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Cheers. I'll hang on until the next full tank

Just bringing this topic up again. I've ordered another can of BG244 and by the time it gets delivered on Thursday, I'll be down to half a tank of fuel. The can treats up to 60 litres of fuel with the Golf's tank being 55 litres. Is it ok to pour it into half a tank or should I wait until I've...

Word has reached my ear about this so I thought I'd share it here and copy my response from another forum re the Consumer Rights Act 2015. https://www.discosportforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5958 S.31 of the 2015 Act: (1)A term of a contract to supply goods is not binding on the consumer...

Yes I'm going to email dynotech and ask some questions about mods beyond just the standard remap

Thanks. Not turbo, it's just that there are greater levels of remapping available. I read on one forum that the standard clutch can handle 180bhp. I find that a bit of a stretch and I dare say that there are many other components to consider with such a power hike.

I am re-visiting this topic again. Insurance renewal date is 14/04 which means the renewal documents will be along in the next few weeks. Admiral came out at £5 more per month than I am currently paying with Sainsburys (who refuse cover for the mod) but for that I had to up it to £500 excess...

No worries. Understandable. Just pleased with the results after it was so filthy!

Cheers. I'll leave the post as is then.

As per previous posts, I normally wash and polish my own car but I have not done it since November! The lack of daylight in winter and the weather meant it just kept being put back. The setting up to wash is a pain even in good weather so I decided to employ the services of Careys Valeting who...

Thanks all for the input. I am placing an order now for a can and will see how it goes. The great thing is Wayne that I live 7 miles from work and the morning commute is probably 80% A38 cruising but due to the one way system through the site, my route home is slightly different and probably...

I don't understand the technical aspects but I presume that the BG244 will help with the injectors to a greater extent than whatever they put into the diesel at the pumps.

Thanks. The only other thing that occurred to me is that having been using V-Power Diesel since April, the detergents etc. in the fuel should clean everything up anyway. Or perhaps this BG stuff is in a different league?

Thanks. Just checked out the BG244 stuff which gets excellent reviews. Do I need to wait until almost empty and pour it in before filling up or am I ok using it now I've just filled up?

Who knows their stuff with VAG PD engines? I have heard they can be a pain with things like injectors if not looked after properly. In a bid to combat any such issues and because I care about my cars, ever since buying my Golf TDi in April, I have filled up with Shell V-Power Nitro+ Diesel. To...

On the cold mornings lately, I have noticed the coil light on my Golf (1.9 PD engine) takes a few seconds to go out. I also find the engine starts more smoothly on cold mornings if I turn the ignition off then back on again so the coil goes out for the 2nd time before I start the engine.

Cheers, I'll bear that in mind.

Spoke to my insurer (Sainsburys) yesterday and they refuse to cover such a modification. Rather than cancel and go elsewhere, I will wait until renewal and get a number of quotes that will cover the modification. Not in a rush at the moment.

Thanks. I'll have a chat with them tomorrow to see what they think. I have emailed dynotech asking a few questions. We have just got back from a family holiday in Scotland and I have felt a bit spoilt driving my dads 2012 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi SE Technik 170PS! So much more power!

Any experience/thoughts of insurance companies? I.e. what they quote for modifications such as this? I will contact them soon to get an actual price.

Thanks. The in gear pace is one area that my Golf as it stands is lacking. The power arrives in a surge which is over far too quickly before needing to change gear. I know diesels don't rev but a broader spread of power would be nice. Acceleration in 5th at around 60 is pedestrian but dropping...

4 months into ownership now and I am now contemplating a remap. My local remap specialist has a good reputation and offers the following: http://www.dynoremapping.co.uk/remapping.php?m=Volkswagen&mod=Golf(V)&ver=1.9L 8v TDi I have the 1.9 105bhp model so would see 135bhp after remap and a jump...

Sold! To a guy at work. Thanks

I have 4 part worn tyres for sale but shed loads of tread left. 2 are Cooper CS2 and 2 are Kumho Eco Wing. All summer tyres and the size is 195/65 R15. Yours for just £65 ono for the lot. Collect from South Normanton just off Junction 28 of the M1 from 05/07/16 onwards. Call 07951838146...

Well I am now fuming :mad: Been out to the cinema tonight and it rained heavily. All those hours spent on the car and it's now filthy. Disgusting. I am not accepting such an outrage though and I'm digging out the gear to wash it again tomorrow. No need to polish of course so it won't take as...

Well, I have given the car a really good valet yesterday and today. Yesterday I cleaned the interior with the vac and used some Meguiars 3M dash spray which gives a nice matt finish and protects against UV. The leather steering wheel and handbrake handle were duly wiped with some leather wipes...

Used SRP followed by HD wax a couple of weeks ago but now this guy has been out and defeated the deeper scratches I couldn't remove so I will do the car again. Yes it is all in one and Autoglym say not to use it with wax. I'm thinking now that it might be better to use UDS today then top up...

Right, opinions on this guys please. The bloke I know has been out with his machine polisher and some paint and done all the scratches and even stone chips for me and it looks great I now have 2 choices when washing it tomorrow. I can either use some of the Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine Polish...

AHA! Good old post image

Just tried posting a link using img and it failed. I usually use photobucket but lately it is so slow and bombards you with bloody adverts lol

Cheers and thanks for allowing the pictures mods. This post takes me over 10 now :)

After getting lazy with my old car and using the local Polish hand car wash (free swirls with every wash!) I decided to treat my newly acquired 8 year old Golf to some TLC. From Meguiars, I had a lambswool wash mitt. The rest of the gear was Autoglym: Bodywork shampoo conditioner; Clean wheels...

Thanks for the input. Initial spending has started with minor accessories such as new front wiper blades, led sidelight bulbs and nightbreaker headlight bulbs. A professional valeter who I have used before is coming out early May to do a full "posh wash" with machine polish to eliminate swirls...

Mine hasn't got DPF which I am pleased about. I asked the dealer to confirm this during service which they duly did.

Well I picked it up yesterday and very pleased with it. All the scratches and wheels were done as promised, new cambelt, serviced, 1 new tyre and MOT done Its certainly a more rattly diesel being PD as opposed to these more refined CR diesels but once settled to a cruise its perfectly quiet and...

Will do. I much prefer services done that way.

Thanks for the further input. I'll have a good read through the VW service paperwork and check everything. I'll take a look at those lights. As for the tyres, I was converted to winter tyres a few years ago and have seen their abilities first hand. I accepted the drawbacks though and now these...

Thanks, looking forward to collection now. I'm going to see what the headlights are like on an unlit lane and if they are too dim, I'll get some OSRAM nightbreakers ordered. I'm also going to invest in a full set of Michelin Cross Climate tyres in due course. £50 per tyre ain't bad for what is...

Thanks guys. Its the 105bhp engine but I am unsure about DPF. Its an 08 plate and I am unsure when the DPF first came in but it will cost me £130 for 12 months tax. I live about 1/4 of a mile from the Shell garage so based on what you have said, I am more than happy to be putting V-Power in. I...

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum. After much research, I have finally purchased a 2008 VW Golf Mk5 5 door TDi Match from a SEAT dealer on Pride Park, Derby. It has been very well looked after I must say and the interior is immaculate, not even scratches around the electric window switches etc...