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by Thrash
Tue Jul 14, 2015 12:23 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Burning oil smell
Replies: 3
Views: 1583

Re: Burning oil smell

i get a similar thing mate, though ive never had problems with the engine burning oil like the early 1.4 engines did. (oil gets changed every 12 months rather than 6) My conclusion of it is that these little 1.4's run pretty hot. So i think its more of a 'Hot' Smell, if you get my meaning. ive noti...
by Thrash
Tue Jul 14, 2015 10:31 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Burning oil smell
Replies: 3
Views: 1583

Burning oil smell

Hi guys, I've got a 64 plate Scirocco 1.4 TSI which I've had from new since Decenber. On Saturday I noticed a smell of burning oil coming through the vents, I hadn't been on a long journey or driven it hard, I assumed it was another car and thought nothing of it. The same thing happened this morning...
by Thrash
Sun May 17, 2015 7:14 pm
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Turtle Wax original metallic
Replies: 1
Views: 2739

Turtle Wax original metallic

Hi guys, I've got some Turtle Wax original metallic wax (in the blue bottle not the usual green) and I was wondering if it would be good to use on my Candy White Scirocco? I'm guessing the candy white isn't metallic but was wondering if it has similar properties to metallic so would mean this wax is...
by Thrash
Fri Mar 06, 2015 3:56 pm
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Wax for candy white..
Replies: 12
Views: 9679

Re: Wax for candy white..

I use AutoGlym Aqua Wax but noticed after about a week it was looking a bit dirty again, I suppose the fact I commute on the motorway everyday doesn't help with all the salt and rain recently. I only like it cus its so easy to apply and don't need to dry it first, reduces washing time especially in ...
by Thrash
Fri Mar 06, 2015 3:40 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Having to double clutch with reverse?
Replies: 1
Views: 719

Having to double clutch with reverse?

Hi guys, first post here! I got a Scirocco brand new at the start of this year and love it (some bits more than others, as I'll explain..!) I'm having some issues with reverse gear, I had some reverse-parking sensors fitted when I picked up the car so they were fitted by a 3rd party I'm guessing, at...