MK8 GTI Service Interval Guide Inside

Looking for the service manual requirements for your VW MK8 GTI? We put together a quick and easy list of what is required at each service interval. The list shown below is 100% as per Volkswagen's recommended interval. Most MK8 owners who are meticulous about maintaining their vehicle will change their oil every 5k miles instead of 10k. Doing this is a matter of preference and you should consider doing what you believe to be the best choice for you.

MK8 GTI- 6 Speed Manual Maintenance Parts

MK8 GTI R - 7 Spd DSG Maintenance Parts

What should I make sure I do if I am doing my own MK8 GTI maintenance?

If you have decided to maintain your own vehicle you should be sure to do a few things.

Keep meticulous service records including mileage, date and proof of purchase of the parts. This is important because if you ever run into a warranty issue they may ask you for service records. Failing to produce these could result in a denial of a warranty claim.
Make sure you are using oil that meets the required spec. As per the owners manual you can use 0w-20 but the oil must meet the required Volkswagen Spec of "VW 508 00". All of our MK8 GTI maintenance kits include oil that meets or exceeds this spec.

Maintenace Videos for your MK8 GTI from DAP - Coming soon

How to Change your Oil
How to Change your Oil without a Lift
How to Reset your Service Light
How to Change your Cabin (Pollen) Filter
How to Change your Spark Plugs
How to Change your Serpentine Belt
How to Service your Manual Transmission
How to Change your Front Wipers
How to Change your Rear Wiper
How to Perform a PP/Sport Diff Service
How to Perform a Brake Flush
How to Check your Brakes

MK8 GTI Service Schedule as Per VW's Requirements

Miles	10K	20K	30K	40K	50K	60K	70K	80K	90K	100K	110K	120K

Oil an Filter Change

Cabin (Pollen) Filter Replacement

DSG Trans Fluid Service

Manual Trans Fluid Service
Spark Plug Replacement
Tire Rotation
Engine Air Filter
Sport/ PP Diff Service As per VW every 3yrs
Serpentine Belt

Brake Fluid Flush - 1st flush after 3 years, every 2 years for every following flush

Serpentine Belt - Check belt and replace as needed

* Recommended per DAP

* As per Audi

Please note: The information we have listed above reflects the parts and or fluids that carry a recommended interval for replacement. It is always recomened to go over the vehicle thoroughly when servicing. VW has recommended intervals for inspecting items, like coolant levels/condition, axles, ball joints, hinges, lighting and many others. It is our estimation that these items should always be checked once a vehicle reaches higher mileage to ensure proper operation of your vehicle during every service.