By law the BP has to have a quality check every 3 months
the dealers private tanks do not have to be checked ever.
silver Dangerous when poked
2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
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XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
I wouldnt have paid and called VWA. This is unacceptable on the dealers behalf!
I am sure VWA will come thru on this although its such a waste of time to go thru this hassle 🙁
I am sure VWA will come thru on this although its such a waste of time to go thru this hassle 🙁
silver Dangerous when poked
2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
Correction the Bp does regular monthly checks on the fuel and bi annual checks by a third party on fuel quality and calibration the owner even did a test on the "Ultimate" tank today in my presence performing a dip test with a chemical paste the result was negative = zero contaminantssilver wrote:By law the BP has to have a quality check every 3 months
the dealers private tanks do not have to be checked ever.
the matter in the specimen jar does not appear to be water it will not mix when shaken
I showed a VW mechanic (not authorised) the parts, fuel and invoice he was surprised the job took 384 mins for which i was charged $500
I have spoken to VWA customer service who will look in to it for me? 😂
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
does there dip tester thing go real far down?
all the shit settles on the bottom then when the tankers come and fill it up it all stirs up
thats why u never fill up at a servo just after a tankers been
all the shit settles on the bottom then when the tankers come and fill it up it all stirs up
thats why u never fill up at a servo just after a tankers been
amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·
I got 120,000 kms on the original petrol filter on my EF falcon before it started to run rough. I changed the filter and it still ran rough. Probably could have got another 60,000 out of it 😂
silver Dangerous when poked
2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
The Result;
While it is difficult to place the blame on anyone regarding the issue of bad fuel. Mcgraths Volkswagen have offered to perform the 15,000k service on my car free of charge, this will include all fluids, parts and labour. I have accepted this offer. considering this is normally an expensive service
I appreciate the efforts by Mcgraths to follow up on this issue.
While it is difficult to place the blame on anyone regarding the issue of bad fuel. Mcgraths Volkswagen have offered to perform the 15,000k service on my car free of charge, this will include all fluids, parts and labour. I have accepted this offer. considering this is normally an expensive service
I appreciate the efforts by Mcgraths to follow up on this issue.
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GeorgeL Officially Full-On Dubber
231 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
I think that the dealer is taking you for a ride. I've never seen a modern car whose pump was not protected by a filter and if there is a filter in place nothing solid should have gotten to the pump. The worst that should have happened is a clogged filter.
The 15000 mile service is an oil change, tire rotation and a trivial "safety inspection." Hardly worth $500.
The 15000 mile service is an oil change, tire rotation and a trivial "safety inspection." Hardly worth $500.
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
I agree..GeorgeL wrote:I think that the dealer is taking you for a ride. I've never seen a modern car whose pump was not protected by a filter and if there is a filter in place nothing solid should have gotten to the pump. The worst that should have happened is a clogged filter.
The 15000 mile service is an oil change, tire rotation and a trivial "safety inspection." Hardly worth $500.