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by dubu
Sun May 03, 2026 4:22 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Rattle at low rpm under load appeared overnight - 6C 1.0
Replies: 7
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Re: Rattle at low rpm under load appeared overnight - 6C 1.0

Not a turbo, just a piddly little NA 1.0. It feels quick enough as long as I don't need to accelerate above 45 :mrgreen: and can't complain about 60MPG.

I'm on the west coast out beyond Dumbarton, had good experiences with JR VW centre in Paisley so I'll probably see if they can have a look.
by dubu
Sat May 02, 2026 2:34 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Rattle at low rpm under load appeared overnight - 6C 1.0
Replies: 7
Views: 3700

Re: Rattle at low rpm under load appeared overnight - 6C 1.0

Well, took it into a local place I'm friendly with to have it sanity checked on the lift to make sure it wasn't anything obvious like a heat shield or suspension part and no luck.

I also ran 30 miles on Esso Supreme+ 99, I filled it up from 10% so I'd definitely expect it to have made at least ...
by dubu
Fri May 01, 2026 3:33 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Rattle at low rpm under load appeared overnight - 6C 1.0
Replies: 7
Views: 3700

Re: Rattle at low rpm under load appeared overnight - 6C 1.0

It did cross my mind that it sounded a bit like pinging, the engine is at 53k so relatively low for that I'd have thought? I'll try topping up with 99 and seeing if it makes a difference. I usually top up regular at the local Esso garage, I'd guess that counts as "proper" but like you say, who knows ...
by dubu
Wed Apr 29, 2026 3:21 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Rattle at low rpm under load appeared overnight - 6C 1.0
Replies: 7
Views: 3700

Rattle at low rpm under load appeared overnight - 6C 1.0

Hi all, sorry that my first post is asking for help but here we are :P

I woke up today any my polo is making a rattling noise, it seems to be mostly at low rpm (lugging range) with some load but irregularly at slightly higher rpm too.

It's very apparent going up slight hills at ~1800rpm, and on ...