Search found 71 matches

by zebraman
Thu Aug 07, 2014 5:23 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Radio signal loss
Replies: 5
Views: 1212

Re: Radio signal loss

It can't have been anything on the cars.

The fault will have been in the transmitter, the storm probably took out the local repeater and you were picking up reception from the next nearest one.
by zebraman
Sun Jul 27, 2014 8:42 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Coolant leak on 6R TDI
Replies: 7
Views: 3798

Re: Coolant leak on 6R TDI

You need to try and locate the source of the leak. It should be possible to narrow it down by looking at where the puddle forms under the car. The coolant system could be getting pressurized by a faulty head gasket. It does not follow that you will get water in the oil. A "sniff" test of t...
by zebraman
Sun Jul 27, 2014 3:28 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 10k mile oil service question
Replies: 5
Views: 1611

Re: 10k mile oil service question

If the car has no turbo, it's not so much of an issue. Modern oils are very good, and still do their job even when they have gone black, which in the old days meant time to change it. However it only costs £40 to change the oil/filter, and it is such an easy job on the Polo, that l change it annuall...
by zebraman
Sat Jul 26, 2014 11:05 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 10k mile oil service question
Replies: 5
Views: 1611

Re: 10k mile oil service question

I would change the engine oil at 12 month intervals, regardless of mileage.
by zebraman
Fri Jul 25, 2014 7:13 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Difference between 60bhp and 70bhp model 6r?
Replies: 1
Views: 775

Re: Difference between 60bhp and 70bhp model 6r?

I think the new models are both 4v per cylinder one litre units, so the difference is in the software.

Where the old 1.2 litre 60ps was a two valve, and the 70ps was a four valve. So you could not buy the 60ps and upgrade it to 70ps.
by zebraman
Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:25 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: GTi hill hold question
Replies: 6
Views: 2054

Re: GTi hill hold question

It should be possible to turn it off.

Reverse parking on a hill is a nightmare in our Polo. I nearly hit the car downhill twice last time l tried it, and l drive a van all day every day, so would consider myself at least competent.
by zebraman
Mon Jul 21, 2014 6:09 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: GTi hill hold question
Replies: 6
Views: 2054

Re: GTi hill hold question

I still hate "hill hold assist". My friend's 2012 Scirocco has it. I went to move it off his drive, which is on a hill. I put it in reverse and put my foot on the brake. I let off the handbrake, then released the footbrake....and nothing happened. I touched the brake pedal and the damn thi...
by zebraman
Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:09 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 5w-30 or 5w-40?
Replies: 8
Views: 6117

Re: 5w-30 or 5w-40?

Either will be fine.

5w/30 is used generally for fuel economy reasons, being thinner it means slightly more MPG. But l doubt you will notice the difference in economy.
Personally l would go with 5w/40 anyway.
by zebraman
Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:29 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Recirculation function
Replies: 3
Views: 1009

Re: Recirculation function

Yes that worked, one click off maximum cold cancels the auto recirculation function.

And only moving it that far does not produce any heat. So all good.
by zebraman
Sat Jul 12, 2014 3:09 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Recirculation function
Replies: 3
Views: 1009

Re: Recirculation function

Thanks.

My Polo being early 2012, I don't have the semi automatic climate control, just an A/C button and standard heater controls.
But l will try turning the temperature dial a little off "blue" and see if that works.
by zebraman
Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:12 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Recirculation function
Replies: 3
Views: 1009

Recirculation function

Every time l turn on the aircon, the flippin' recirculation button turns itself on as well, and l have to turn it off again.

Is this normal? Can l stop it from doing it?
by zebraman
Thu Jul 10, 2014 6:44 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: First Car - New Polo - Thoughts
Replies: 15
Views: 3137

Re: First Car - New Polo - Thoughts

My only thought was,

The 1.2 might be all the car you need, and it's £3,000 cheaper than the GT or TSi.
by zebraman
Sat Jul 05, 2014 3:00 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: First Car - New Polo - Thoughts
Replies: 15
Views: 3137

Re: First Car - New Polo - Thoughts

I was talking about the 1.2 60hp three cylinder engine.

Only because l discounted it myself, until l test drove one, and was amazed at how good it is.
I have not driven the new version with the 1.0 litre engine, ours is a 2012.
by zebraman
Fri Jul 04, 2014 6:03 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: First Car - New Polo - Thoughts
Replies: 15
Views: 3137

Re: First Car - New Polo - Thoughts

Don't discount the standard 1.2 version either, at least until you have driven one.