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#8214 of 8249 when buying 4 cyl (1.8T) by krzyss Jan 10, 2009 (6:12 pm)
ask for maintenance record. It must show oil changes each 5K miles and only oils meeting certain (VW 502.00 or 503.01) specification (the easiest available are Mobil 1 0W40 and Castrol Syntec 0W30). V6 is not as picky with oil as I4 but must use the same oils.   Krzys
#8216 of 8249 99 Passat GLS 1.8TI by scottmk5 Jan 20, 2009 (10:47 am)
I have the chance to buy a 99 passat 1.8T 115,000 miles I have heard some bad things about them ran a carfax apears to have been serviced regularly    Any advice would be appreciated Also have heard they need a timing belt around this mileage is there anyway to tell if this has been done and how much would it cost is it a do it yourself replacement or does it need to be done at a dealer
#8217 of 8249 Cold weather issues by justj1161 Jan 26, 2009 (8:03 am)
Just bought a used 2001.5 Passat 1.8t with 80k. The engine is way noisy when started on a cold morning. It seems to be very slow to warm-up. The noise is kind of metallic and is coming from the driver's side of the engine compartment with a pronounced loud whining during acceleration. Once the engine warms to 190 or so it quiets down.The heater blows cold for the longest time as well. Any advice? Thanks
#8218 of 8249 Repair Manual by camperman Feb 02, 2009 (7:00 pm)
I have a 2000 Passat 6cy. 2.8L. I am looking for a good repair manual because I believe I will have many small items which are expensive at dealer but I my be able to handle with used parts. Any suggestions on which manual would work best especially for small items such as door locks, cup holder (rear) etc. Thanks. Mark Replies to this message: altair4 (May 26, 2009 9:02 am)
#8219 of 8249 2000 Passat 1.8 by alen3 May 26, 2009 (8:01 am)
While im here i might as well ask two questions that ive been waiting for someone to answer. First: is it possible to install a cold air intake on a 2000 Passat 1.8t? Second: there is coolant leakage around the hoses that surround my oil filter and over time it crusts around the hoses and around my filter, its not alot but should i look at it seriously and what is causing it? thanks to anyone in advance, aa
#8220 of 8249 Re: Repair Manual [camperman] by altair4 May 26, 2009 (9:02 am)
Replying to: camperman (Feb 02, 2009 7:00 pm) Bentley manual is probably your best bet. It's the official VW shop manual.
#8221 of 8249 Considering a 2004 VW Passat Turbo Wagon by lisava Jun 27, 2009 (3:14 pm)
I currently have a Jetta Wagon and am considering a Passat for more space. I'm not set on having a Turbo engine, but found an '04 for sale that's a good price. I'm hoping to learn more about the Turbo engine and if there's anything I should be concerned about or look out for. The car has had regular oil changes at the dealership. The oil pump was just replaced, I don't know the details on why. Any suggestions, cautions, concerns? Thanks in advance! Lisa Replies to this message: jasonallison (Jun 28, 2009 4:12 am) altair4 (Jun 28, 2009 8:35 am)
#8222 of 8249 Re: Considering a 2004 VW Passat Turbo Wagon [lisava] by jasonallison Jun 28, 2009 (4:12 am)
Replying to: lisava (Jun 27, 2009 3:14 pm) I owned a 2001 Passat Wagon V6 (not the 4-motion). Ample power at 190 horse and the torq was great. Wagon was ~3600lbs IIRC. I havnt driven the Turbo models, but I dont think I would get a wagon with only a 4 cylinder Turbo.
#8223 of 8249 Re: Considering a 2004 VW Passat Turbo Wagon [lisava] by altair4 Jun 28, 2009 (8:35 am)
Replying to: lisava (Jun 27, 2009 3:14 pm) My concern about that oil pump replacement is because the engine oil sludged and clogged the pump's screen. Mmmmm, I'd be careful about this one. Sadly, regular oil changes at the dealership doesn't mean that the correct oil was used throughout the car's life. If they can't provide proof of synthetic oil in the correct grade meeting VW Spec 502.00, I'd pass on it.

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