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  1. Had #MOT (compulsory #vehicle inspection) for #GolfGTI this week (first one since I got it last year)

    Took slightly longer than my previous #cars - there are twin exhausts and both must be tested!

    Passed with 0 advisories and very good emissions test - only 18ppm of #hydrocarbons which is very good as it means #petrol is being used as much as possible to power the engine rather than going out of exhaust unburned - just as well with price of the stuff at the moment (as well as #environment impact!)

    I fitted new #sparkplugs last November, replaced the air filter and did oil service which looks like it has paid off - am going for 6 month oil changes as widely recommended for #EA888 engine ( helps keep timing chain in good condition longer)

  2. Discovered its better to leave coilpack bolts slightly loose when reconnecting their plugs due to tight harness.

    Might be placebo, but car feels like it runs better after replacing #sparkplugs

    Decided to take a few engine bay #photos of the #EA888 with #LumixG100D after washing my hands, so got a few bonus shots of high pressure #petrol pump and MPI (multi point #injection) extra fuel rail (there are port injectors below it which should hopefully reduce carbon buildup) - USA variants of this #engine don't get this and its been deleted from later engines (2019 onwards?) that have #GPF (gasoline/petrol particulate filter) due to WLTP requirements

    #VW #GolfGTI #CarMaintenance #cars #autos #ShotonLUMIX