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#2465 of 2478 Re: 2006 TDI winter snow Tires [longo2] by cosmo Oct 20, 2009 (10:58 am)
Replying to: longo2 (Oct 20, 2009 8:14 am) The General Altimax Arctic is a good choice for snow traction and ice braking. Another inexpensive winter tire is the Dunlop Graspic DS-3. Consumer Reports found the Dunlop and the Michelin X-ice Xi2 to be the best for ice braking. I prefer the Dunlaps because they are not directional and can be rotated around the car every winter to extend tread life. I'm going into the sixth winter on a set of Dunlop DS-2's, and they are not yet worn down to the winter wear indicators. I use each set of dedicated winter tires four months out of each year. I put the Passat's on November 1st and take them off March 1st. I put the Jetta's on December 1st and take them off April 1st. That way I have at least one car prepared to travel the mountain passes November through March. Replies to this message: gagrice (Oct 20, 2009 1:05 pm) longo2 (Oct 20, 2009 2:52 pm)
#2466 of 2478 Re: 2006 TDI winter snow Tires [cosmo] by gagrice Oct 20, 2009 (1:05 pm)
Replying to: cosmo (Oct 20, 2009 10:58 am) You are very organized. I remember in Anchorage most everyone waited for the first big snow and the tire shops were over loaded with customers. People sliding into the ditches. It was a real zoo on the roads for about a week.   Depending where you live there have already been some decent snows. Replies to this message: longo2 (Oct 20, 2009 2:52 pm)
#2467 of 2478 Re: 2006 TDI winter snow Tires [gagrice] by longo2 Oct 20, 2009 (2:52 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Oct 20, 2009 1:05 pm) See more Car Pictures at CarSpace.com   When I drove the Jetta back from Hot and Steamy Houston last week this was the scene at home...got me shopping for snow tires.
#2468 of 2478 Glow Plug Recall by mrjette Nov 23, 2009 (3:44 am)
I got a letter from VW in July that they would update the glow plugs (replace ceramic with metal) and update the engine software on my '05 Passat TDi. It is Emissions Service Action 28E6/R8.   I scheduled the 2 hour appointment for 11/11 (day off from work) and drove 35 miles to the closest dealer (my local dealer has gone out of business). When I got there, they could not find the service notice on my vehicle. They called VW and were told the campaign had been cancelled.   I called VW customer "care" and was told the campaign had been postponed because of hard start issues after the software update. It is mostly related to cold weather, and it had been postponed in Canada first, and was later extended to the US on or about 11/9 (and the dealers were not alerted in time to contact customers with appointments). I guess people in VW should look at a map and consider cold weather regions in the US? Might have saved me 70 miles of driving and a couple hours on a holiday!   A few questions:   1. What was the original issue with the ceramic glow plugs and old software? I want to know what to look for as the car ages.   2. Has anybody experienced issues after the service was performed? Perhaps I should be glad they did not do it and cause other unseen issues?   3. Any advice on how to proceed? I was annoyed at the time/mileage waste, but they were typical VW - smug.   Thanks! Replies to this message: cosmo (Nov 23, 2009 11:57 am) bpeebles (Nov 23, 2009 5:13 pm)
#2469 of 2478 new TDI by cdndriver Nov 23, 2009 (7:52 am)
Hi, I'm thinking of getting the Golf TDI wagon to replace my subie legacy. Is it worth the change? Do the VWs hold up well? Consumer Reports doesn't consider VW to be that reliable...what's your experience? Thanks, cdndriver Replies to this message: longo2 (Nov 23, 2009 9:12 am) longo2 (Nov 23, 2009 2:42 pm) bpeebles (Nov 23, 2009 5:15 pm)
#2470 of 2478 Re: new TDI [cdndriver] by longo2 Nov 23, 2009 (9:12 am)
Replying to: cdndriver (Nov 23, 2009 7:52 am) The VW Jetta's are due for a big overhaul in the 2011 models next fall, but as I understand it the Golf Wagon will continue on in it's present form. (Ex Jetta Sportwagon) VW is tinkering with the names here, but not much else.   There are praises and pauses from the owners of the new VW Sport wagons on the practicality of those huge glass roof pannels, they turn the interior of the vehicle into a greenhouse during hot sunny days and in Canada, the loss of the insulating and safety value of a solid roof in - degree temperatures. Having a glass roof in a Station Wagon with a roof rack sounds insane to me. However, the 'Pano' roof is bundled in with other up-market options you would actually want.    Most kids I see in SUV's and wagons are all busy with their i-pods, video games and don't look up for anything but the next McDonalds sign. But this gets us into the, you eirther love a big hole in the roof over your head, or you don't, and live with your choice.   I see many Suby AWD's on the road in Montana, Wyoming and Colordao everytime we drive through I can appreciate why those vehicles are everywhere.     Their winter climate is about severe as ALberta's, they have lots of long grades, steep hills and windy, snow packed conditions to contend with every time it storms. They have 2 continental divide's to get over, a twisty, dangerous icy run through the Gates of the Mountains and the Monida pass just from Great Falls to idaho Falls. Going SE From Great Falls to Wyoming in the winter is no drive to the beach either.    During one snow storm they were picking up and hauling stranded motorists to Great Falls in Busses, we passed cars (and trucks)abandonded in the ditches every 1/4 mile. It's during these trips that the high clearance, low center of gravity Suby's are in their element. Most have ski racks on further south in Idaho, Colorado and Utah.   Still liking the VW to haul your family? Replies to this message: longo2 (Nov 23, 2009 2:42 pm) bpeebles (Nov 23, 2009 5:15 pm)
#2471 of 2478 Re: Glow Plug Recall [mrjette] by cosmo Nov 23, 2009 (11:57 am)
Replying to: mrjette (Nov 23, 2009 3:44 am) The glow plugs were replaced per the recall bulletin when I had the 60K services done on our '04 Passat. I do not recall exactly what the problem was, but it had something to do with emissions. One glow plug broke during removal and the tech had to soak it with penetrating lubricate and let it sit overnight. Luckily, it blew out when he turned the engine over the next morning. I'm glad I didn't have to pay for the extra labor. I have not noticed any difference when starting the engine since the metal glow plugs were installed. However, it has not been colder than 25 F since.
#2472 of 2478 Re: new TDI [longo2] by longo2 Nov 23, 2009 (2:42 pm)
Replying to: longo2 (Nov 23, 2009 9:12 am) See more Car Pictures at CarSpace.com   new TDI by cdndriver: If I were in your snowshoes, this would be my choice for a family-safe 4 season ride in Canada.  It's an example of a top of the line, leather, fully loaded 2009 Suby Forester (has about 14,000 km on it) on sale for much less than a 2009 JSW   (I keep an old 1992 Dodge Grande Caravan AWD running for those,OMG have you looked outside this morning ?!!, winter months) Replies to this message: bpeebles (Nov 23, 2009 5:15 pm)
#2473 of 2478 Re: Glow Plug Recall [mrjette] by bpeebles Nov 23, 2009 (5:13 pm)
Replying to: mrjette (Nov 23, 2009 3:44 am) The ceramic glowplugs (GP) had a tendancy to break off and the tip would fall into the combustion-chamber. This would be disasterous to the engine. (read instant-boat-anchor!)   I have no intrinsic knowledge about the updated software .... but can surmise that the newer metal-tipped GPs need different timings to come up to temp. Thus, it is likely the software needed to be changed to accomidate the different heating-charactoristics of the metal-tipped GPs.   I would bet that a double-glow would overcome any starting issue. I sometimes use a double-glow when ambient temp is below -15F.   I agree with you that they really should have contacted you about the cancellation. A 'good' dealership will often offer a freebie such as oil-change or wiper-blades or carwash for your troubles. (Yes, I have experienced a 'good' dearship )
#2474 of 2478 Re: new TDI [longo2] by bpeebles Nov 23, 2009 (5:15 pm)
Replying to: longo2 (Nov 23, 2009 2:42 pm) I would EAGERLY consider purchasing a Subaru TDI. I hear they are slated to arrive in USA sometime in 2012.

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