Friday, 27 December 2013

Engine Oil change

Oil and original oil filter were changed. The service was done in official SEAT garage.
Valvoline SynPower 5W-40, VW 502 00


Oil filter
I change engine oil at least each 10,000 km. At this time, the gap between the changes was 7,800 km.

Odometer: 21,500 km.

Saturday, 7 December 2013

Audi TTS engine cover

After the Volkswagen Racing cold air intake has been fitted, the original engine cover became unsuitable, since it has integrated factory intake system and therefore interfere with the new air intake.

Cupra R factory engine cover
I don't like to view the exposed engine each time without a special need. Furthermore, without an engine cover it's a chance to get coils and other small electric parts wet when raining.
So I decided to fill this gap and bought engine cover from Audi TTS. This car utilize the same engine, that my Cupra R, but it has another air intake system straight from the factory, that comes separately from the engine cover.
And last but not least: it's suitable to use with the Volkswagen Racing air intake by it's dimensions.

Audi TTS under hood
And the result is:
Cupra R with Audi TTS engine cover fitted
Now, the car's under hood has a nice and clean look.

Odometer: 19,500 km.