Comments on: The Dreaded 40,000mi. Service Has Arrived for My GTI http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/ Reviews, opinions and rants on all things Volkswagen Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:28:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Roxy http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-209138 Roxy Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:16:52 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-209138 I was quoted by two dealers in CT. The dealer from where I purchased my 2007 Jetta 2.5 quoted me for 625 and the other quoted me 434. I know its recommended to service the vehicle during the 40,000.00 but is it necessary for those things? Its insane! I'm never purchasing a german car ever again and I thought my next car would be a GTI.... think again... I was quoted by two dealers in CT. The dealer from where I purchased my 2007 Jetta 2.5 quoted me for 625 and the other quoted me 434. I know its recommended to service the vehicle during the 40,000.00 but is it necessary for those things? Its insane! I’m never purchasing a german car ever again and I thought my next car would be a GTI…. think again…

]]> By: Karan Oswad http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-194025 Karan Oswad Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:32:14 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-194025 I was quoted $1100.00 in Arkansas for my 2006 Jetta TDI and I am not happy at all! I was quoted $1100.00 in Arkansas for my 2006 Jetta TDI and I am not happy at all!

]]> By: Dan Volkens http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-193838 Dan Volkens Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:47:13 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-193838 Sounds like they're ripping you off Ken, but before you can know for sure, maybe try getting some quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison. It could just be that expensive, which would suck big time. Sounds like they’re ripping you off Ken, but before you can know for sure, maybe try getting some quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison. It could just be that expensive, which would suck big time.

]]> By: Ken http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-193825 Ken Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:57:40 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-193825 The 40K service on my 2006 Jetta GLI was quoted at over $1000 at Boardwalk Volkswagen a dealership in the San Francisco bay area. Is it because I have the 2.0T motor and the DSG transmission? Or are they just ripping me off? The 40K service on my 2006 Jetta GLI was quoted at over $1000 at Boardwalk Volkswagen a dealership in the San Francisco bay area. Is it because I have the 2.0T motor and the DSG transmission? Or are they just ripping me off?

]]> By: Dan Volkens http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-179392 Dan Volkens Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:02:20 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-179392 Holy cow dude, I'd say so! Have you looked into the DIY route with the brake pads and rotors? Could probably save a TON there. Holy cow dude, I’d say so! Have you looked into the DIY route with the brake pads and rotors? Could probably save a TON there.

]]> By: Justin http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-179389 Justin Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:52:49 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-179389 I got the 'double-whammy' so to speak. Scheduled the 40,000 for my '05 Touareg V8 through a VW Dealer. Quoted $650. Then, a couple of days before the service I got a "Check Brake Pads" warning. Guess who needs new pads & rotors on all 4 wheels?! That's right. Grand total of $2,300 +tax. That'll about wrap up my Christmas shopping. Love VW's...hate their service costs. I got the ‘double-whammy’ so to speak. Scheduled the 40,000 for my ‘05 Touareg V8 through a VW Dealer. Quoted $650. Then, a couple of days before the service I got a “Check Brake Pads” warning. Guess who needs new pads & rotors on all 4 wheels?! That’s right.

Grand total of $2,300 +tax. That’ll about wrap up my Christmas shopping.

Love VW’s…hate their service costs.

]]> By: cynthia http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-179122 cynthia Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:20:53 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-179122 $508 in TX. My goodness. I was totally not expecting to pay that much today, but feeling better after seeing how much everyone else paid. $508 in TX. My goodness. I was totally not expecting to pay that much today, but feeling better after seeing how much everyone else paid.

]]> By: Dan Volkens http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-156554 Dan Volkens Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:47:04 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-156554 Hey John, the 40k items are pretty regular maintenance items that I wouldn't recommend skipping. I know, the cost sucks. :) Hey John, the 40k items are pretty regular maintenance items that I wouldn’t recommend skipping. I know, the cost sucks. :)

]]> By: John http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-156433 John Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:25:42 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-156433 I have a 2004 tdi with about 44,000 miles on it. Cost of the 40,000 mi. service in southern mn is $450. The warranty has ended. It sounds like most of you here view the 40,000 mi service as necessary. Is this opinion related to still having a warranty or do you folks advise to get the service done whether the warranty has expired or not? I have a 2004 tdi with about 44,000 miles on it. Cost of the 40,000 mi. service in southern mn is $450. The warranty has ended. It sounds like most of you here view the 40,000 mi service as necessary. Is this opinion related to still having a warranty or do you folks advise to get the service done whether the warranty has expired or not?

]]> By: Dax http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-130326 Dax Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:07:40 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-130326 Hi Johanna, Volkswagen requires very specific gear oils for their transmissions. There are two types of gear oils for both the manual and automatic transmissions, and determining which one that is proper to used is based on the engine and transmission's code. As always, Make sure that you/your mechanic triplechecks what I have here against what Volkswagen requires for your specific engine/transmission combination before doing any work! I recorded this information from the Volkswagen Bentley Service Manual. <strong>EDIT:</strong> Also, this information pertains only to the MkIV generation of Volkswagens, which is from 1999-2005. <strong>Manual Transmissions:</strong> G50 = G 005 000 (1 liter) (75W90) G51 = G 005 100 A1 (1/2 liter) (75W90) <strong>By engine/trans:</strong> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tr> <th class="left">Engine Type</th> <th class="left">Trans Type</th> <th class="left">Trans Code</th> <th class="left">Gear Oil</th><th> </th></tr> <tr> <td>1.8T</td> <td>02J</td> <td>EBN</td> <td><strong>G50</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark">EBQ</td> <td class="dark"><strong>G50</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>EGX</td> <td><strong>G50</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark">EGY</td> <td class="dark"><strong>G51</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>EHA</td> <td><strong>G50</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark">ENJ</td> <td class="dark"><strong>G50</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>FBW</td> <td><strong>G50</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark">FBX</td> <td class="dark"><strong>G51</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>FDS</td> <td><strong>G50</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dark">1.9</td> <td class="dark">02J</td> <td class="dark">DQY</td> <td class="dark"><strong>G50</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>EBJ</td> <td><strong>G50</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark">EGR</td> <td class="dark"><strong>G50</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.0</td> <td>02J</td> <td>DZQ,EBP,EGT,EKG,EMS</td> <td><strong>G50</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark">EFG,ERS,EVR</td> <td class="dark"><strong>G51</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>EGC</td> <td><strong>G50</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark">EGU</td> <td class="dark"><strong>G50</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>EMR</td> <td><strong>G50</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark">FBV</td> <td class="dark"><strong>G51</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.8</td> <td>02J</td> <td>DZC,EHC</td> <td><strong>G50</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark">EGF</td> <td class="dark"><strong>G50</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>EZK</td> <td><strong>G51</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark"> </td> <td class="dark">FBY</td> <td class="dark"><strong>G51</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>FCF</td> <td><strong>G51</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dark">1.8T</td> <td class="dark">02M</td> <td class="dark">ERR</td> <td class="dark"><strong>G51</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>FML,FZQ</td> <td><strong>G51</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dark">2.8</td> <td class="dark">02M</td> <td class="dark">EDJ</td> <td class="dark"><strong>G51</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>FSR,FZR</td> <td><strong>G51</strong></td> </tr> </table> <strong>Automatic Transmissions:</strong> The autos are a bit simpler. Gear oil required for: - 01M transmission (4-speed): G 052 162 A2 - 09A transmission (5-speed): G 052 990 A2 Hi Johanna, Volkswagen requires very specific gear oils for their transmissions. There are two types of gear oils for both the manual and automatic transmissions, and determining which one that is proper to used is based on the engine and transmission’s code.

As always, Make sure that you/your mechanic triplechecks what I have here against what Volkswagen requires for your specific engine/transmission combination before doing any work! I recorded this information from the Volkswagen Bentley Service Manual.

EDIT: Also, this information pertains only to the MkIV generation of Volkswagens, which is from 1999-2005.

Manual Transmissions:

G50 = G 005 000 (1 liter) (75W90)
G51 = G 005 100 A1 (1/2 liter) (75W90)

By engine/trans:

Engine Type Trans Type Trans Code Gear Oil
1.8T 02J EBN G50
    EBQ G50
    EGX G50
    EGY G51
    EHA G50
    ENJ G50
    FBW G50
    FBX G51
    FDS G50
1.9 02J DQY G50
    EBJ G50
    EGR G50
2.0 02J DZQ,EBP,EGT,EKG,EMS G50
    EFG,ERS,EVR G51
    EGC G50
    EGU G50
    EMR G50
    FBV G51
2.8 02J DZC,EHC G50
    EGF G50
    EZK G51
    FBY G51
    FCF G51
1.8T 02M ERR G51
    FML,FZQ G51
2.8 02M EDJ G51
    FSR,FZR G51

Automatic Transmissions:
The autos are a bit simpler.

Gear oil required for:
- 01M transmission (4-speed): G 052 162 A2
- 09A transmission (5-speed): G 052 990 A2

]]> By: johanna http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-130190 johanna Sat, 02 Feb 2008 11:28:49 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-130190 i am hitting the 40k and ive been quoted £500.00 by vw the thing is ive found a friend who is mechanics for the police but vw have told me that i need a special oil in my gearbox that other garages wont do and i risk damaging my car!is this true do gti,s need special oil? i am hitting the 40k and ive been quoted £500.00 by vw the thing is ive found a friend who is mechanics for the police but vw have told me that i need a special oil in my gearbox that other garages wont do and i risk damaging my car!is this true do gti,s need special oil?

]]> By: jwood http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-70502 jwood Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:31:00 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-70502 590$ for my R32 on the 40k. Didn't feel like voiding my warranty. I took it to a mom 'n pop shop to see what's the price difference. Besides not having the tools to do it it was still 450$. I would say having the piece of mind of a VW dealer doing is well worth the 590$ for my R. 590$ for my R32 on the 40k. Didn’t feel like voiding my warranty. I took it to a mom ‘n pop shop to see what’s the price difference. Besides not having the tools to do it it was still 450$. I would say having the piece of mind of a VW dealer doing is well worth the 590$ for my R.

]]> By: Dax http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-25527 Dax Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:44:06 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-25527 Good call Steve. I'll bet, though, that you'll be hardpressed to convince them to only do the changes versus the 50k. But yeah, both the 40k and 50k are mostly checks. Let us know how it goes! Good call Steve. I’ll bet, though, that you’ll be hardpressed to convince them to only do the changes versus the 50k. But yeah, both the 40k and 50k are mostly checks. Let us know how it goes!

]]> By: Steve http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-25073 Steve Thu, 22 Mar 2007 03:23:49 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-25073 I'm pricing the 50k service right now on an '02 1.8T GTI. Besides inspections, the only work they actually do is an oil change and tire rotation. Here's a link I found from my local VW dealer that lists the service intervals and work items by engine type: http://www.cartervw.com/en_US/ I am definitely inclined to ask for an oil change and its related inspection, a tire rotation, and maybe after checking my last service interval, a change of break fluid. VW recommends every two years on brake fluid. I'll find out what that costs vs. "50k service." I’m pricing the 50k service right now on an ‘02 1.8T GTI. Besides inspections, the only work they actually do is an oil change and tire rotation.

Here’s a link I found from my local VW dealer that lists the service intervals and work items by engine type:

http://www.cartervw.com/en_US/

I am definitely inclined to ask for an oil change and its related inspection, a tire rotation, and maybe after checking my last service interval, a change of break fluid. VW recommends every two years on brake fluid. I’ll find out what that costs vs. “50k service.”

]]> By: Rose http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-13585 Rose Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:59:45 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-13585 You should shop around. The dealer quoted me about $500 for my Golf. I found a local and established business that will do the work for $350. You should shop around. The dealer quoted me about $500 for my Golf. I found a local and established business that will do the work for $350.

]]> By: Teri http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-11006 Teri Wed, 27 Dec 2006 19:39:52 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-11006 $380 in Iowa for the entire service, but everything is cheaper in the midwest. I wouldn't do it if I didn't have to keep my warranty to 50K. Once its past that, I won't be doing all of that stuff.....ridiculous if you ask me no matter how much they do or do not do. $380 in Iowa for the entire service, but everything is cheaper in the midwest. I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t have to keep my warranty to 50K. Once its past that, I won’t be doing all of that stuff…..ridiculous if you ask me no matter how much they do or do not do.

]]> By: Judge http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-7954 Judge Thu, 07 Dec 2006 06:08:59 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-7954 $600 at one dealer in San Francisco ...How do the dealers arrive at the price, by the way? Per hour spent, labor works out to over 100 bucks. Forget law school, engineering, or medicine. Be a mechanic!! $600 at one dealer in San Francisco …How do the dealers arrive at the price, by the way? Per hour spent, labor works out to over 100 bucks. Forget law school, engineering, or medicine. Be a mechanic!!

]]> By: Telanas http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-5166 Telanas Wed, 15 Nov 2006 23:05:15 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-5166 $399 in Arizona if you have them skip rotating the tires. So I was upset, but feel much better about the cost now that I hear from all of you. $399 in Arizona if you have them skip rotating the tires. So I was upset, but feel much better about the cost now that I hear from all of you.

]]> By: Silviu http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-4924 Silviu Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:32:07 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-4924 $595 in Sacramento California.. preparing to eat ramen for the next month $595 in Sacramento California.. preparing to eat ramen for the next month

]]> By: marc http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/comment-page-1/#comment-3915 marc Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:43:53 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/05/04/the-dreaded-40000mi-service-has-arrived-for-my-gti/#comment-3915 In New Orleans, the 40k service is $650, so count your blessings In New Orleans, the 40k service is $650, so count your blessings

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