cars.

 

[TechGuy32]

Hey everyone,

Car is 2016 GTI S DSG, I'm @ 58,xxx getting close to 60k this year. Owned the car since 25k, oil changes every 5k. Did the DSG service and brake fluid flush @40k, plugs and front rotors+pads @50k, and now I'm here.

What else should I be thinking about for a happy car? My driving is 99% easy commuting at 65 mph, trying to make this GTI last for a good long while. Good time for the belt?
What about an alignment?

Also, I'm running a 034 doggone insert...are there any other options that would have a little less NVH? Getting off the line in 1st gear I get this annoying little shudder.

PS only mods are the APR TCU tune, stock ECU if that matters.

Thanks, Trevor

Do you have the Owner's Manual (OM), ? It shows all required maintenance based on mileage and time. If you don't have one I'd recommend getting one specifically for your year and model car. It has a lot of useful info. in it. You can buy one from the dealer or often a used one online.

 

[Cliff p.]

Or you can look at the owner's manual free online with your vin number.


https://www.vwserviceandparts.com/digital-resources/