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2482 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 4:34 PM
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Replying to: reid12 (Mar 26, 2009 5:39 pm)
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Replying to: reid12 (Mar 26, 2009 5:39 pm) For me, it is important to have traction and safety in the winter months here in Vermont. The WRG2 is one of the only tires on the planet which is rated for summer AND winter (not just an "all season" tire which is NOT rated for snow.) NOKIAN also stands by their products. I used to own a 4X4 Honda Civic which used to really wear through tires. I went back to the tire-seller to exercise the tire-warantee and NOKIAN replaced all 4 tires for about $15/tire (pro-rated pricing) They did this about 3 times over the time I owned that vehicle! Also, I demand low rolling resistance to get the most MPG out of my Jetta TDI. These tires deliver with up to 56 MPG on the highway. (I have xcell charts to prove it!) My eldest daughter has a NB (New Beetle) with 4 NOKIAN WRs on it. I have driven it in the snow and it does well. If winter performance is not a priority for you... NOKIAN also offers summer-only tires. |
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Replying to: cosmo (Mar 26, 2009 5:59 pm) When price and longevity are considerd, there are better tire-choices available than Michelin.
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Replying to: bpeebles (Mar 26, 2009 6:14 pm) |
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Today I took the plunge and purchased a used 2005 New Beetle TDI, GLS and DSG transmission with 47,000 miles. CarFax shows it to be clean. I was told the factory warranty has run out, but I can buy an extended warranty that averages out to about $1000 a year for three or four years. A bit steep I say, but VW repairs are really steep. Might be better to keep the $3K in a repair account and hope for the best. We tend to keep cars a long time. I traded a 1993 Explorer with 208000 miles, we purchased new, for the NB. $1,200 they gave me. Bpeebles, would you be so kind as to tell me the fuel treatment you use. I know it has been gone over hundreds of times, but I have been away from the threads for a while. What sweet ride, can’t wait to take it over the mountains (Cascades).
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Replying to: bpeebles (Mar 26, 2009 6:14 pm) Best regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: jkinzel (Mar 26, 2009 8:15 pm) 
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Replying to: bpeebles (Jan 14, 2006 2:45 pm) Usually when I accelerate the oil pressure light blinks and is accompanied by beeping. This only happens when I'm accelerating, and it happens more on some days and not at all on others. My check engine light isn't on either. I'm not low on oil either, and it has always had it's scheduled oil changes. Is there something I can do to eliminate this? I know oil pressure can be detrimental to the engine if it's too high or too low. I'm worried about driving it so I've been driving as little as possible. I hope you can help!! Thanks in advance!
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Replying to: svargas (Mar 30, 2009 4:04 pm) Using the input from these 2 sensors and other details such as engine RPM, this setup can sense several possible problems *) OilFilter plugging up *) OilPump not providing enogh pressure *) too much oil 'bleeding out' of the main bearings *)...etc I am assuming you are not seeing the light flashing if you just rev the engine in neutral. I am also assuming this happens more when the engine is HOT. (oil thins out when it is hot) I have seen this exact same problem many years ago on my daughters 1st VW gulf. The engine in that car had many hard miles on it and the bearings were getting 'lose'. I was able to keep the engine going for the 2 years that she owned it by adding a can of STP OIL TREATMENT each time I changed the oil. This worked because STP OIL TREATMENT is a viscosity improver (oil thickener) which helps keep the oil-pressure pumped-up when the oil is hot. Also STP OIL TREATMENT contains a big dose of detergents which can clean up the inside of an engine. I did a couple oil/filter changes using STP OIL TREATMENT and the cheapest oil I could find. (about 1000 miles apart). The oil I got out of that engine was black black black. I knew the STP OIL TREATMENT was removing years of gunk. After that, I did one more oil/filter change with quality oil and STP OIL TREATMENT... The engine ran smoother, quieter and the oil-pressure light never came on again during the 2 years my daugher drove that car. You asked for a low-budget solution... I cannot guarantee anything but what I described above is a lot cheaper than tearing the engine apart or replacing it. Also I assume you know that your 1.8t engine REQUIRES synthtic oil. VW/Audi had issues with some 1.8T engines which had NONsythentic oil run in them. The oil would overheat and start to break down leaving goop sticking to the inside of the passagways. (Almost like what cholestoral does to arteries) Good luck... let me know how it works out for you.
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