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VW MkVII Golf R Note Log

2017 Volkswagen Golf R
Property of AkaButch. Added Feb 12 2017

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Dec 9 2023

Installed Winter tires. @ ~6100 miles / 1 year Parts from FCP Euro Auto Parts Mann Filter LiquiMoly Leichtlauf 5w40 ALSO: LM Engine Flush LM MoS2 Engine Treatment and LM Jectron Fuel Injector Cleaner

  • 50,525

Added by AkaButch on Dec 9 2023 at 4:53 pm


Dec 18 2022

@ ~7K miles / 1 year Parts from FCP Euro Auto Parts Mann Filter LiquiMoly Leichtlauf 5w40 ALSO: STP Synthetic Engine Flush and LM MoS2 Engine Treatment and LM Jectron Fuel Injector Cleaner

  • 44,133

Added by AkaButch on Dec 18 2022 at 12:22 pm


Nov 12 2022

Tires/Wheels Winter/ Summer Swap

  • 43,287

Added by AkaButch on Nov 12 2022 at 11:05 am


Feb 28 2022

Side Turning bulbs 2 x Hella H7 2.0 High Performance

  • 38,700

Added by AkaButch on Feb 28 2022 at 4:50 pm


Dec 18 2021

Parts from FCP Euro Auto Parts Mann Filter LiquiMoly Leichtlauf 5w40 ALSO: LM Engine Flush and Ceratech Engine Treatment and LM Fuel system treatment

  • 37,477

Added by AkaButch on Dec 18 2021 at 1:02 pm


Nov 28 2021

Tires/Wheels Winter/ Summer Swap

  • 37,130

Added by AkaButch on Nov 28 2021 at 12:57 pm


May 12 2021

Self installed NGK Ruthenium HX LFER7BHX 95125

  • 33,692

Added by AkaButch on May 12 2021 at 10:35 am


May 4 2021

Warranty repair of leaking timing and valve cover gaskets. Note, it looks like the valve cover was sealed with a liquid gasket as the fluorescent green color could be seen seeping out of the seal area. VW/Audi uses a green sealant, so this is normal on the valve cover.

  • 33,444

Added by AkaButch on May 12 2021 at 11:51 am


Remove snow tires/wheels Remove original summer tires from summer wheels, and mount new/preowned summer tires. Balance wheels and Align.

  • 33,444

Added by AkaButch on May 12 2021 at 11:38 am


Jan 30 2021

Sonax PNS paint sealant

  • 32,300

Added by AkaButch on Jan 30 2021 at 9:34 pm


Jan 23 2021

MANN FP26-009

  • 32,550

Added by AkaButch on Jan 23 2021 at 4:11 pm


Jan 14 2021

Mann Filter #C30005

  • 32,300

Added by AkaButch on Jan 14 2021 at 5:24 pm


Jan 9 2021

6 liters Motul 8100 X-Clean 5w40 Mann Filter DIY

  • 32,252

Added by AkaButch on Jan 9 2021 at 3:27 pm


Dec 6 2020

Tires/Wheels Winter/ Summer Swap

  • 31,500

Added by AkaButch on Dec 6 2020 at 6:54 pm


Apr 8 2020

Sonax PNS paint sealant

  • 28,390

Added by AkaButch on Apr 8 2020 at 6:03 pm


Apr 4 2020

Tires/Wheels Winter/ Summer Swap

  • 28,381

Added by AkaButch on Apr 4 2020 at 5:07 pm


Dec 21 2019

Engine Oil, Brake Fluid, Clutch Hydraulic Fluid

  • 26,600

Added by AkaButch on Dec 21 2019 at 12:31 pm


Nov 24 2019

Removed JB4 for dealer service

  • 25,988

Added by AkaButch on Nov 24 2019 at 11:48 am


Nov 9 2019

Tires/Wheels Winter/ Summer Swap

  • 24,800

Added by AkaButch on Nov 9 2019 at 10:42 am


Jun 22 2019

Sonax PNS complete car

  • 21,800

Added by AkaButch on Jun 22 2019 at 9:58 pm


Apr 6 2019

Tires/Wheels Winter/ Summer Swap

  • 20,300

Added by AkaButch on Apr 28 2019 at 10:59 am


Feb 16 2019

ReInstalled JB4 Tune box & updated firmware to JB4_VW_8_4.hex

  • 19,083

Added by AkaButch on Feb 16 2019 at 3:18 pm


Dec 24 2018

Bosch #A282H Rear #A863S AeroTwin (front pair)

  • 17,777

Added by AkaButch on Dec 24 2018 at 3:30 pm


Dec 15 2018

20K service. Oil change and service intervals were not properly reset at the dealership when service was performed. The information in the infotainment unit is incorrect. The service interval was reset at 19,054 miles.

  • 17,590

Added by AkaButch on Dec 24 2018 at 3:30 pm


Dec 3 2018

Sonax PNS complete car for Winter.

  • 17,225

Added by AkaButch on Dec 3 2018 at 8:21 pm


Dec 1 2018

JB4 Piggyback removed in anticipation of Dealer oil service, etc. ODB plug was stored above footwell tucked in near vent outlet. Wire from plug through firewall was tucked up against firewall behind battery.

  • 17,225

Added by AkaButch on Dec 1 2018 at 3:44 pm


Removed original 19 summer tires and wheels Installed Nokian 18 winter tires and black wheels.

  • 17,225

Added by AkaButch on Dec 1 2018 at 2:40 pm


Nov 26 2018

All winter wheels balanced via Hunter RoadForce machine. Tires w tape go to front.

  • 17,000

Added by AkaButch on Nov 26 2018 at 5:17 pm


Mar 30 2018

Original 19” summer tires w Pretoria rims installed. Winter 18” tires on black rims removed. Wheels on rear were marked w twine. Wheels should be checked before remounting. Some vibrations were felt. Prob from a rear wheel

  • 10,200

Added by AkaButch on Apr 6 2018 at 5:08 pm


Mar 24 2018

JB4 Motorsport piggyback installed

  • 10,150

Added by AkaButch on Apr 6 2018 at 5:04 pm


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