My VW Polo GT TSI clocks 1 lakh km: Service & other maintenance updates

The mechatronic repair did not last too well and I was facing issues with the car on and off after 15k kms of the repair.

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Hello Bhpians,

I haven't been able to update the thread lately, however I've done 20000km since the last post.

More than a few things to report since then.

In terms of maintenance, I faced a major cut in the new Continentals. Thankfully, their warranty procedure is fairly smooth, so I got a replacement tyre in a few days at 65% discount (basis the tread wear).

One of the rear wheel bearings had failed, replaced this with an OEM unit.

I didn't take any photos, but I also put in a new multiclutch (preventive) as it had started to fail and did give faults a couple of times while on longish drives in the city. The mechatronic repair did not last too well and I was facing issues with the car on and off after 15k kms of the repair. I considered using this as an excuse to replace the car, but I couldn't think of a logical replacement, and it's always cheaper to repair your current car than replace it. I got this done at VW, and the new mechatronic was around 86K.

As is usual of late, I did several trips on the highway. Some seriously dense fog at 6am near Agra in early December. This is around 6:30am.

Despite its flaws, I still like how the Polo looks. It has really aged well. Might consider changing to the new bumpers/grilles at some point to make it look fresh again.

The Polo was at 90k on 19th May, 100k on 30th Aug, and 110k on 7th Jan

20000km in 230 odd days, probably a record for me.

I'd also shifted operations to a new garage in the second half of last year, so it really has been busy.

Here is the car inside said garage. OEM oil filter, air filter, and AC filter. Fuchs 5w40 fully synthetic engine oil - my preferred brand of late.

Spark plugs need to be replaced, and so does the fuel filter. Should get around to it in a few days when I get fresh stock.

Looking forward to the next 10k kms, as the car is unlikely to need maintenance money.

However, that should take me 6 months or so as I'm planning to use my Skoda a bit more instead.

Wish you all many happy miles.

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