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Rick's GTI Note Log

2012 Volkswagen GTI
Property of Ricardo1200RS. Added Jan 2 2018

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Dec 28 2023

Did 80,000 mile service. Brake pads, axel boots, lights exhaust system, sunroof drains, ribbed belt all look okay. Replaced oil and filter and cabin filter.

  • 80,112

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Dec 28 2023 at 7:00 pm


Sep 8 2023

Installed new ignition coils by Bremi

  • 78,013

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Sep 8 2023 at 1:36 pm


Sep 6 2023

De-carboned intake valves, replaced broken intake partition, repaired broken high pressure fuel sensor connector

  • 77,990

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Sep 6 2023 at 6:29 pm


Aug 3 2023

Replaced rear shock absorbers and top bushings. Also replaced rear sway bar end links.

  • 77,290

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Aug 3 2023 at 10:47 pm


Jul 22 2023

Replaced pressure control valve, fuel filter, and front sway bar end links. Flushed brake and clutch system.

  • 76,900

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Jul 22 2023 at 12:30 am


Jul 11 2023

Replaced faulty water pump and installed new water pump drive belt. Replaced upper timing chain cover. Replaced antifreeze.

  • 76,700

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Jul 13 2023 at 1:42 pm


Mar 20 2023

Brakes, Front, Brakes, Rear, Oil & Filter Change, Engine Antifreeze, Tire Rotation, Windshield Washer Fluid

  • 75,293

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Apr 3 2023 at 4:52 pm


Apr 18 2022

Checked front and rear brake pads - 4mm left

  • 70,060

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Apr 18 2022 at 5:48 pm


Jul 7 2021

Annual service. Brake pads have 4+ mm left

  • 65,904

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Jul 7 2021 at 5:21 pm


Jul 25 2020

Windshield Wipers

  • 62,000

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Aug 13 2020 at 6:40 pm


Jun 24 2020

Also checked brake pads - plenty of pad left front and back.

  • 61,772

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Jun 24 2020 at 7:17 pm


Jun 30 2019

60,000 mile service. Replaced spark plugs,coolant, brake and clutch fluid and cabin filter. Did not rotate tires because they have another 3,000 miles to go. Brake pads and discs look good. Topped up washer fluid.

  • 57,265

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Jun 30 2019 at 5:26 pm


Mar 23 2019

Inspected brake pads. Plenty of pad left.

  • 55,800

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Mar 23 2019 at 3:00 pm


Inspected brake pads. Plenty of pad left.

  • 55,800

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Mar 23 2019 at 2:59 pm


Air Filter, Oil Filter, Tire Rotation

  • 55,800

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Mar 23 2019 at 2:59 pm


Mar 7 2019

Replaced battery with new VW unit. Part 000-915-105-DG-236

  • 55,692

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Mar 7 2019 at 4:49 pm


Jun 13 2018

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ 225/40ZR18

  • 51,549

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Jun 15 2018 at 12:22 pm


May 29 2018

Engine Oil, Tire Rotation

  • 51,200

Added by Ricardo1200RS on May 29 2018 at 4:57 pm


Apr 13 2018

All tests run on 92 octane fuel. Stage 1 and 2 runs with ECU set at 91 octane map. 4/13/18 - Dyno test - 234 Hp and 286 lb-ft torque after full stage 2 chip upgrade. Tech said high humidity at time of test would keep power production down. Before any upgrades: 193 Hp, 205 lb-ft. Intake & downpipe only: 201 Hp, 206 lb-ft Stage 1 Chip only: 216 Hp, 257 lb-ft

  • 50,420

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Apr 13 2018 at 4:43 pm


Oct 13 2017

Adjusted front sway bar to stiffest setting

  • 47,368

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Jan 2 2018 at 4:25 pm


Oct 10 2017

Intake manifold replaced under extended warranty for that part.

  • 47,285

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Jan 2 2018 at 4:25 pm


Oct 6 2017

Had stage 2 low torque program upgraded to full stage 2. Now intake manifold position sensor is showing a fault code. Supposedly a new intake is covered by an extended warranty.

  • 47,196

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Jan 2 2018 at 4:25 pm


Sep 14 2017

Air Filter, Brake fluid flush, Clutch fluid flush, Transmission Fluid, Replaced Clutch & Pressure Plate

  • 46,361

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Jan 2 2018 at 4:25 pm


May 17 2017

Check engine light comes on when running ECU in stock profile. Catalytic converter efficiency below threshold

  • 44,669

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Jan 2 2018 at 4:25 pm


May 10 2017

Part of 50,000 mile service.

  • 46,341

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Jan 2 2018 at 4:25 pm


Included in 50,000 mile service

  • 44,632

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Jan 2 2018 at 4:25 pm


Included in 50,000 mile service

  • 44,672

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Jan 2 2018 at 4:25 pm


Engine Oil, 50,000 Mile Service

  • 44,632

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Jan 2 2018 at 4:25 pm


Mar 24 2017

Installed larger front sway bar from SPM

  • 43,485

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Jan 2 2018 at 4:25 pm


Jan 26 2017

  • 42,699

Added by Ricardo1200RS on Jan 2 2018 at 4:25 pm


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