I walnut blasted my intake ports and valves at 44K miles, myself. The intake portsand valves were not too bad, but there was definitely buildup on them and was glad i cleaned them.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro 245/45R18 winter tires mounted on MSW Type 48 model 8Jx18 ET40 5x112 black alloy wheels with TPMS for 2019 VW Arteon, with tire bags too. Purchased November 2019, used for 25,456 miles with tread depth currently measured with digital calipers at around 5.3 to 5.8mm so about 7/32”.
Never had issues with the Red Bosch ones I got from Shopdap.com But plugs, I preferred the NGK Ruthenium HX over the Laser Platinum, and Iridium-IX
Had my 2018 done around 75K when I had the water pump done at my local indy shop. They honeslty looked fine...picture below. I've run a can of Liquimoly DI Jectron through every oil change more or less since new. and I know this is helpful in this regard.
I replaced the thermostat myself. It’s in a pretty bad place, hidden under the intake manifold. It took me about 3 hours to get the job done, had to use a mirror to see the screws. Mine was stuck open so the car in winter time wouldn’t even reach 190 F. I bought an OEM Wahler 07K121113B thermostat from Amazon for like 30$, so far has been working great.
When you change/disconnect the battery you will have the dash light up....just drive it and they clear out once you hit ~10mph.
My 2017 Jetta SEL with LFER7BHX 9512 plugs starts/runs fine at 50076 miles, 0-100 degrees F.
The oil pump was checked for lash and end play. Dead center of tolerance. So I'm reusing it. It is however a bit scarred up where the vanes go around (the bore surface).
I just ditched my stock falkens at 20k for a winter set. They were starting to slip on me from a stop when the ground was wet. No bueno.
Car is terrible with stock Falken tires. It goes OK, but stops terrible. I was actually suprised when I took mine out for the first time in the snow. Slide down the hill.
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