James1
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- Darlington
Hi all, this is my first post so please go gentle with me!
I have had several Golfs over the years and finally got the car I wanted a MK5 GTTDI 4Motion!
I have lots of plans for it, GTI front bumper, GTI sideskirts and Monza alloys but focusing on getting the car 100% first.
Posted here as I'm lead to believe that MK5 R32 and 4motion have the same Haldex unit.
I took the car to my local VAG specialist for a Haldex oil and filter change and they couldn't do it as they said they don't have the correct tool for my car? They said they have not done a TDI 4Motion before and didn't want to spend £140 on the tool for a £70 one off job. I can understand this to be fair as it makes buisness sense.
They said that they regularly change R32 and Quattro oils on MK 4's and 5's but mine was different, is this correct?
I'm not confident to do it my self but thought this was a odd excuse for them to use as I trust them.
If anyone can offer some advice to if the units are different it would be appreciated. I could just take it to my local VW stealership but prefer to use my independent if possible.
James
I have had several Golfs over the years and finally got the car I wanted a MK5 GTTDI 4Motion!
I have lots of plans for it, GTI front bumper, GTI sideskirts and Monza alloys but focusing on getting the car 100% first.
Posted here as I'm lead to believe that MK5 R32 and 4motion have the same Haldex unit.
I took the car to my local VAG specialist for a Haldex oil and filter change and they couldn't do it as they said they don't have the correct tool for my car? They said they have not done a TDI 4Motion before and didn't want to spend £140 on the tool for a £70 one off job. I can understand this to be fair as it makes buisness sense.
They said that they regularly change R32 and Quattro oils on MK 4's and 5's but mine was different, is this correct?
I'm not confident to do it my self but thought this was a odd excuse for them to use as I trust them.
If anyone can offer some advice to if the units are different it would be appreciated. I could just take it to my local VW stealership but prefer to use my independent if possible.
James