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by chunky63
Thu Jul 25, 2013 11:33 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Bluemotion EGR valve replacement - MPG
Replies: 9
Views: 5877

Re: Bluemotion EGR valve replacement - MPG

Thank again all, Interesting trip into work yesterday which consists of 8 miles of dual carriageway and 3 miles of rural roads. I switched off the air con and driving steady at 60mph on the DC the MPG was up to 80. My conclusion is that the hot weather hasnt helped the MPG with the air con on consta...
by chunky63
Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:33 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Bluemotion EGR valve replacement - MPG
Replies: 9
Views: 5877

Re: Bluemotion EGR valve replacement - MPG

Thanks.
First time the EML light came on was in March 2013 at about 27k. This was diagnosed as an exhaust sensor and was replaced under warranty.

Update on the MPG. It seems to be getting back to normal and on a normal drive into work this morning it showed 70mpg on the MFA.

Cheers
by chunky63
Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:52 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Bluemotion EGR valve replacement - MPG
Replies: 9
Views: 5877

Re: Bluemotion EGR valve replacement - MPG

Thanks. I'm pretty sure, that is I'm looking at the readout on the MFA and I use both the No 1 & No 2 setting. I reset it before a long journey or use it to check my daily commute. I've been keeping a log when I refuel so I can check it long term. I will be getting back to them next week as it's...
by chunky63
Fri Jul 19, 2013 8:31 am
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: what to look for when buying a vw polo mk2 breadvan?
Replies: 5
Views: 5147

Re: what to look for when buying a vw polo mk2 breadvan?

I've owned many over the last 25 years and they are great cars and cheap and easy to maintain. The petrol tank filler neck rusts as its located in the rear wheel arch and mud gets trapped and it rusts out. The tell tale sign is when the tank is filled up it leaks out and the smell of petrol. Sometim...
by chunky63
Fri Jul 19, 2013 8:02 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Bluemotion EGR valve replacement - MPG
Replies: 9
Views: 5877

Bluemotion EGR valve replacement - MPG

Hello All, My 2011 Bluemotion has just had the EGR valve changed under waranty by my local dealer Polo just turned 35k miles and has been steadly doing 65-75 mpg on my daily commute which for Devon is pretty good I think. The engine management light came up on the dashboard and the dealer diagnosed ...
by chunky63
Sat Sep 22, 2012 11:12 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Spare Wheel
Replies: 3
Views: 1016

Re: Spare Wheel

Thanks Candyman. My concern is more that the tyre gets so damaged it cannot be driven on.
by chunky63
Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:04 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Spare Wheel
Replies: 3
Views: 1016

Spare Wheel

I have a 2011 Bluemotion and for punctures it comes with some gungy and a compressor and to save weight there isnt a jack or wheel brace :shock: I would like to buy from the dealers a space saver, jack and tool kit and hoped one of you might help me with fitting them into the boot. From my investiga...
by chunky63
Sun May 20, 2012 9:02 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Bluemotion fuse layout
Replies: 4
Views: 8472

Re: Bluemotion fuse layout

Thats brilliant, thank you very much. :D
by chunky63
Mon May 14, 2012 3:29 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Bluemotion fuse layout
Replies: 4
Views: 8472

Bluemotion fuse layout

Hello, I have just blown a fuse in my 2011 Bluemotion and found to my astonishment that there isn't a layout diagram for the fuse box in either the car or the manual. Manual said I need to go to the dealers to get it sorted and IMHO thats just ridiculous. Does anyone have a diagram showing what the ...
by chunky63
Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:32 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo Bluemotion
Replies: 7
Views: 2162

Re: Polo Bluemotion

Thanks everyone for your help. I've been digging deeper into the DAB and Bluetooth and it appears from other VAG websites that it can be retrofitted quite easily by buying the DAB specific RCD310 or RCD510. The multifunction steering wheel can also be retro fitted with a bit more work. My plan is to...
by chunky63
Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:32 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo Bluemotion
Replies: 7
Views: 2162

Re: Polo Bluemotion

Thanks everyone for your help. I've been digging deeper into the DAB and Bluetooth and it appears from other VAG websites that it can be retrofitted quite easily by buying the DAB specific RCD310 or RCD510. The multifunction steering wheel can also be retro fitted with a bit more work. My plan is to...
by chunky63
Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:31 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo Bluemotion
Replies: 7
Views: 2162

Re: Polo Bluemotion

Thanks everyone for your help. I've been digging deeper into the DAB and Bluetooth and it appears from other VAG websites that it can be retrofitted quite easily by buying the DAB specific RCD310 or RCD510. The multifunction steering wheel can also be retro fitted with a bit more work. My plan is to...
by chunky63
Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:56 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo Bluemotion
Replies: 7
Views: 2162

Polo Bluemotion

Hello, I'm new here but an old timer when it comes to owning VW's Please can anyone offer me advice as I have just started looking for a 1.2TDi bluemotion Polo as a replacement for my 2003 Passat. There seem to be a few about for sale, mainly at dealers. Should I buy new or used. I would like one wi...