What colour is my 1985 VW golf MK1?

Question 1
What colour is my 1985 VW golf MK1?...  The colour code label is too old to read. It's red, maybe mars red, but I looked in the shop and there is more than one mars red (I'm not exactly sure it's mars red. Can't remember where I got that info from.)

I saw a guy in Brecon has the same car and year - if you're reading, what's your colour code? If anyone knows him, can you ask him? It's a pretty old car, guess not many people have one.

Answers
1)   maroon - Tylor

2)   It's blue. The color is just faded. - Andrew W

3)   proberly tornado red - Jack Kenyon

4)   No such car as an '85 Golf Mk I. This is a Mark II. As for color- it is screaming yellow zonker. - djaca70

5)   You need the colour code. Do you have the service document as it is on that. I had a MK 2 GTI which was Tornado red, your 85 model will in all probability be Mars red.You do not state whether you are just wanting to buy a touch up or buy paint for a respray. Whichever, the red cars from all makers faded badly over the years so an accurate match is impossible. Another thing, try your local VW dealer, provided they have not deleted a car that old from the computer system , they would normally have that info on file against your chassis number. - L G

6)   No such thing as an 1985 MK I, All 1985's are MK II (A2). There is a Tornado Red from those days.

On an A2 (MK II) check in the glove box for a secondary paint code location

ASE Cert Auto Tech, since 1978, 2003 GLI (Had MK II GTI 16V for 21 years) - sci


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Question 2
are VW Passat's good cars?...  

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1)   ahuh - Lenny

2)   You also should compare car insurance quotes for cars before buying one, for example here - carquotes.fateback.com - Jimmy

3)   NO, No VW or Audi are "good cars" Not reliable cost too much to maintaining , parts are expensive shops charge more for service. Notorious for electrical problems i.e sensors,window motors/regulators,relays,fuses,bad grounds. Go with something manufactured from Japan Toyota,Honda,Acura,Lexus,etc... they seem to run longer way more dependable cost less to maintain good luck - Victor

4)   I'll go with Victor.
I've spent over three grand on my passat and it still isn't up to par. - ric m


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Question 3
does red diesel overheat your engine?...  

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1)   No the only difference between red diesel and taxed diesel is the dye they use to colour it. - Boris

2)   red diesel is OFF ROAD ONLY diesel. it has a higher sulphur content and in most places is illegal for use on public roads. it does raise the exhaust temp because of the extra sulphur. it had more sulphur because it is refined less so it is cheaper and that is why it is usually reserved for heavy equipment - Ray

3)   No, the only difference besides the dye is that red diesel does not have road taxes included in the price. Do not take this lightly! If your tank is found to have red diesel in it, even if it is greatly diluted, your vehicle may be impounded and you will ultimately be fined a very large amount of money. You would be better off if it simply ruined your engine. - Michael

4)   nope its for farm use only - Carly Clegg


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Question 4
Who is, or was "Top Gear's" The stig ?...  I just want to know who the stig is.
Is it James May or Ben Collins?
And whats all this talk out James
leaving Top Gear?

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1)   James May was joking lol The white stig was Ben Collins (or so his autobiography says) - Ceaser Salad

2)   Ben Collins - i'm not the best at grammar

3)   Some say he sucks the moisture out of ducks. - Alex

4)   Me. - Racer X


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Question 5
oil type 2004 vw passat?...  

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1)   Diesel or gas? - Scott

2)   either standard 5w30 or a 10w40 check with what your dealer would recommend - Victor

3)   If you are in UK you can get the info at Halfords ( and the Oil) If you have your handbook it is embodied in the Technical info. Your dealer will tell you or any Motor Factors where you would normally buy your Oil. - L G


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