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Re: MPG in 2008 New Beetle 2.5 [elias]
by mediaguy2
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Jul 26, 2008 (4:11 am)
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Replying to: elias (Jul 26, 2008 3:29 am)
thanks for your response. what struck me odd about all this was that the service people said they had to consult with vw engineers to try to diagnose the problem. after a couple of days they decided it was the ambient temperature sensor, which involved taking off the bumper to install. when they put it all back together the ac was still doing the same thing, taking 10 minutes to kick in. then the dealer said they consulted with the engineers again and then it was decided it was the compressor. seems to me they dont know whats going on and are going from one part to another in hopes of finding a solution.
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- #978 of 1064
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Re: 2008 Beetle Convertible Problem [belaircarguy]
by mediaguy2
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Jul 26, 2008 (4:17 am)
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Replying to: belaircarguy (Jul 26, 2008 2:45 am)
i agree in my mind that windows should retract into the door and not sit up a quarter or a half inch. the window on the passenger side was the one that was up just a bit, front and rear. the drivers window went all the way down as one would expect. the dealer said all windows were engineered to stay up a little above the sill. i called another dealer's service department and they said that the windows SHOULD stay up a little above the sill. we're picking up the car today because it'll be a week or two before they have the replacement ac compressor so i'll check the windows and ask to see how they operate in another new convertible.
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- #979 of 1064
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Re: 2008 Beetle Convertible Problem [belaircarguy]
by mediaguy2
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Jul 26, 2008 (4:23 am)
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Replying to: belaircarguy (Jul 26, 2008 2:45 am)
btw, regarding the ac, i always had the ac button AND the recirculate button on at the same time with the dial all the way to the blue for the coldest air and it still took 8 to 10 minutes for the ac to kick in. so yes i was aware of the recirculate.
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- #980 of 1064
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Re: 2008 Beetle Convertible Problem [mediaguy2]
by elias
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Jul 26, 2008 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: mediaguy2 (Jul 26, 2008 4:23 am)
Media G2, yeah, that's why all the manufacturers have 'technical assistance center', to help the dealer mechanics diagnose rare/unusual issues. My sympathies lie with the mechanics since my job for about 30 years has involved diagnosing difficult technical issues. Failure of ambient temperature sensor sure does sound obscure/rare and tough to diagnose for the non-software-inclined. Many mechanics have many certifications in the software/ECM stuff, at least one per dealership, as far as I know. Maybe that dude was out sick. :|
As for the window - One of the 4 TDI VWs I've bought had a misaligned drivers window, noticed via extra wind-noise from that window. Dealer did not need technical-assistance to fix that one. They maybe did need it to find a water-leak in the 06 NB DSG TDI ($20k new), as well as 3 visits. They finally got it done by removing every rug in the car and driving through carwash, to find the leak.
Comparing with other Beetles on VW lots, the window operation, maybe that will show you what's normal for the windows. On my only remaining VW, 06 jetta TDI, the front windows do roll down almost exactly flush with top of door/molding. I'll let you know if I notice anything interesting re that.
cheers...
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Oil for 2002 bettle
by vitahawk
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Aug 07, 2008 (8:11 am)
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Hi. My daughter has a 2002 beetle with gas engine. Last week she took the beetle in for oil change at a quick lube place. They insisted that she must only use synthetic oil in her car and sold her the oil change with the more costly oil. They charged her an additional $50 on top of the regular oil change for this. Her owners manual lists synthetic as well as standard petro based oils as acceptable. I think she got ripped off and would like to see them eat the extra $50 cost. Comments please?
Thanks
Bill
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- #982 of 1064
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Re: Oil for 2002 bettle [vitahawk]
by belaircarguy
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Aug 16, 2008 (2:49 am)
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Replying to: vitahawk (Aug 07, 2008 8:11 am)
When I have taken my cars to my trusted mechanic and asked about regular oil vs synthetic, his opinion is if you have a new car and start off on regular oil changes with synthetic you should get longer engine life and reduced wear. If you have a car that has years and miles and have always used just regular oil, then the benefits of using synthetic in that car is probably does not justify the extra cost.
I have two new vehicles (2008 Beetle Convertible and 2008 Mazda) which I have begun to use synthetic. While I always change the oil at 3000 miles, my mechanic suggested I could go longer with the synthetic oil. I will change every 5000 miles. One my one older vehicle (1996 Izuzu Trooper) I will continue to use regular oil, as it has 85,000 miles - and change this every 3000 miles.
I doubt the oil change place will refund your daughter, but in the future she probably just needs to say "regular oil only - Thanks".
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- #983 of 1064
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Re: Oil for 2002 bettle [vitahawk]
by bpeebles
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Aug 17, 2008 (1:40 pm)
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Replying to: vitahawk (Aug 07, 2008 8:11 am)
Depends on WHICH gasoline engine she has. The 1.8 turbocharged engine MUST have synthetic oil. This may not be in the "owners manual" of the 2002 models because this announcement was made (retroactively) by VW many years later after numerous oil-related engine-failures.The turbocharger can 'cook' dyno-oil due to the extremely high tempartures it runs at.
BTW: The 1.8t engine also requires hi-test gasoline because it is turbocharged.
Which engine does your daughter have in her NB (New Beetle)?
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Re: Oil for 2002 bettle [vitahawk]
by dkat2
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Sep 04, 2008 (6:18 pm)
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Replying to: vitahawk (Aug 07, 2008 8:11 am)
Vitahawk - I have a 2002 bettle that I purchased new and have only taken it to the dealer for oil changes (every wonderful 5K miles faithfully) and from the get go they have only used synthetic. I guess because of the 5K miles recommended oil change - that could be why the synthetic is used.
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- #985 of 1064
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Re: What is going on with this alarm ?? [mrrk47]
by becksbug
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Sep 05, 2008 (2:24 pm)
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Replying to: mrrk47 (Sep 06, 2007 4:29 pm)
hopefully you have fixed this problem, but just in case, my 2003 did the same thing for about 2 weeks, I took to the dealership, they said the trunk latch was causing the alarm to go off and that I needed to have something replaced there, only happened when I locked the car of course. Then it just stopped going off. That was 18 months ago, and have had numerous other problems since, but not that one. Good luck!
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