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Replying to: etracey (Nov 26, 2008 8:32 pm) for any parts counter dude, one call to vw tech center would give the part #, in case their google-favnerhugen search skills are not up to the task. |
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I'm definitely not an expert when it comes to diesel cars and it's maintenance. The '09 Jetta TDI is my first diesel car. Just wondering if the diesel additive like Powerservice is really necessary for these newer diesels taking into consideration that the new cars use ULSD?
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Replying to: c280 (Nov 30, 2008 2:16 pm)  VW recommends NO additives; but oxymoronically when pressed or you further research the subject, unofficially endorses one particular one. (No, I don't use THAT one. It is sold usually at the VW dealer's.) So because the 09 TDI meets the new so called higher 50 state legal requirements (the 03 on back TDI's WERE 50 state legal  ) you might want to go onto some web sites as the actual product is different for different applications: 1. AVLube.com web site link title 2. Power Service link title 3. Primrose link title 4. lastly www.tdiclub.com to form your own strategy and opinions. Anymore it "DEPENDS"  Incidently further back than the 03 MY the VW TDI engines have been designed for ULSD !!! I just can't quote the EXACT year it actually started. I personally have been using a Primrose product (since new to 111,000 miles), 03 TDI, mainly for peace of mind about the expensive fuel pump (lubrication), and for the emusification of H20 issue. It does boost the cetane rating. It is the so called C or 3000 to 1 concentrate.
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| If you are considering or have a Jetta TDI with the nav then you will need to order 000 051 446 C for iPod integration. It gives you full integration of the iPod. Now you can get the Nav and have iPod. Don't use the USB cable with your iPod's transfer cable since that won't work. The special cable has a iPod dock on it and it tells you the song information. It's available at your dealer or you can google it and find it easily at some site. It's a universal part for all 09 Jetta's with nav. All 09 VW's that have the RNS-510 and the MDI will need this cable. | |
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Replying to: ruking1 (Nov 30, 2008 3:39 pm)
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Replying to: c280 (Dec 03, 2008 4:15 pm) If you do a search on www.tdiclub.com it can give you a far more technical explanation. However the upshot is cetane ratings for D2 function like octane ratings for RUG to PUG. Past a certain point (50-60 cetane) it is overkill.
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Replying to: ruking1 (Mar 15, 2006 7:32 pm) i've had VW TDI through 6 very-northern-USA winters and rarely have added powerservice: iff overnight temp will be below 0F and parked outdoors. i've never had anything resembling a fuel freeze issue with about 300k tdi miles... for the older TDIs, the below 0F starts are way smoother if there is some powerservice whitebottle in the tank... i think it helps the 06 too but i havent added powerservice additive more than once in its 60k miles....
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“This is the toughest economic environment we’ve seen in a long time and it presents a significant challenge” said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “Nevertheless, our clean diesel TDI’s continued to sell very well even in this tough economy and represented 17 percent of our monthly sales. This is very promising for the Volkswagen Brand as we strive to continue to be the market leader in affordable clean diesel technology. Total VW sales YTD is only -2.1%. Not too shabby when you look at the big guys down 30% to 40% or more. Now if the reliability factor is there VW could emerge in very good condition. I could get excited about a Tiguan TDI.... |
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Replying to: elias (Dec 04, 2008 6:21 am)  So indeed I do what YOU do. Also while I have used Primrose 405C since new, truthfully I really can not tell the difference when either I skip or forget to treat a tank fill up. So it is good that you chimed in with your 310,000 miles diesel perspective. That is obviously more than my 111,000 miles.
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