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#109 of 126 Powertrain warranty coverage by psahu May 13, 2009 (8:54 pm)
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
#110 of 126 Re: COOLANT RESERVOIR [bpeebles] by 87irocz28 May 14, 2009 (7:40 am)
Replying to: bpeebles (May 13, 2009 6:08 pm) bpeebles -- thanks for all the info! very helpful to say the least, and she has the exact coolant reservoir that they say has the most problems -- great!   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! Replies to this message: bpeebles (May 14, 2009 1:35 pm)
#111 of 126 Re: COOLANT RESERVOIR [87irocz28] by bpeebles May 14, 2009 (1:35 pm)
Replying to: 87irocz28 (May 14, 2009 7:40 am) Sorry - I mistyped when I said "E10" above.... I meant "G12"   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.
#112 of 126 oil change by rodmc2 Aug 09, 2009 (8:50 am)
I was trying to change the oil in a 2005 Jetta and don't know how to remove the oil plug
#113 of 126 cabin air filter by 06newby Sep 01, 2009 (5:20 am)
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 Replies to this message: bpeebles (Sep 01, 2009 4:04 pm)
#114 of 126 Re: cabin air filter [06newby] by bpeebles Sep 01, 2009 (4:04 pm)
Replying to: 06newby (Sep 01, 2009 5:20 am) I have not changed cabin-filter on 2006... but I seem to recall that it is behind the glovebox. There are step-by-step instructions with photos on the internet if you do some research.
#115 of 126 09 TDI oil by ndmike88 Sep 04, 2009 (10:07 am)
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. Replies to this message: bpeebles (Sep 07, 2009 5:21 pm) ndmike88 (Sep 11, 2009 11:15 am) bpeebles (Sep 14, 2009 3:12 pm)
#116 of 126 Re: 09 TDI oil [ndmike88] by bpeebles Sep 07, 2009 (5:21 pm)
Replying to: ndmike88 (Sep 04, 2009 10:07 am) you said ==> (can't find the Castrol in the stores yet)   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. Replies to this message: ndmike88 (Sep 11, 2009 11:15 am) bpeebles (Sep 14, 2009 3:12 pm)
#117 of 126 Re: 09 TDI oil [bpeebles] by ndmike88 Sep 11, 2009 (11:15 am)
Replying to: bpeebles (Sep 07, 2009 5:21 pm) If I ordered my oil through tdiparts I would pay over $11.00 (a liter) for the same oil I paid $6.39 at the dealer. If you are happy paying almost twice the price for the same oil, more power to you. Have you checked at your local dealer to see if they sell the oil you need? Replies to this message: bpeebles (Sep 14, 2009 3:12 pm)
#118 of 126 Mobil 1 0w30 by fho2008 Sep 11, 2009 (10:30 pm)
That meets VW specs, widely available.

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