Finally bought a DSG Termi now I need help with Maintenance

[Sergg]

I currently bought a 03 DSG termi with 27k miles about two weeks ago but now I feel like I need to have all the maintenance done the RIGHT way.

What do ya'll recommend for the maintenance. Should I change tranny fluids, brake fluids etc etc. I've done my research on the FAQ's page but I need to know how credible that page is and if yall agree with everything it lists (maintenance wise). Any info is helpfull so don't be scared to drop a comment. Thanks guys

 

[RI-SVT]

with only 27k miles just start oil change just to have fresh, check the rear end , supercharger oil

 

[Woody6799]

True synthetic everything and a new fuel filter... with 27k thats about it lol

 

[Givens]

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and what they said

 

[Bdubbs]

^^^LOL.

My car currently has 27k miles. At the 25K mark I had the coolant flushed. I've also changed the fuel filter 3 times since 20k miles. I lost count on spark plugs. Also consider new t56 fluid if shifting isn't that smooth. The only fluids that haven't been changed yet is power steering and brake fluid.

 

[Sergg]

Nice, Any tips or info I should know about for future reference? Throw It all at me haha

 

[Huachipato]

Check out the sticky threads. This one in particular:
http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...OU-POST-READ-gt-TERMINATOR-FAQs-amp-HOT-LINKS

Also - within that thread - check out the encyclopedia of knowledge found at this link:
http://stangshiftergaskets.com/2003_2004faqs.htm

That will pretty much catch you up with most of the nuances and tricks related to the Terminators....

Also - don't call these cars "Termi". There will be much off topic discussion about the use of that term instead of the thread topic.

 

[timspony]

Congrats on the new DSG!! :beer: ... Be sure to check out the Official DSG thread at the bottom of my sig!

 

[fireman02]

Just had mine done a few weeks ago while it was in for springs, sub frames, cc plates, and diff cover. Mine only had 18,500, but I did the following due to unknown maintenance history of my cobra.
Trans, diff, and supercharger fluids changed.
Coolant changed.
Fuel filter.
Inner belt changed.
After I bought it last fall I had new plugs put on before it was tuned. It might be a bit overkill, but I feel better knowing everything other than brakes and pwr steering is fresh and new.

 

[Snake Plissken]

Welcome! Enjoy your new found power.

and use of the word Termi pisses-off some Cobra owners. Me, I don't let it bother me.

Enjoy your new nator!

 

[CobraBob]

Congratulations on buying your '03 DSG Cobra. I had an '03 DSG Cobra myself. It's my favorite color. You were fortunate to find one with pretty low miles. Enjoy it!

 

[lobra97]

Dem ngk TR6s mannng

 

[ColorMatched]

It has 27k miles, it needs driven more than it need maintenance!

 

[Sergg]

Thanks fellas, lol did not know that word pissed people off Im still fresh to the Terminator world. Currently i changed the oil to mobil one full synthetic along with a mobil one oil filter. Changed the fuel filter and spark plugs (ngk tr6 or tr5?) now im going to recharge the k&n intake filter. Also what do ya'll mean by check the rear and diff ?

 

[SonicDTR]

The age on these cars will start having its impact on rubber and plastic. Check the entire car top to bottom for fluid leaks/seeps. The rear end just needs the fluid checked and changed. Inspect the cover for leaks too.

I'd change hoses, belts, and thermostats just to be safe.