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#11 of 2482 Just ordered one by 8u6hfd Feb 07, 2002 (5:22 am)
Golf GLS TDI with Lux and Cold Weather package.   Can't wait for the car to arrive.
#12 of 2482 TDI maintenance costs. by iracanuck Feb 08, 2002 (8:52 am)
I've had my 2001 Jetta GLS TDI for about 10 months. I am finding that the maintenance costs are very expensive. In my calculations my service costs equal the fuel cost. VW wants the timing belt changed on the automatic at 64,000 km (40,000 miles) at a cost of $700.00 ($450.00 USD). The oil changes run about $115.00 ($75.00 USD)and the 20,000 mile service costs about $355.00 ($229.00 USD). If I had known that there were so many hidden costs I would have probably bought the gas model. I have also had quite few defects that have needed to be repaired. 10 In total ranging from a lose door hinge, rear brake rotor, alarm system, power window failure as some of the examples. I love the car, but I am disappointed in the overall build quality and the maintenance costs. Has any body else had any of the same concerns and problems? PS I live in Canada, so that is why I have shown the miles vs kilometers and the Canadian dollar conversions
#13 of 2482 TDI maintenance re iracanuck by moparbad Feb 08, 2002 (12:23 pm)
The maintenance is free on a 2001 in the US up to 24,000 miles (not Canada?). The cost for an oil change is less than $20 for synthetic oil and oil filter is $6.00, this is the parts cost. You are getting ripped off if you are being charged $75 US, WOW. The TDI only requires oil change every 10,000 miles which is longer interval than many gas models. The timing belt on an automatic requires change at 40K miles, but the good news is that there is a new timing belt and tensioner that is used for both automatic and manual TDI and the interval is 80,000 miles before it requires change. If your 2001 has engine number 500,000 or later it already has the improved belt. The belt is standard on all 2002 TDI. For the 20K service there is an oil change, new air filter and brake fluid change required. A gas VW requires the same service at 20,000 miles. Other than the timing belt issue, the fact is that you would have had approximately the same cost of maintenance with a gas model. What are the "hidden costs"? There is just no excuse for the 10 defects you have experienced, I would be very disappointed if I had that experience also. I have a TDI 2001 and I have had to have one window regulator replaced and the glass in heated mirror replaced.
#14 of 2482 Moparbad by bluewolf Feb 08, 2002 (10:41 pm)
Are you positive the timing belt change on an '02 TDI Automatic is now up to 80k miles? That's great news if it's true, as I'm picking up a new TDI Jetta GLS tomorrow.   I remember seeing oil change pricing of $69.95 USD at my dealer. The first oil change is at 5k, then 10k and every 10k afterward (20k, 30k, 40k and so on).   I guess dealers use a 5w-40 Castrol Syntec that is VW approved for TDI use? Otherwise I understand there is a Shell Deisel oil at WalMart that also meets the requirements, does this sound right?   It seems like a great engine to me, and I'm looking forward to many happy miles with it. It joins my 1.8T Jetta in the garage (his & hers).
#16 of 2482 80K timing belt interval on 2002, Yep. by moparbad Feb 10, 2002 (7:15 pm)
I am positive. 100% certain that the timing belt is installed on all 2002 TDI and that the interval is 80,000 miles for BOTH automatic and manual transmission. This new belt and tensioner will be installed on my 2001 as soon as I reach the mileage requirement. The Castrol Syntec is OK but I would not use it in my TDI unless it was free. There is Rotella Synthetic at Walmart and it is better than the Castrol, what I really recommend is Mobil 1 Delvac. As far as I am concerned $69.95 for oil change for the TDI is robbery.
#18 of 2482 Jiffy Lube? by bluewolf Feb 11, 2002 (8:24 pm)
Do Jiffy Lube type of places carry deisel-specific synthetic? I want to use the right stuff and not take shortcuts, but saving money is great if I can do it.
#19 of 2482 moparbad by mdecamps Feb 12, 2002 (12:21 am)
Where did you get your info regarding the 80K timing belt change? I have a 2001 and I'm going to look at the engine # to see when I need to do mine. Is it expected that you always do the tensioner w/the timing belt?   Thanks,   Mark
#20 of 2482 Oil by natescape Feb 12, 2002 (6:55 am)
You really don't need diesel-specific oil. It helps, but any number of weights will do, especially if you use synthetic. I drive a TON (800 miles a week or so), so it doesn't make much sense for me to spend for diesel-specific oil. If you drive less frequently and want the extra protection, you can get the diesel oil and bring it to the Jiffy Lube and have them use that instead of their stuff.

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