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Re: 2009 TDI Check Engine light [m6user]
by r108j
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Oct 20, 2008 (8:02 pm)
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Replying to: m6user (Oct 16, 2008 7:02 pm)
This AM the temperature was below 55 F and the MIL came on when I started the car. Off to the dealer again ... 
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- #2493 of 3704
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Re: Simple Help [usmcwithtdi]
by rontdi
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Oct 22, 2008 (2:15 pm)
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Replying to: usmcwithtdi (Jul 10, 2005 6:17 am)
I don't know if anyone gave you a good answer to your question, but my 2005 TDI uses oil that has VW 505.01 as a spec that you can find on the back of the bottles. Last time I looked Mobile 1 did not have it. AMS oil does. Please look at the owner’s manual and look for the specification you need. Most oils can't go more than 5000 miles. The specification has to do with how the oil deals with contamination. After 5000 miles you need to change the oil because the oil filter can’t remove all the junk that’s suspended in the oil. AMS oil for gas engines can go 50000 miles, but diesel is still 5000 miles.
This is the simple explanation. I hope it helps.
Try this URL for more info http://www.tdiclub.com/
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- #2494 of 3704
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Re: Simple Help [rontdi]
by shrifty
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Oct 22, 2008 (2:28 pm)
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Replying to: rontdi (Oct 22, 2008 2:15 pm)
Does this apply to the new 2009s? According to the manual and dealership, the service intervals are 10,000 miles. Not sure what type of oil I'm using, all I know is they mentioned synthetic...
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- #2495 of 3704
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Re: Simple Help [shrifty]
by ruking1
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Oct 22, 2008 (2:34 pm)
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Replying to: shrifty (Oct 22, 2008 2:28 pm)
I have been running 0w20, 5w20 (Mobil One) for 73,000 miles with a min of 10,000 miles. The conventional 5w20 meets the 10,000 miles specifications (FORD/HONDA, Ford being the stricter specifications)
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- #2496 of 3704
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Re: 2009 TDI Check Engine light [r108j]
by r108j
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Oct 22, 2008 (8:35 pm)
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Replying to: r108j (Oct 20, 2008 8:02 pm)
Techline has asked the dealer to replace the engine harness. Part not in the US and needs to be brought in from Germany. MIL was reset and the car returned to me until the part arrives.
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- #2497 of 3704
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Re: Simple Help [ruking1]
by bpeebles
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Oct 23, 2008 (5:31 pm)
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Replying to: ruking1 (Oct 22, 2008 2:34 pm)
I hope you realise that NONE of those oils you mention meet the VW specs for a TDI engine. Your camsahft may be getting scored up pretty bad by now...
I only run PENTOSIN oil in my TDI. (German oil that meets the VW specs) Easilly obtained from TDIPARTS website.
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Re: Simple Help [bpeebles]
by ruking1
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Oct 23, 2008 (5:36 pm)
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Replying to: bpeebles (Oct 23, 2008 5:31 pm)
Oh yes !! The post was a response to a question in another post for the HONDA product (synthetic vs conventional issue with diesel being confined to 5,000 miles OCI's), aka NOT the VW TDI product!
Absolutely not! I have run Delvac 5w40 Mobil One Truck and SUV 5w40 ever since the 5,000 miles OCI. (factory fill change) Pentosin is a great oil by the way. TDI parts(off topic) is a great vendor.
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Re: Considering a TDI for their high fuel economy [jbrantley]
by iltdi
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Oct 26, 2008 (5:52 pm)
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Replying to: jbrantley (Oct 17, 2008 7:17 pm)
could be relay 109
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- #2500 of 3704
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2009 Jetta TDI - Factory Timing Belt Replacement Recommendation Is?
by asa
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Oct 27, 2008 (3:06 pm)
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What is the timing belt change interval per the owner's manual for the 2009 Jetta TDI? I've read posts and I'm still uncertain. Thank you all.
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Re: fueling [ronlawn7]
by shrifty
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Oct 27, 2008 (4:31 pm)
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Replying to: ronlawn7 (Oct 18, 2008 4:32 pm)
Hi Ron, tonight when I went to fill up my tank I see what you mean. The station I was at had both ULSD and LSD pumps next to each other. It appears that one of the LSD pumps had been converted to ULSD, and the nozzle was quite big at the end and would not fit at all in my car. Just for kicks, I tried it (bad idea) and made quite a mess.
It's probably best for your son to go somewhere else, or look for a smaller pump nozzle.
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