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#61 of 3756 by thepod28 Nov 20, 2004 (5:39 pm)
Great thanks man. Another wonderful post. I guess it's true: today's polished or coated engine walls and cylinder heads are themselves better able to handle low friction applications while the oils themselves are also better. For example, one time I put Mobil 1 [the super expensive fully synthetic stuff in my SHO]. I swear I must of got an extra ten horsepower just by changing the oil. Thing revved much more freely. In closing, its the vehile manufacturer who signs the warrantee on the car so they know when you SHOULD change oil and other fluids. The oil companies [obviously] just want you to keeping on buying oil. Heck, they would love it if you changed your oil bi-weekly.   Cheers
#62 of 3756 VW Jetta versus Buick Regal by thepod28 Nov 26, 2004 (6:47 am)
So the other day I started reading up about the Buick Regal LS and GS. Don't ask why. I just did. Well apparently they are GM's best kept secret: fast, comfortable, well made [magine that...a well made GM product...ha...but anyway apparently they last long] and low on insurance. But. And it's a big butt: are they EVER boring to look at. Perhaps this explains the insurance premiums: no thief would ever risk being locked up over jacking a Regal right? So my question is that for the price, which car do you get: a 2002 or 2003 Regal or a Jetta. The two cars represent completely different products but I'd still like some dialog about these two. Gotta say, never was a GM fan, but to be honest, I've yet to see a Buick at the side of the road with the four ways on.   Regards Replies to this message: gagrice (Nov 26, 2004 7:00 am) thepod28 (Nov 26, 2004 10:46 am)
#63 of 3756 Re: VW Jetta versus Buick Regal [thepod28] by gagrice Nov 26, 2004 (7:00 am)
Replying to: thepod28 (Nov 26, 2004 6:47 am) I have a friend that sold Buick's for years. He switched to Toyota for a year and went back to the Buick dealership. He told me he had the same customers come into get a new Buick with no hassles. Toyota was a constant hassle with customers. The only downside he has had in the last few years is the service dept. They have a hard time keeping mechanics. There is just not enough work for one person in that dealership. And it is one of the biggest in San Diego. They are good cars if you can get past the looks. Some years looked better than others.   PS I would buy the Jetta TDI for the mileage and space in the wagon... Replies to this message: thepod28 (Nov 26, 2004 10:46 am)
#64 of 3756 Re: VW Jetta versus Buick Regal [gagrice] by thepod28 Nov 26, 2004 (10:46 am)
Replying to: gagrice (Nov 26, 2004 7:00 am) I hear what you're saying. That 2004 TDI Jetta puts up some impressive fuel consumption figures even if you discount them by 15% as purely advertizing smoke and mirrors. On the other hand, it must be nice having a good quality car, that's fast, is cheap to insurance, handles [relatively well for a boat] and will ALWAYS ALWAYS be there winking at YOU because NO thief will EVER wink at it. My sister has a 2001 Integra. Three times it's been hit. Never hear Buick people saying "Oh god, my car got stolen...again".   I mean I've seen those Supercharged Regals just eat minivans, jettas, civics..even v6 Accords for lunch.   Regard
#65 of 3756 Something for VW to be proud of by gagrice Nov 30, 2004 (8:20 am)
The sixth annual ranking of certified pre-owned vehicle programs conducted by IntelliChoice reveals manufacturers are responding to consumers' desire for quality pre-owned cars. Overall, Jaguar was judged the best Luxury program and Volkswagen the best Non-Luxury program. Programs are rated according to the inspection lists, warranties, title verification, availability of special financing roadside assistance benefits, and return/exchange policies to determine those that offer the most benefits to the consumer.   In addition to Jaguar and Volkswagen, other notable performances include Cadillac breaking into the top five for the first time ever, coming in second for best overall program in the Luxury class. In Non-Luxury, Mazda moved up to nearly tie Honda for second place.   http://www.intellichoice.com/preowned/pre-main
#66 of 3756 Jetta just keeps getting Bigger better by gagrice Nov 30, 2004 (8:38 am)
Later in 2005, Volkswagen will offer its DSG automanual transmission (available on TDI models only). Also available will be an electro-mechanical steering system, a new electronic stability program (ESP), and new-generation ABS all-disc brakes.   http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=101305
#67 of 3756 Re: Okay what is the real oil change interval ? [sebring95] by north street Jan 04, 2005 (7:52 am)
Replying to: sebring95 (Oct 13, 2004 9:56 am) I have a 2000 Jetta TDI with 75,000 miles I am having trouble with the glow plug system. Engine light comes on and provides a malfunction code of P0380, which is glow plug trouble. The dealership is chasing there tails. The relay has been replaced and there is possible wiring short. They have replaced the relay 3 times and still I drive the car for 3 weeks or so and the same failure starts all over again. Do you know of other websites or technical people other than VW that I can get some help? Maybe other owners have had the same experience? Other than this failure the car has been good with no problems. Replies to this message: tdi_tan (Jan 04, 2005 10:11 am) bpeebles (Jan 04, 2005 4:10 pm) sebring95 (Jan 04, 2005 7:42 pm) tx_snugglebear (Jul 08, 2005 4:24 pm)
#68 of 3756 Glow plugs diagnosis [north street] by tdi_tan Jan 04, 2005 (10:11 am)
Replying to: north street (Jan 04, 2005 7:52 am) You have to test the individual glow plugs. Chances are, #3 is bad.   To test, you need a test light. You use the battery as the power source. If it lights up, it's considered good. If it doesn't, the glow plugs need replacement. This is how it's described in the service manual.   Watch out for the harness, sometimes, the connector does not get a good connection. You might need to vise grip it to get a tighter connection.   www.bentleypublishers.com prints the service manual. Replies to this message: bpeebles (Jan 04, 2005 4:10 pm)
#69 of 3756 Re: Okay what is the real oil change interval ? [midnightcowboy] by tdi_tan Jan 04, 2005 (10:19 am)
Replying to: midnightcowboy (Oct 13, 2004 8:53 am) The dealer (salesman) is trying to tell me it is 5,000 miles but i understand it is really 10,000 after an itial 5,000 mile change.   the oil change intervals are as follows: 5,000 miles 10,000 miles 20,000 miles (every 10,000 miles thereafter)   What kind of special lubrication requirments does the TDI have? VW505.01-- This special oil is to prevent cam wear which times the individual pump injectors   I asked a local auto maintenance mechanic about VW and he said they have very soft brakes and rotors. Have to replace pads and rotors every 20,000 miles. The rear pads tend to be soft. Typically you get more brake dust on the rear wheels than the fronts. Around 2001-2002, VW switched suppliers (from ATE to TRW) and a more durable compound. It still dusts a lot though.   My 02 had TRW rear pads. At 40,000 miles when I changed them (anticipating a lot of wear), I actually had a decent amount left, probably good for at least another 20,000 to 40,000 miles. At 90,000 miles my fronts are still good.   When you change the pads, it is recommended to change the rotors also. The difference between a new rotor and a worn rotor is 2mm thickness. 2mm is not a lot of room for wear and the rotors will wear with the pads.
#70 of 3756 Re: Glow plugs diagnosis [tdi_tan] by bpeebles Jan 04, 2005 (4:10 pm)
Replying to: tdi_tan (Jan 04, 2005 10:11 am) That "glowplug testing procedure" youy describe is inaccurate. Even "bad" glowplugs should show voltage being fed into them.   The proper way to test for bad glowplugs is to simply pull the connector off each one and measure the resistance from the top of each glowplug to ground (chassis). Any measurement that shows 'open' is a bad glowplug. There is no need to turn on the key to perform this test.   Replacement glowplugs can be procured at most auto-parts stores for about $18USD each. They just screw into the engine. (Do not forget to apply antiseeze to the threads!!)

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