Hi, I've not been on here for a while.
Our Polo 1.4 SE petrol is now out of warrantee and is due a service. I have a couple of questions.
We bought the car in 2005 new. The last service was at 28,711 miles and it had; inspection service, oil change, plugs and filter changed. Do I take it that this service (currently at 38,750 miles) is only an oil change?
The mileage screen shows a spanner with 4200 on it, then when the engine is started it changes to 18 before going to the mileage. What are these numbers?
Also, how do I reset the service indicator?
At what mileage is the Cambelt due?
Does the fuel filter ever need changing?
Thanks in advance,
Chris
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THe 4200 is number of miles until the next service is due, and i presume that the 18 may be days till due?
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Cam belt is 60,000 miles or 4 years as mine is due now!
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To reset the service indicator look in your service book its in there , it tells you about the trip button and the key postion , very easy to do 
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Excellent, thanks for your help.
So the cam belt is 60,000 or 4 years, whichever is soonest?
There's a strange squeak when ever you release the accelerator pedal. It's gradually getting worse. If you rock the front drivers side wheel it makes the same noise with a lot of back and forth wheel movement. So I imagine there is a bush that needs replacing too!
So the cam belt is 60,000 or 4 years, whichever is soonest?
There's a strange squeak when ever you release the accelerator pedal. It's gradually getting worse. If you rock the front drivers side wheel it makes the same noise with a lot of back and forth wheel movement. So I imagine there is a bush that needs replacing too!
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Yes, although many people (myself included) would change it before 60k, maybe 45-55k depending on how much you love your carRampage wrote:So the cam belt is 60,000 or 4 years, whichever is soonest?
Id rarther pay £300 ish for a new cambelt than god knows how much for a new engine if it goes whilst out and about!
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Ok, I'm going to do the cambelt when I get the time.
Although the kit is £140 from VW!
The milage is currently 38,500 but today I noticed the sticker on the door says the next service is at 49,000 or 10/12/10 so I don't know why the service light has come on?
Although the kit is £140 from VW!
The milage is currently 38,500 but today I noticed the sticker on the door says the next service is at 49,000 or 10/12/10 so I don't know why the service light has come on?
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Mines a 2006 with 14k so 4yrs is this year. That's crazy as I hardly do any mileage in it. 