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Re: oil pressure light blinks [ruking1]
by shipo
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Apr 13, 2009 (7:59 am)
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Replying to: ruking1 (Apr 13, 2009 6:45 am)
One thing to keep in mind is that there are two completely distinct 2.0T gasoline engines. The BPY version (aka. the FSI engine) which ran from ~2004 or so up until the end of the 2008 model year was known to consume oil (especially of the PCV system was not properly operating), however, the new CCTA engine (aka. the TSI engine), which started appearing in some transverse PZEV cars mid-way through the 2008 model year is developing a reputation for not using any oil at all.
Best regards,
Shipo
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- #2443 of 2478
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Re: oil pressure light blinks [shipo]
by ruking1
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Apr 13, 2009 (8:14 am)
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Replying to: shipo (Apr 13, 2009 7:59 am)
Perhaps another way to say this is still... buyer beware. I think it is good that VW is finally able to translate the effort into a good gasser product, i.e., CCTA engine aka TSI.
The "needle in the haystack problems" remains however.
So for another example, I could have selected the 2003 TDI with the O1M automatic transmission....... Perhaps the outcome COULD have been FAR different on the transmission despite a GREAT TDI engine
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- #2444 of 2478
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Tourareg TDI available
by gagrice
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Apr 23, 2009 (1:54 pm)
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The new Touareg TDI has hit the showrooms here in San Diego. The tax credit is only $1150. Better than nothing I guess. I like the looks of the Touareg best of the diesel SUVs on the market. The ML320 CDI is the most comfortable of the bunch. The BMW X5 & GL320 CDI get the biggest tax credit of $1800. The VW comes with leather in the base configuration and should be going for right about $40k before TTL and the tax credit.
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- #2445 of 2478
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Re: Tourareg TDI available [gagrice]
by ruking1
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Apr 23, 2009 (1:57 pm)
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Replying to: gagrice (Apr 23, 2009 1:54 pm)
Let us know how the test ride goes!
Not to get anyone's dander up, but first look, it looks like a VW Jetta Sportwagon, albeit higher and bigger/chunkier. link title VW Sportwagon link title
It will be interesting to see/hear how the 3.0 V6 TDI does. 221 hp/407 # ft and EPA of 17/25 mpg, it does set the bar/s very high, both for SUV's and INXS of 4,000 #'s segment vehicles. With a 26.4 gal tank, a 650+ miles range is nothing to sneeze at either.
I am swagging after 10,000 miles initial break in, 26-30 mpg will not be difficult to achieve.
Vs a TLC getting 14-16 mpg ( mid point of 15 mpg) , getting 25 mpg , I will take 67% better fuel mileage !!!!!!!!!
To put it in perspective, Jetta TDI 2.0 I4 140 hp/236 # ft, EPA of 29/40 mpg. It is getting a range of 39-45 mpg. During the normal commute, (can't be herky jerky) more like 41-44 mpg. During a break in 2,300 miles trip/run (lots of spots to be herky jerky), it posted over all 43.5 mpg. (or so)
Highway 5 N/S, S/N was actually in construction herky jerky, (more like perpetual , but another issue) so it was simple to blend in. Vancouver's WA,BC were both BAD. Portland's and Seattle's downtown's traffic was a rolling parking lot- (I am being too optimistic here I know). All in all a great trip.
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- #2446 of 2478
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Re: Tourareg TDI available [ruking1]
by gagrice
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Apr 23, 2009 (2:06 pm)
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Replying to: ruking1 (Apr 23, 2009 1:57 pm)
I would like to go drive one in the next several days. Will post my impressions.
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- #2447 of 2478
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Re: High Mileage TDIs - Stats Requested [mgutai]
by mistake1
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May 01, 2009 (1:48 pm)
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Replying to: mgutai (Jan 08, 2007 9:58 am)
2002 TDI-I bought this car while not feeling well-it worked out OK.At 53,000 the transmission failed-it took 3 weeks to get another "shipped over"-since then I change the fluid every so often-I have it changed-current milage 189,000 and counting-I use shell rotella synthetic and I change it myself every 5-6,000 miles. Anybody know a TDI mechainic near cincinnati-I am trying to decide whether to trade or spend a couple thousand to keep it-it is due a timing belt and water pump and it needs struts and the finish is just ok. Thanks
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- #2448 of 2478
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Tiguan TDI
by vwinva
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May 02, 2009 (4:58 am)
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Has VW given up on bringing this over to the US?
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- #2449 of 2478
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Re: Tiguan TDI [vwinva]
by gagrice
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May 02, 2009 (5:35 am)
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Replying to: vwinva (May 02, 2009 4:58 am)
I hope not. That would be a great little 35 MPG SUV. It would kick butt on everything in its class. The only fear I can see by VW is it would not be a neck jerking 0-60 MPH rig, that US consumers are enamored with. Personally climbing my 7% grade on Interstate 8 at the speed limit of 70 MPH without downshifting is my benchmark. None of the small 4 cylinder gas or hybrids can manage that. Heck my Toyota V8s are borderline.
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- #2450 of 2478
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2002 jetta 88000 using oil
by wleigh
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Sep 01, 2009 (7:27 pm)
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2002 jetta seems to be using oil. do not see any smoke at ignition or oil on driveway but barely get read on dip stick at 3000 oci. real amatuer here, just need advice.
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- #2451 of 2478
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smoking 2004 golf tdi
by taylor4650
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Sep 02, 2009 (7:06 am)
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When I try to accelerate even moderately black smoke bellows out. This does not happen when sitting in the driveway and "stepping" on the pedal. The car is not burning oil. Any suggestions?
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