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Perhaps. Not sure if the perceived vibration actually comes from the transmission. Btw does this Miata NC transmission really require 75W-90? A 75W-90 is thick for today's standards. Most manufacturers use some 75W today which is the half of the viscosity. I'd first find the actuall cause...

You're based in the UK and you're certainly talking about the small DQ200 DSG with dry clutches sold in Europe, Asia and Pacific regions. It was never offered in America. 'The VW DCT transmission'? There's no sole VW DCT (DSG). There's at least eight 'VW DCTs'. Four of them for several PQ/MQB...

Mercedes Biturbo DI = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Engine expensive, oil's cheap. Why even take a risk? .

Both M1 ESP 0W-30 (VW 504 00) and M1 ESP X2 0W-20 (VW 508 00) are still missing in VW's corresponding listings. Luckily M1 ESP 5W-30 is still listed. I still trust Mobil anyway. .

. DOT 4 LV or DOT 5.1 - it doesn't matter much. But change it every two years anyway, please. .

No offense, but when that's your opinion there's a simple solution for you. (y) .

Probably a quip. What's happening to your engine way below freezing with 500-1000 cSt then? Stagnant oil despite it's 0W-20? Ridiculous. No source provided, no correspding explanation. Just frivolous. Perhaps time to close this discussion. This forum had some better in the past. .

. wear metals - excellent, additive metals - a bit special for Castrol (Mo ~190, B ~30, Ti ~45 ppm) .

It might exist, but personally I don't know any decently priced 10W-40 I'd run. Maybe that's one of the reasons why I run 5W-30 and 0W-40 (both M1 ESP) on my two dailies. Well, I run Ravenol RCS in my Porsche engine, but it's definitely not cheap...

, Why not even reuse your old oil fill? :p .

, From my own experience "1200km trip at constant 4500rpm + 4h track" leads to some oil burn and 0.5 l is manageable. I won't worry about it. Porsche A40, MB 229.5, maybe BMW LL-01 or VW 502 00 like M1 0W-40. Just listen to kschachn and edyvw.

. Probably better to check what comes with your pads before purchase. Perhaps better to forgo Akebono parts. Every time I've bought brake pads the hardware was included. Ferodo, Brembo, Pagid RS, OE BMW/Mini, OE VW/Audi, OE Porsche. .

We all know it's just a rhetorical question . . . . 💨 You still doesn't get it (yet), probably since you didn't actually read what has been offered repeatedly. ANs are NO replacement for PAO or group 3 base oil. If at all they complement each other. In simple words, PAO is 'stable' regarding...

You're trolling? Maybe better to get a bicycle instead. .

The only way to protect your tires is not to use any chemicals on them and to place the vehicle in a garage and check tire pressures frequently. .

Yyyyyessss! Any A40 and MB 229.5 (preferably both) will be fine. Regarging coolant: I'd too to deliberate your coolant ratio. Not sure if 10/90 is reasonable. I'd suggest go to between 20/80 and 35/65 ratio.

It sounds hypochondriac to me. I have no complaints with my Mk7 GTI. Sad to read. I use to order every single new car to my particular specs, I never ever bought a car from the lot. Very common in Europe contrary to the US. .

I don't think so. A forum may also exist to place questions in existing and interesting threads. Why the heck must you start another one? Hey, you joined this forum in 2008, not in 2024. No less than 16 years. No one is 'snarky'. It's your perception. .

. Very nice GTI! Congrats - Herzliche Glückwünsche! (y)(y)(y) .