Re: VR6 30,000 mile maintenance

[Robert Malinka <rmalinka@spec.net>]

Jay Saathoff wrote:
> 
> Whoa!  I crossed 30k one month ago in my '96 GTIvr6.  Central VW/Audi in
> Dallas quoted me "around $220" over the phone, which I reduced a bit
> with a coupon.  They changed oil, plugs, various/assorted small stuff,
> topped off the fluids, and generally tuned whatever was required
> (probably not much!).  We both felt the spark plug wires were fine, so
> those did not get changed.
> 
> That $600 quote may have been assuming you needed everything possible
> replaced.  Mine was probably cheap because the wires didn't need
> replacing, but I still can't believe stock VW spark plug wires and
> installation could cost you an extra $300-$400.  I would definitely shop
> around.
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Stack or Sheri [SMTP:stack@cchono.com]
> > Sent: Monday, November 17, 1997 9:53 PM
> > To:   gti-vr6@dev.tivoli.com
> > Cc:   jettaglx@igtc.com
> > Subject:      VR6 30,000 mile maintenance
> >
> > Just wondering how much other VR6 owners have paid for their 30,000
> > mile
> > maintenance at the dealership.  I was quoted around $350.00 at one
> > dealership and around $600.00 at another.  My two year warrany is used
> > up so
> > this would be the first one I'm actually paying for - I personally
> > think
> > that's way too steep.
> > Stack
> > '95glx  '90g60
> >
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Gentlemen,

There is nothing to tune up on the engine. Its a motronic fuel injection, the only set 
up you do initially would be to set up the timing.  After that it adjusts itself from 
the ECU.  Plugs have to be replaced, and of course the filters and lubrication points 
such as doors, locks, and inspection of the engine and underbody (CV joints, hoses and 
the lot). Thats what your really paying for, the labor, which varies according to where 
you live.  Where I live they charge $70/hr.  It wouldn't take to long to get to some of 
the numbers that have been quoted.


Bob