pufframmy:
glad to hear from Golf user am new Golf owner still enjoy it i just get it month now please what is the best month to service it ? kindly reply

It depends on the usage. No specific timeline. I do servicing sometmes twice a month when i travelled long and once in 6 weeks if I didnt travel.

glolomoh:


It depends on the usage. No specific timeline. I do servicing sometmes twice a month when i travelled long and once in 6 weeks if I didnt travel.

I serviced my Golf 4 yesterday after Church, I changed only oil sef, got the original total 5000 for 4500, I didn't change filter though.

Last time i changed the oil was January 2017 or December 2016 I think. It notified on my dashboard on Saturday that the oil is low.

I might not do another oil change until December 2017.

Chelseafan1:


I serviced my Golf 4 yesterday after Church, I changed only oil sef, got the original total 5000 for 4500, I didn't change filter though.

Last time i changed the oil was January 2017 or December 2016 I think. It notified on my dashboard on Saturday that the oil is low.

I might not do another oil change until December 2017.

I don't have that kind of mind. Maximum I have stayed without changing d oil is 9 weeks and it is once.

if i can afford to buy oil of 5k, what stop me from buying a filter of 1k or less ?

My cars are darling and i dont joke with their wellbeing. And, they hardly Bleep up.

glolomoh:


I don't have that kind of mind. Maximum I have stayed without changing d oil is 9 weeks and it is once.

if i can afford to buy oil of 5k, what stop me from buying a filter of 1k or less ?

My cars are darling and i dont joke with their wellbeing. And, they hardly Bleep up.

Remember I have used this car for good 5 years, when It was still new, I was changing oil like every month too but then, I realised I was cheating myself when I hardly travelled with it, I was only driving around town, going for lectures, going out with friends, church etc.

Now, it's just going to work, church, traveling few kilometres maybe once in a month, last time it travelled far was August last year when I took it to lag for a Visa appointment, then to Osogbo earlier this year.

I no too dey travel like that sha.

Chelseafan1:


Remember I have used this car for good 5 years, when It was still new, I was changing oil like every month too but then, I realised I was cheating myself when I hardly travelled with it, I was only driving around town, going for lectures, going out with friends, church etc.

Now, it's just going to work, church, traveling few kilometres maybe once in a month, last time it travelled far was August last year when I took it to lag for a Visa appointment, then to Osogbo earlier this year.

I no too dey travel like that sha.

I travel alot. That's what my profession demands

glolomoh:



I travel alot. That's what my profession demands

What might that be?

Chelseafan1:

What might that be?

Legal practice

glolomoh:


Legal practice

Oh...nice.

Was still talking about that profession with a guy yesterday, I hear a lot from doz in Naija how the pay is bad and all that.

This one you travel around, the pay has to be good.

Well My Machine never travel out Of The State So i dont think i need to be change oil sooner and also i just done change oil flitler last week when i notice Black smoke coming out when i raise the car speedmeter

Chelseafan1:


Oh...nice.

Was still talking about that profession with a guy yesterday, I hear a lot from doz in Naija how the pay is bad and all that.

This one you travel around, the pay has to be good.

Yeah, pay could be that bad if you are salaried under a senior colleague. The sky is your limit when you are independent. Mind you, tutelage under a senior is a necessary devil as it expose you to high profile cases, connections, billing, tactics etc.

I earned 10k for 3 years while under senior lawyers and my first job (drafting of land agreement) in my chamber earned me 800k. My Junior partners earned 25k . Hope u can deduce how it works here

glolomoh:


Yeah, pay could be that bad if you are salaried under a senior colleague. The sky is your limit when you are independent. Mind you, tutelage under a senior is a necessary devil as it expose you to high profile cases, connections, billing, tactics etc.

I earned 10k for 3 years while under senior lawyers and my first job (drafting of land agreement) in my chamber earned me 800k. My Junior partners earned 25k . Hope u can deduce how it works here

Sure I do, I have a better understanding now.

pufframmy:
Well My Machine never travel out Of The State So i dont think i need to be change oil sooner and also i just done change oil flitler last week when i notice Black smoke coming out when i raise the car speedmeter

Did the car stop emitting the black smoke after the filter change.?

littlejoe8:

Lady golf3 is a very good & rugged car but that is if u maintain it as due. Don't 4get 2 check ur radiator water level & don't over fill it as it may cos overheating if u do. Be sensitive to the fan 2 know if its working well & always read ur dashboard indicators like ur temperature gauge, oil alarm switch, ensure they are working. If possible keep d car engine away from water as d engine doesn't like water. Service the engine on monthly basis by changing engine oil, oil filter & plugs if possible.to enjoy dis car u nid 2 be sensitive 2 ur engine.

Servicing the Engine monthly might just kill 5 he Engine . Frequent oil change leads to sludge formation . The watch word would be use recommended fluids for your car as specified by the manufacturer .

Chelseafan1:


I serviced my Golf 4 yesterday after Church, I changed only oil sef, got the original total 5000 for 4500, I didn't change filter though.

Last time i changed the oil was January 2017 or December 2016 I think. It notified on my dashboard on Saturday that the oil is low.

I might not do another oil change until December 2017.

Oil change without filter change is like U have a long bathe and putting back same underwear .

glolomoh:


I don't have that kind of mind. Maximum I have stayed without changing d oil is 9 weeks and it is once.

if i can afford to buy oil of 5k, what stop me from buying a filter of 1k or less ?

My cars are darling and i dont joke with their wellbeing. And, they hardly Bleep up.

Changing your car oil that frequency is doing more harm than good . You should be changing your fuel filter with that frequency cos there are too many dirty and bad fuel arround .

erico2k2:

Changing your car oil that frequency is doing more harm than good . You should be changing your fuel filter with that frequency cos there are too many dirty and bad fuel arround .

I change both together.

glolomoh:


I change both together.

To frequent 3000 miles is the specification .

erico2k2:

Oil change without filter change is like have a long bathe and putting back same underwear .

Look at it this way, I can still drive around without changing filter, but I sure can't drive around without changing oil as at when due.



When next I'll service this car, maybe December, I'll change the oil filter.

erico2k2:

Changing your car oil that frequency is doing more harm than good . You should be changing your fuel filter with that frequency cos there are too many dirty and bad fuel arround .

I have not changed my fuel filter in those 5 years and this car hasn't broken down even once.

erico2k2:

To frequent 3000 miles is the specification .

Make this straight, 3000 miles or km?

Chelseafan1:


Make this straight, 3000 miles or km?

Miles but this must be when and only you use the specific viscosity of oil . For your car.

Chelseafan1:


I have not changed my fuel filter in those 5 years and this car hasn't broken down even once.

Well you should. Check your service manual to see when you are meant to change
Timing belt
Fan belt
Fuel filter .
You should not wait for them to pack up B4 changing . Preventative mentanance is very important .

Chelseafan1:


Look at it this way, I can still drive around without changing filter, but I sure can't drive around without changing oil as at when due.



When next I'll service this car, maybe December, I'll change the oil filter.

Trust me if your fuel filter mess you up it won't only be the fuel filter you change . It might damage injectors , fuel pump and put you down in a very dangerous spot at an ungodly hour .
I'm talking frm expirience .
Do you fancy servicing your fuel system on the east West rd about 1130 pm 10 mins from Bayelsa ? ?

If U guys telle the year model of your VWs I can tell U what Oil viscosity to use .

erico2k2:

Well you should. Check your service manual to see when you ate meant to change
Timing belt
Fan belt
Fuel filter .
You should not wait for them to pack up B4 changing . Preventative mentanance is very important .

I have changed fly wheel, I do check my tie rod and ball joint too occasionally, changed gear oil like twice in those years, changed fan belt once too.

Those are like the major things I have changed.

erico2k2:
If U guys telle the year model of your VWs I can tell U what Oil viscosity to use .

Mine is Golf 4 1999 model.

erico2k2:

Trust me if your fuel filter mess you up it won't only be the fuel filter you change . It might damage injectors , fuel pump and put you down in a very dangerous spot at an ungodly hour .
I'm talking frm expirience .
Do you fancy servicing your fuel system on the east West rd about 1130 pm 10 mins from Bayelsa ? ?

Hehehehe, ds one is strong.

I have experienced this once when the Coach taking us on an excursion broke down...all effort to fix it that day failed. He had to arrange for another bus.

erico2k2:

Well you should. Check your service manual to see when you are meant to change
Timing belt
Fan belt
Fuel filter .
You should not wait for them to pack up B4 changing . Preventative mentanance is very important .

My manual was written in German, downloaded a translator but the manual isn't a full one. I have tried downloading some online but I haven't gotten any that makes sense.

Chelseafan1:


Mine is Golf 4 1999 model.

U are most likely to use 5w30

Chelseafan1:


My manual was written in German, downloaded a translator but the manual isn't a full one. I have tried downloading some online but I haven't gotten any that makes sense.

I will chk the uk site wen I get home see what I can do 4 yah

Chelseafan1:


I have changed fly wheel, I do check my tie rod and ball joint too occasionally, changed gear oil like twice in those years, changed fan belt once too.

Those are like the major things I have changed.

That's good . If you can detect knock on ur ball joint then you ate sage to call for its replacement b4 it puts you down . U should be careful of your gear oils . Especially if U do get a newer car . Some of the oils are lifelong . Fan belt you should check at least monthly . It's degradation is physical so if you spot brakes on it then it's good to change and Oh always ha e a spare one in your car

yes

Chelseafan1:


Did the car stop emitting the black smoke after the filter change.?