Service, Replacing Engine Mounts and Bushings

It’s been about 6000km since the last service, so it’s time for a new one, plus replacing the engine mounts and control arm bushings while I’m at it.

Consumables
Aftermarket mounts and bushings
Aftermarket mounts and bushings

Symptoms of worn mounts and bushings

  • vibration through the body
  • uneven engine sound
  • jerking/shuddering
  • creaking when going over bumps

During this service at 134,000km mileage, the following was replaced:

  • spark plugs, 4 pcs.
  • engine oil
  • oil filter
  • air filter
  • cabin filter
  • low oil pressure sensor
  • oil pan drain plug
  • engine mounts, 2 pcs.
  • rear control arm bushings, front axle, 2 pcs.

Part numbers (total price for quantity):

  • 06K905611C VAG – Bosch spark plug — 2464₴
  • Mobil Super 3000 5W-40 – engine oil — 1040₴
  • VAG06L115562B – oil filter — 545₴
  • Bosch F026400287 – air filter — 469₴
  • Bosch 1987432543 – activated-carbon cabin filter — 407₴
  • VAG 038919081K – low pressure sensor — 842₴
  • Febi 47197 – oil pan drain plug (aftermarket) — 136₴
  • Borsehung B18938 – engine mount (aftermarket) — 1718₴
  • Borsehung B19097 – transmission mount (aftermarket) — 1732₴
  • VAG 5Q0407183L – rear control arm bushings, front axle — 1166₴