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#31 of 2483 Clutch by natescape Feb 22, 2002 (12:54 pm)
Most folks experiencing clutch slippage have the chip AND box, or injectors, or other mods. From what I gather, you have to drive it pretty hard to get slippage with just a chip.   Thankfully, my Passat has a monster clutch (that can handle the v6) and I've never had any slippage.
#32 of 2483 Clutch re natescape by moparbad Feb 22, 2002 (1:35 pm)
natescape and I are going to have to agree to disagree on the clutch issue. You will have to talk to owners with just the chip and read info. at www.tdiclub.com and see for yourself that there are plenty of people that have JUST the chip and have clutch slippage. There is a new box out from http://www.jannettyracing.com for TDI that is $450 (a little high$) that claims 30HP and 45lb-ft torque, it is new in the US so I don't have much to say about it, but it can be easily removed before going to dealer.
#33 of 2483 Slip by natescape Feb 22, 2002 (1:59 pm)
That's cool. Like I said, I have no real experience with slippage, so everything I read is second-hand. Since I don't have a Jetta/Golf/Beetle, I probably don't follow the details of slippage stories as closely as moparbad does. I just speak from a general sense of what's up, which could easily be wrong.
#34 of 2483 Thanks guys... by jabilda Feb 22, 2002 (2:08 pm)
I really appreciate this banter - I'm considering the chip - maybe I'll wait for the 4yr / 50k because it's on me, then anyway.   Thanks again.
#35 of 2483 I'm going for it! by bluewolf Feb 22, 2002 (10:53 pm)
I will chip my '02 TDI Jetta, it's just a matter of when. I've already talked with my nearest Upsolute dealer, and it's a 7 hour drive, but that's okay, I think it'll be worth it!
#36 of 2483 7 hours... by natescape Feb 25, 2002 (7:14 am)
Definitely worth it. I drove from Mass to NJ to get mine chipped (6 hours) and have not the faintest inkling of regret on the decision. You're gonna love it, especially in a new car.
#37 of 2483 by 8u6hfd Feb 25, 2002 (7:26 am)
I'm trying to wait until 10,000 miles to get my TDI chipped. Maybe I'll do it after 5000 miles or so.
#38 of 2483 Picked up .... by jabilda Mar 01, 2002 (1:38 pm)
my Jetta S/W TDI yesterday. Will let everyone know my experiences. I'm trying hard to follow the break-in recommendations.   Anyone else notice this - the VW manual seems to be geared toward the gas engine. It states 5w-40 / 5w-30 for oil. Is this the same for the TDI? In any event, this car will take synthetic oil.   Lastly, I'm will not decide on a chip until the warranty runs out (see prior 'chipping' discussion). VW is definitely looking for this on the TDI's and voiding warranties.
#39 of 2483 by 8u6hfd Mar 03, 2002 (9:44 am)
Castrol Syntec is CJ (I believe it's J) approved. Making it suitable for diesel engines.   Synthetic "Diesel" oil is available in 5W40 multi-weight, namely Mobil Delvac1. The Shell Rotella synthetic I heard is excellant also.
#40 of 2483 TDI oil by moparbad Mar 03, 2002 (2:56 pm)
According to a service bulletin, Volkswagen recommends the use of synthetic oil in the TDI engine. Oils which are suitable for the full recommended oil change interval in all climates include, but aren't limited to: Mobil Delvac 1, 5w40 (full synthetic, a reformulated version of Mobil 1 which is intended for diesel engines) Chevron Delo 400, 5w40 (full synthetic version) Shell Rotella T (full synthetic version, not to be confused with Rotella SB synthetic blend or regular Rotella T non-synthetic) Amsoil Series 3000, 5w30 (full synthetic, CH-4 rated) Amsoil High Performance, 10w40 (full synthetic, CH-4 rated) Amsoil semi-synthetic 15w40 (CH-4 rated and high quality, but almost as expensive as the full synthetic, and higher viscosity at low temperatures) Redline, synthetic version (make sure you get the type meant for diesel engines, with the CG-4 or CH-4 rating)

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