As stated above VW advise 80k miles for the 7 speed DQ381 DSG. However a few places like AwesomeGTI and FCPEuro recommend continuing with the 40k mile service interval, which I have also done, IIRC mine was done at 33k miles. For the cost of a DSG service it simply adds a level of insurance against failure. Here is a quick reference guide for MK7.5 Golf R Maintenance Parts. MK7.5 Golf R Oil Change Kit with Oil Filter, Drain Plug and Motul Oil - 502 00 Spec Oil - for 2018 Golf R. MK7.5 Golf R Oil Change Kit with Oil Filter, Drain Plug and OEM Oil - 504.00 Spec Oil - for 2019 and later Golf R. Every 6 years regardless of mileage: Replace spark plugs. Every 6 years regardless of mileage: Air filter element and snow filter: Replace element and clean screen and housing (if applicable) Mk7 GTI Maintenance Schedule. Maintenance schedule for the US 2.0 TFSI engine VW Mk7 GTI. rix337. For the first 120k, you will change the rear brake pads twice, and oil changes every 10k, and fuel filters every 20k. If you do your own oil changes, fuel filters, and pads, that's not much in maintenance at all. At 120k, you will need the timing belt, and that, if done right, is $1200-1400. I've had a 2001 tdi and currently an 2009 tdi What Peylix said. As for myself, if you get a DSG, make DAMN SURE there were DSG service intervals every 40k (my regret), or else your wallet and stress will be killing you. I am happy with my FSI engine ('05-'08), just make sure the cam follower was done and it had the timing belt taken care of. Hey guys, I just got a 2015 GTI SE DSG with 36,900k miles (not my first MK7 GTI). Since i'm not positive on the service history and quick google searches The 7 speed DSG (dq381) is a wet clutch DCT just like the 6 speed dq250 was. There is a dry clutch DSG called the dq200, but it was only offered on the 1.0L - 1.9L engines from the lower model Golfs sold outside of NA. The MK7.5 GTI and R use the wet clutch dq381. r/GolfGTI is a place for GTI enthusiasts to discuss and share information related to the best car that can be had for less than $40K. We entertain beauty shots and thrive on discussing mods, whether purely cosmetic, functional, or both. We welcome discussion of all things GTI as well as other VW hot hatchbacks. 97K Members. For stg 1 my tuner recommends oil every 5-8k and plugs every 10-15k (preferred close to 10, with as well buying the upgraded plugs vs stock). Apr coil packs recommended but not a necessity right away. You'll lose only a few mpg overall on stg 1 but the hp boost is worth in my opinion. No matter which engine the Golf VI has, the recommended service schedule is the same, though there are two distinct regimes. The first is called ‘fixed interval servicing’ and is for cars without service indicators. For those, there should be an ‘oil service’ at least every 15,000 kilometres or every year (whichever comes first); an CCbzJY.