The Service History shows that there was a DSG Oil Change @ 57074 miles. Currently on 102600 miles. The previous services are shown as 'flexible' so I assume the car is set to variable servicing. If it's relevant, it was previously a fleet car.

 

I've read (on Briskoda) that the DSG Service should be done every 40000 miles. I've also read that with variable servicing the car will monitor use and the manner of driving and adjust the servicing intervals accordingly. 

 

So, does it mean that the 57074 mile DSG Oil Change was done when the previous owner was alerted that it needed doing by the car? Should I be getting it done again now, or wait until the car tells me to?

 

Sorry if this is a stupid question; I really don't know how the service intervals and warnings work.

So the DSG Oil changes were late by the Guidelines.

 

As to the cars Oil Monitoring, take that with a pinch of salt.

The Long Life oil and VW Engines might well have a hard life and still no Oil Service Warning before 18,000 miles if the car is set on Variable Servicing.

 

A Full Main Dealer Service History does  not mean a Main Dealership serviced a car to Manufacturers Guidelines or Schedule.

You need to see receipts or invoices to see what might have been done.

Maybe Oil & Filter, maybe other filters,  an inspection a report, a Free Wash & Vacuum.

 

http://volkswagen.co.uk/owners/servicing/regimes

 

Edited 7 March, 20197 yr by Skoffski

Variable servicing only monitors engine oil condition.

 

The DSG is on a fixed service interval of 60000 km or 40000 miles. Your car is overdue its second DSG service and it would be good to get it done sooner rather than later. That being said, it's highly unlikely there's any damage done to your car at this point.

& the long life oil can be like clotted cream / tar and no early Oil Service warning.

So not worth a hillock of beans. 

Thanks @Skoffski @chimaera

I will get it booked in to have the DSG Oil change done now (and any filter if necessary).

I have sold a car that I knew everything about regarding its history and servicing and bought the Skoda from a 'car supermarket' place so I only have the service history records to go on (and the car was in for warranty repair the day after getting it: air con / heater blower and replacing drive shafts). I guess I am probably better off getting a full service as well as the DSG Oil change if only for y peace of mind. 

As a cheeky follow on question, I am unlikely to put more than 5000 miles a year on the car, so am I better switching to fixed servicing? 

Just had mine done today, a parent lying oil that came out was quite clean.

Mine had a similar issue. Full service history but never had any dsg service and it had done 143k! As soon as I got it, I took it straight to the main dealer and got them to change the oil and filter. The gearbox seems fine and shows no errors. A dsg specialist told me that the box was in great shape and is working perfectly, so I think the oil change was a good move.

The main dealer seemed to give a price that my local independent couldn’t match. It may be worth them doing a dsg reset via their system just to make sure it’s working silky smooth!

as for service I would find a good independent and service every year regardless of mileage 

 

On 07/03/2019 at 11:44, JezHarper said:

I am unlikely to put more than 5000 miles a year on the car, so am I better switching to fixed servicing? 

 

Yes, definitely.

 

Fixed is 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever is reached first.

 

At 5,000 miles per year if the car is set to fixed it will flag for a service once a year, so ideal for engine and turbo longevity.

 

Edited 8 March, 20197 yr by silver1011

On 07/03/2019 at 11:44, JezHarper said:

Thanks @Skoffski @chimaera

I will get it booked in to have the DSG Oil change done now (and any filter if necessary).

I have sold a car that I knew everything about regarding its history and servicing and bought the Skoda from a 'car supermarket' place so I only have the service history records to go on (and the car was in for warranty repair the day after getting it: air con / heater blower and replacing drive shafts). I guess I am probably better off getting a full service as well as the DSG Oil change if only for y peace of mind. 

As a cheeky follow on question, I am unlikely to put more than 5000 miles a year on the car, so am I better switching to fixed servicing? 

 

If you know which dealer serviced the car, a quick call to their service department could pay dividends. 

Mine was a ex-lease vehicle and I only had the stamps in the service book to go on. A quick call to the service department, and about 20 minutes later, I had an e-mail with all the invoices for work carried out.

Luckily, my DSG had been serviced on time throughout the life of the car. It's currently done nearly 185,000 miles and still going strong.