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There is another oil pressure sensor/regulator at the top, next to the alternator. This one also had signs of a failing O-rings. I replaced the O-rings for now but already decided to replace this sensor with the next oil change (Q2 2026).

Partnr: 06K115243N

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Cleaned the sensor and replaced both O-rings

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Switched over to Mannol Legend 0W40 PAO, which is a true synthetic oil (group 4) afaik, as opposed to many group 3 synthetic blends (hydrocracked) oils.

I am not sponsored btw, I am not that influential (yet....) :ROFLMAO:

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Look in at purchasing one of these, exact same colour so it’s nice to see someone who’s done a tonne of stuff that I can take a look at.

Car looks ridiculous!
 
The picture above was at our starting point of the tour. We followed the ANWB Mergelland route, which is a popular route in the south of the Netherlands. You have way more elevation over there compared to 90% of the Netherlands, so its visually more appealing.


We had a blast with perfect weather, we will probably do it again this year (y) Enjoy the pictures

Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Nikon 24-70/2.8

First stop

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Second stop. My buddy drives a Passat R32 with the legendary VR6 engine. It sounds so good with the Varex valved muffler. He recently bought the black ATS wheels, they look absolutely great

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Dual vs single "Japstyle" Varex muffler

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Lunchbreak at the "3 landen punt", where the 3 neighbouring countries converge (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany). Its quite the tourist trap, for us an easy spot for a quick bite and some refreshments


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Somewhere along the countryside. This was such a beautiful spot :love:

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I love the front end of the Cupra

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When we drove away, the next group of people stopped at this location to enjoy the view :ROFLMAO:
 
Our last stop, somewhere on one of the bigger hills. The view was simply amazing :worship: We got to our starting point not longafter and we parted ways, onto the next drive!

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Ow boyyy, just look at it [B)]

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What a day

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Unfortunately, with a lot of light, you get hard schadows on your pictures

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Lets go to the other side then ;)

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Such beautiful countryside in Zuid Limburg

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The Passat is sitting on coilovers btw

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Did you know you can see the "mileage" of different modules on your car? This way you can also make some assumptions about the state of the car. If it was damaged, you might see different mileages for the modules that have been swapped out.

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