bretti_kivi
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I run a 1.4, not an FSI...
All those pennies you saved over the years may now come in handy!Just looked in the handbook. It says 98 for 1.6 and 95 for 1.4. I've been using 95 since new (53 plate) in my 1.6Fsi and £120k+ miles. Perhaps this is why my engine light is on!! Wondered if it was due to inactivity due to lockdown and why I was on here having a look.
Oh dear, a case of shutting the barn door after the horse has bolted. Pound to a penny the flaps are compromised with carbon and will need cleaning/fixing/injector refurb at some cost ( see my post above). Fill it up with 99 RON (Shell V-Power, Tesco Momentum) at the same time add injector cleaner (Sainsbury's) and take it for a long aggressive drive.Just looked in the handbook. It says 98 for 1.6 and 95 for 1.4. I've been using 95 since new (53 plate) in my 1.6Fsi and £120k+ miles. Perhaps this is why my engine light is on!! Wondered if it was due to inactivity due to lockdown and why I was on here having a look.
Thank you. I will give the latter a try and report back. It must have been behaving itself for the last 12 years!Oh dear, a case of shutting the barn door after the horse has bolted. Pound to a penny the flaps are compromised with carbon and will need cleaning/fixing/injector refurb at some cost ( see my post above). Fill it up with 99 RON (Shell V-Power, Tesco Momentum) at the same time add injector cleaner (Sainsbury's) and take it for a long aggressive drive.
Andy
Edit. Welcome by the way, your first post in 12 years!
I don't know what to suggest. Can we put a big warning screen on the site to warn or remind all 1.6 FSI owners about this critical need for correct fuel. Bet that even several owners on here are still not aware some of their engine problems are down to their fuel incorrect type, or certainly aggravated by the wrong fuel.Another issue with the FSI is it MUST ONLY be run on the super unleaded premium grades of fuel. The longer the car has run on other fuel the far greater the chances of inheriting running issues. Many people buy a "cheap runabout" and do not want to buy the more expensive fuel, sometimes this could also be through lack of knowledge. Does the label inside a FSI filler flap clearly state not to use standard fuel? It can get annoying and expensive repairing someone else's "thrift" Good luck with your FSI and as others stated a sorted one is a pure delight.
How did it get so dirty, was it left open for a prolonged period?
No always shut. When I wash the car it's shut of course and simply never think to open and wash occasionally. Will do now, next wash it can have its inaugural wash after 15 years! There is no real seal on the flap, not a bad fit but not waterproof but over 15 years grime has slowly got in there.How did it get so dirty, was it left open for a prolonged period?
I can’t recall having ever cleaned the inner part of the flap (on any car come to think of it) so maybe I’ve had ones that seal better. Is there an adjustment to the flap to prevent it getting so dirty?No always shut. When I wash the car it's shut of course and simply never think to open and wash occasionally. Will do now, next wash it can have its inaugural wash after 15 years! There is no real seal on the flap, not a bad fit but not waterproof but over 15 years grime has slowly got in there.
Andy
I can’t recall having ever cleaned the inner part of the flap (on any car come to think of it) so maybe I’ve had ones that seal better. Is there an adjustment to the flap to prevent it getting so dirty?
As always, just my opinion.
I did the above but nothing changed the EML but I only got through half a tank of petrol. I posted on here for sale but no replies - presumably because of the EML but didn't mention that the lower manifold was replaced at 98k! So, I took it for full service including the petrol filter, the guy added more super duper cleaner and took it for a drive. And it looks like it may well be sorted. Clearly was the injectors. Since new, I've always put 95 petrol in but as it's coming of age and turning 18 shortly I will now only put the 98 in. I'm now keeping for a while as mechanic said it's in really good condition (which it is especially when I look at the body work of some listed for sale on here) and that it drives lovely!Thank you. I will give the latter a try and report back. It must have been behaving itself for the last 12 years!
I posted on here for sale but no replies - presumably because of the EML but didn't mention that the lower manifold was replaced at 98k!