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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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