Sunnyvale Volkswagen had this ‘good guy’ discount with the NorCal VW Gruppe years ago but have since stopped the program. I forgot what the exact details were but as a result those of us enrolled in the program receive some spectacular discounts on oem parts. In short, because I only pay a small percentage more then cost, there’s no reason to shop anywhere for parts other then the dealer. This also makes shopping for parts easy, and well keeps everything OEM.
A few common parts you’ll need to jot down if you also own a Volkswagen Touareg V6.
Oil Filter – VW Part No. 021-115-562-A
I typically keep a stockpile of these around. Although the I never use anything other then the OEM filter, I do not use the recommended Castrol Synthetic. This Touareg counts on Shell Rotella 5W-40 Full Synthetic for its duties. Change oil and replace filter every 3-5k.
Spark Plugs – NGK Part No. IZKR7B or VW Part No. 101-905-606-A
You can purchase these through any auto parts distributor through the NGK Part No, or through any dealer with the VW Part No. They come pre-gapped and if you pick them up through the dealer, fancy silver packaging along with the VW and Audi stamps on the ceramic. I believe NGK’s msrp is $12/plug, my cost was $14/plug. Replace every 15k, or once a year.
Intake Air Filter – VW Part No. 7L0-129-620
Don’t get this twisted with the Cabin Air Filter, this filter is what stands between the air that is combusted in your Touareg’s cylinders and nature. Replace every 15k or once a year. (Although I’ve used K&N Filters on other vehicles, I’m not a huge fan of them – the VF Supercharger kit on the GTI relocated the entire airbox so I didn’t have an alternative)
Cabin/Pollen Air Filter – VW Part No. 7H0-819-631-A
This filter on the other hand keeps your allergies at bay. This stands between nature and the air you breath in through the Touareg’s air system. Replace every 40k, or in my case – once a year, as the thought of breathing in allergens bothers me.
Hope this helped.
-Wallace
