My Golf has 174,000 miles on the clock and is still going strong
I bought a Volkswagen Golf MKIV GT PDI 130 from my brother-in-law who owned the car for years and bought it with 30k on it. It's now done 174k, mainly motorway miles by a very considerate driver who has stuck to all maintenance schedules and had the belt changed every 60k or so - it's even on the original clutch!
It drives great, and pulls like a mule, but I'd like to ensure it goes on as long as possible. Do you have a fool's guide to longevity, or some tips for the same. I drive sensibly and considerately and intend to maintain the car to the previous owner's levels.
It drives great, and pulls like a mule, but I'd like to ensure it goes on as long as possible. Do you have a fool's guide to longevity, or some tips for the same. I drive sensibly and considerately and intend to maintain the car to the previous owner's levels.
Asked on 14 January 2011 by Matt H
Answered by
Honest John
The car has done well, so continue with its service regime, if anything changing the oil and filter a bit more often. Absolutely crucial for the PD injectors to use the correct sludge dispersing oil.
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