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  1. Stripy

    Would you

    Just booked my t6 2016 140 euro 5 transporter for it's last service plan service(every 2yrs) . Apparently it needs a software update for the egr, i have owned the vehicle from new and has only done 44,000 miles. I have never had any problems in my nearly 8yrs of ownership, so I'm thinking if...
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    Best scottish map

    I'm looking at getting a map of scotland for our trip in a few weeks, something that shows places of interest, national trust places, tourists spots, easy to read would be a plus. I don't really want to follow the hoards around the nc 500, any suggestions gratefully received.
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    Fuel set additive

    After speaking to my neighbour, who swears by this stuff, I have just bought some to try. It works out cheaper than v-power, I was just interested to know if anyone else uses this stuff as I had never heard of it before. So if your useing it or have tried it, I would be interested in your...
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    Carista - prime a new fuel filter?

    Is it possible to use carista to prime a new fuel filter.
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    Dents / Paintwork - Essex

    Hi peeps So I'm On the m4 when a Vito comes past me, next thing BANG pulled into the services and my drivers door has 4 stone chips in a area of 50mm one has a slight dent . I want to get these fixed but I am OCD about getting the work done properly to a very high standard. So what I'm after is...
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    My New Wheels Won't Fit In The Arches

    Thinking of going for the swamp/off road look , may need to up the suspension lol.
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    OEM Wheel Bolt Torque

    I changed my wheels today, fronts to the rear and rears on the front diagonally (any other people still do this) . only took me most of the day as the wheels were welded on, I'm glad I didn't have to change a wheel on the motorway!!!. I have a standard set of Devonports does anyone know what ft...
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    13 pin towing socket

    I had a tow bar fitted at vw when I bought my t6 but it was fitted by an outside firm, I have now found that the pin no 10 (fridge ign live) is not working. Would it be ok to put a link wire from pin 9 perm live across to pin 10 , I know that if the fridge is switched on 12v and left on...
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    Euro5 regen

    Hi My t6 140 is a year old now and we have covered just over 8000 miles, I have never heard it making jet engine noises or had the fan running when walking away from it. Does the euro5 not suffer with the regen like the euro6, or have I just been lucky Cheers john
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    Oil recommendations

    my t6 is nearly a year old and 6500 miles , I want to change the oil & filter myself, I have ordered from the forum a genuine filter but what oil do you recommend, I see Granville and quantum, edge to name but a few. Cheers John
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    Oil capacity

    Hi peeps I have looked in my book under capacities, and found Adblue.......but I'm euro 5 Fuel tank .......80 ltrs Washer fluid 3.71 ltrs But I can't see oil , could anyone tell me my oil capacity for a 140 6 speed t32 Thank you john
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    Half hour radio

    Is there a way of being able to keep the radio on for more than half an hour? It's a bit annoying when on a camp site enjoying a cuppa and you have to keep turning the radio back on ,also happens when the is on the first turn of the ignition. Ps standard highline radio.
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    Flat battery

    Hi peeps I haven't used the t6 for a month except for moving it on the drive a fortnight ago to wash it, jumped in it today and the battery was flat only showing 10.6v. It's a full camper with a solar panel, the leisure battery had 12.9 v, I take it the split charge only works one way? Do you...
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    Pheasant damage

    Hi peeps Coming home from Cornwall on the a30 20 mins into a 6hr journey and wallop. Stopped in the next lay by to find a pheasant embedded in the plastic grill just above the number plate, it looks like the grill is in 3 parts but thankfully only the middle one is smashed. Could anyone tell...
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    That's us done

    Christmas break from work, 9 days in the t6 cruising cornwall, this should give the night heater a good work out. I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and new year. Cheers john
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    Cup holder cups

    What cups or mugs do you fit in your cup holders, do they make a vw cup to Fit?
  17. Stripy

    Wet or dry

    do you wet the van befor snow foam or leave it dry. Or do you use a pre wash first, again wet or dry
  18. Stripy

    Nextbase 512g dash cam

    Just fitted one of these to my van, I'm loving the motion mode but I don't use the van during the week , so do you think it will drain the battery leaving it on for 5 days and nights without starting the motor, it draws 1.5 amp or 5v.
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    Log book

    Hi Just got my log book back after getting a camper conversion and have noticed that where it says max net power it reads 103. My t6 is a 140 ps , I thought it should read as 140 not 103 Can anyone tell me if my log book is right or wrong Cheers john
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