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Replying to: efgunz (May 12, 2009 8:25 pm) You are not overdue for OilChange... (OCI is 10,000 miles. so you have 2K more miles left to go) HOWEVER: I prefer to do my OilChanges on the even 10K mile marks so they are easy to remember. Consider these other maintainace items If they have not been done for awhile. *) Clean Snowscreen (at least once a year!) *) Replace Cabin Filter (at least pull it out and clean it a bit) *) Replace Fuel Filter |
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Replying to: 87irocz28 (May 13, 2009 5:46 pm) Here is a webpage with photos of coolant reservoir (And explains a common problem called "coolant migration") I relize these photos are a TDI... but I beleive all the MKIV engines have the same coolant reservoir. Now that you can locate the coolant reservoir and install the proper E10 liquid. You can check the functioning of the waterpump by observing the small hose plugged into the upper part of the coolant reservoir. With engine idling, this hose should be 'peeing' antifreeze into the coolant reservoir at all times. I cannot tell you how much liquid the system holds because you did not tell us WHICH ENGINE you have. (VW offered at least 4 different engines on that vehicle)
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I bought 2004 VW Jetta 6 months ago whose manufacturer warranty is expired but I have powertrain warranty until Dec 2010 since it was a certified VW. Today all of a sudden speedometer stopped working and also gas indicator needle started swinging. It looks like something like a electronics problem. My question is, will it be covered under powertrain warranty, if not, how much fixing might cost me. Pls let me know. Thanks, Pankaj |
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Replying to: bpeebles (May 13, 2009 6:08 pm) the car is a jetta gl with a 4 cyl -- I think its the 1.8 but its not turbo so I dont know if thats correct. Also, can I get the g12 coolant at any auto parts store or do I need to get it from volkswagen? And what is the E10 liquid? Thanks!
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Replying to: 87irocz28 (May 14, 2009 7:40 am) There are several sources for "G12" antifreeze. Obviously, the dealersip will have it at a price. Also, any foriegn-parts suppliers will have G12. Beware that some of the available G12 will be "premixed" and ready to pour in.... other G12 will need to be mixed with DISTILLED water before adding to cooling-system. Do not mix any automobile antifreeze with tapwater.... the impurities in the water may affect it. |
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| I was trying to change the oil in a 2005 Jetta and don't know how to remove the oil plug | |
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First off, I have bought a 2006 Jetta TDI and bought a new cabin air filter. I looked under the hood and it does not appear to be accessable. Can anyone give me instructions, pics would be great, on how to change this thing. thank you in advance for your assistance. Chris 
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Replying to: 06newby (Sep 01, 2009 5:20 am) |
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Seeing that we are taking the TDI on its first trip (Nashville to Rochester NY and back) I thought I should carry a qt of oil in the truck just in case. Went to the dealer today (can't find the Castrol in the stores yet) and bought a qt. The part number is ZVW352540S DSP. Castrol SLX Professional LL03. SAE 5W-30. 1.05 qt. "Meets VW 507.000 specs." Cost was $6.49 (tax not included). Hope this helps clear up some of the confusion I've seen here and on other forums.
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Replying to: ndmike88 (Sep 04, 2009 10:07 am) Are you trying to be funny? You may never ever find VW507.00 spec oil in a "store". However, the price you paid is very reasonable for VW507.00. (are you CERTAIN it is 507.00?.... many dealerships have been known to inadvertantly put the WRONG oil into TDIs... thus voiding the warantee.) The only place I purchase my oil is from ==> tdiparts.com In fact, I have a 5L bottle which I just orderd... time for the 110,000 mile oil-change.
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