Enhance Your Drive with Expert Haldex and Differential Servicing!
A Haldex service / differential service on a qualifying car involves maintaining the Haldex coupling system, which is crucial for the vehicle’s all-wheel-drive functionality. Here’s a breakdown of what it entails and why it’s important:
What is a Haldex Service, and how do Ecotune carry it out?
Oil Change: The old Haldex oil is drained and replaced with new, official VW Haldex oil. This oil is non-lubricative and ensures proper friction between the clutch plates.
Strainer Cleaning: The pump and strainer are removed, cleaned thoroughly to remove any grime and friction particles, and then reinstalled with new seals and bolts.
System Priming: The system is primed using the correct software to ensure it’s ready for optimal performance.
Why Should You Do It?
Prevent Blockages: Over time, friction particles can build up and block the strainer, leading to pump failure if not addressed.
Maintain Performance: Regular servicing ensures that the Haldex system operates efficiently, providing the benefits of both front-wheel drive (for fuel economy) and all-wheel drive (for better handling and performance in tough conditions)
Avoid Costly Repairs: Regular maintenance can save you from expensive repairs down the line by preventing complete pump failure.
Regular Haldex servicing is recommended every 10,000 miles / once a year at least on performance vehicles. Should you engage launch control or drive your car hardware than most - we recommend more frequent servicing.
Keeping up with this maintenance will ensure your car continues to perform at its best.
How much is a Haldex Service on my car?
- MQB VAG Group Vehicle Haldex Servicing, Front Diff Service or Rear Diff Service is priced at £150 inc VAT.
- For PRE-MQB Cars the Haldex Servicing requires additional hardware which is available at Ecotune - This servicing is £180, inclusive of VAT.
Not sure which service is for you or if you have any more questions or need further details, feel free to ask!
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12. Road Testing & Incidental Damage
12.1. As part of Ecotune’s comprehensive diagnostic, servicing, and post-repair quality control procedures, road testing of the customer’s vehicle may be carried out before, during, or after completion of work. This process ensures that all systems operate correctly and that the vehicle performs to expected standards under real-world conditions.
12.2. All road tests are conducted by Ecotune’s trained and qualified technicians, who exercise due care, professionalism, and adherence to road safety regulations. Vehicles are driven on public roads that are considered safe, suitable, and appropriate for the type of testing required.
12.3. By instructing or authorising Ecotune to undertake maintenance, repairs, or any form of service, the customer expressly consents to such road testing. The customer also acknowledges and accepts that inherent risks associated with road use — including, but not limited to, tyre punctures caused by nails, screws, sharp debris, potholes, or other road hazards — are unpredictable, beyond Ecotune’s control, and may occasionally occur.
12.4. Accordingly, Ecotune shall not be held liable for any incidental or consequential damage arising from unavoidable road-related hazards encountered during a test drive, provided that the following conditions are met:
- The road test was reasonable and proportionate to the nature of the work carried out;
- The vehicle was visually inspected for roadworthiness prior to testing;
- There is no evidence of negligence, misuse, or misconduct by Ecotune personnel.
12.5. In the unlikely event that such incidental damage occurs, Ecotune will notify the customer promptly, explain the circumstances, and may, at its sole discretion, offer assistance, repair, or goodwill support. However, unless otherwise mandated by law, Ecotune is under no contractual or statutory obligation to provide compensation or undertake repairs for damage caused by external, uncontrollable factors during an otherwise legitimate and careful test drive.
