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Replying to: gagrice (Apr 23, 2009 1:54 pm) 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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Replying to: ruking1 (Apr 23, 2009 1:57 pm) |
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Replying to: mgutai (Jan 08, 2007 9:58 am) |
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Has VW given up on bringing this over to the US?
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Replying to: vwinva (May 02, 2009 4:58 am) |
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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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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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Replying to: taylor4650 (Sep 02, 2009 7:06 am) Next ? 
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Replying to: taylor4650 (Sep 02, 2009 7:06 am) Here are some other possible contributing factors. The turbocharger and intake manifold have a habit of plugging-up if you do not follow the advice of how to keep things cleaned out. You *MUST* use full-throttle accelleration several times per tank of fuel lest the trubocharger and intake manifold may get plugged up with soot/oil mixture. Also, the use of sub-par fuel or the wrong engine-oil has been shown to contribute. You may also consider checking your MAF (Mass AirFlow sensor), if it is not measuring the flow properly, you could get that black smoke. |
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I have a 2005 Passat TDi. My local mechanic says to change the timing belt at 60K while the manual says to do it at 90K. He says it is the same belt that used to say to change at 45K, but VW upped the time interval to reduce the annual expense of Maint. I do know about the issue if it goes, but not sure I should spend the money to replace a belt with plenty of life (I have 61K and treat her like a baby). Any advice on whether to change the timing belt (at about $1000) or wait? Thanks!!
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