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Replying to: redline21 (Dec 01, 2000 8:34 pm) Any information is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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my '01 jetta coolant light comes on and when i refilled the tank about 3-5 minutes later it comes back on. i have been told to ride with the heat on to keep it from overheating. but how does this help the coolant from leaking out. i would appreciate any suggestions. i have been told it could be the thermostat, i truly don't know. 
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Replying to: mzjetta (Mar 16, 2006 7:49 pm) The result is that the coolant-level will slowly go down with no visable leakage being seen. I am not sure if the 2001s had this issue. A bad thermostat is unlikely to cause loss of coolant. BTW: Make absolutely sure you are using the correct G12 antifreeze. (Pink color) If you use the generic "green" stuff, you risk ruining your engine. |
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Hi, I have a 2002 Jetta 1.8T with 50,000 Miles and I need to get new tires. I currently have the original Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus tires. What tires would you all receommend? The Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus got ok ratings on tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Energy+MXV4+- Plus&partnum=965HR5MXV4EPL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&place=2#Survey I was considering getting the Michelin PIlot Exalto A/S they got good ratings http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot+Exalto- +A%2FS&partnum=965HR5EXAS&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&place=0#Survey I'd be interested in feedback/opinions from anyone on good tires to get for a Jetta. Thanks! I found
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Replying to: bluejetta02 (Mar 27, 2006 8:43 pm) I have them installed on my 2004 VR6 to replace the Goodyear RSA at 13,400 miles (which is a junk tire, not good at any surface) I happens to drive SP9000 once in the light snow this winter, which is OK. |
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Replying to: bpeebles (Jan 23, 2006 4:30 pm)
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Replying to: angsmith (Apr 06, 2006 10:45 am) There is really no way to "make sure it will be reliable" besides take good care of it and hope for the best. All vehicles have their own individual problems to contend with. For my daughter, her 1st car was 1989 VW golf. She drove the wheels off that thing and learned a lot about car ownership in the process. She sold it at with over 150,000 miles on it and it was seen on the road for several years after that. For may daughter, I liked the SAFETY that VW offers. The Jetta/Golf have been leaders in SAFETY for a long time. |
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I have a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta VR6. It apparently takes a long time to start except on warm days. The dealer checked both started and alternator and both were good. The battery is a Goodyear Battery so they claim its an after market one so I got a Volkswagen battery. Still has a hard time starting, mostly in the morning or night not after each used. Unless it sits for 6hrs or more. Any ideas on what it might be? They changed the coils and plug wires but not the plug..Anything would help.
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Replying to: pegrob (Apr 22, 2006 9:18 pm) Now that they have sold you a bunch of expensive stuff, they send you on your way no better off than when you started. It should be trivial for them to use their computer hookup to log and diagnose the conditions when the problem occours. WITHOUT selling you any parts. (Of course... they are TRAINED to sell parts even if they are not needed) It sure sounds to me as if the cold-starting conditions are not operating properly.
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Replying to: bpeebles (Apr 23, 2006 4:45 pm)
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