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VW Jetta Basic Maintenance Questions (Oil changes, fluids, etc.)

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#67 of 126 Re: should i switch to synthetic? [joker55] by bpeebles Jan 05, 2008 (6:53 pm)
Replying to: joker55 (Jan 03, 2008 8:31 pm) I dont think so!    You said you have a 1999 with 2.0L engine. You really need to follow the OCI (Oil Change Interval) for YOUR modelYear/engine.   The new 2.5L 5-cylinder engine is DESIGNED for a 10K mile OCI.... your 2.0L is not.   You may visit the VW sebsite to find the reccommended OCI for your specific vehicle. HINT: It says every 5K miles. Replies to this message: jeffyscott (Jan 06, 2008 1:19 pm) bpeebles (Jan 06, 2008 5:37 pm)
#68 of 126 Re: should i switch to synthetic? [bpeebles] by jeffyscott Jan 06, 2008 (1:19 pm)
Replying to: bpeebles (Jan 05, 2008 6:53 pm) You are mistaken. The schedule (after the first two) given at your link for the 1999 is every 10,000 mi   1999 VW Jetta maintenance schedule Replies to this message: bpeebles (Jan 06, 2008 5:37 pm)
#69 of 126 Re: should i switch to synthetic? [jeffyscott] by bpeebles Jan 06, 2008 (5:37 pm)
Replying to: jeffyscott (Jan 06, 2008 1:19 pm) Yup - you are correct...I forgot about the 1st to OCIs being doubled-up.
#70 of 126 Re: check engine [bpeebles] by homerjr5 Jan 07, 2008 (8:02 am)
Replying to: bpeebles (Jan 03, 2008 5:12 pm) well, because my mechanic hooked it up to the tool that checks engine and it said thatthe ignition was open or something like that. he said that that was usually the coil and most often it wouldnt even need to be replaced just regrounded.
#71 of 126 Oil pressure is gone by mdub1 Jan 17, 2008 (10:54 am)
I discovered a huge leak this morning. The leak's where the top of the oil filter and whatever tube that attaches to it. I don't know if it's the oil cooler or not. Anyways, my Jetta is a '97 2.0 manual. Could the cause of the leak simply be an O-ring gone bad?
#72 of 126 2.5 engine by jimmydent1 Jan 21, 2008 (9:23 am)
how do i remove the engine cover on the 2007 jetta ? and is there a schematic online?  also im wanting to go to a screw on oil filter. any tips? Replies to this message: ruking1 (Jan 21, 2008 9:50 am) bpeebles (Jan 24, 2008 6:32 pm)
#73 of 126 Re: 2.5 engine [jimmydent1] by ruking1 Jan 21, 2008 (9:50 am)
Replying to: jimmydent1 (Jan 21, 2008 9:23 am) Almost all fasteners have torque wrench requirements. None of the procedures are very hard. However, it makes sense to get either the CD or hard copy and or both, of your model year Bentley's.   Not sure why you would want to go to an aftermarket screw on oil filter. Not many aftermarket products are specified for 30,000 miles OCI's as the oem filters are.
#74 of 126 Re: 2.5 engine [jimmydent1] by bpeebles Jan 24, 2008 (6:32 pm)
Replying to: jimmydent1 (Jan 21, 2008 9:23 am) The drop-in oilfilter has many advantages over the screw-on type.   The thing I like the most is that I can do a complete oilchange from under the hood and not spill a drop of oil. (Using the recommended oil-sucker method)   Specific to the dropin oil-filter... *)It has MUCH more filtering surface than spinon (more like a mack-truck spinon!) *)Replacing it is painless... just lift out and slide into 1/2 gallon ziplock baggie. No messy,drippy spinon filter which is hard to reach.
#75 of 126 oil change 2008 Jetta 2.5 by tmorriss Jul 12, 2008 (1:04 pm)
Hi, Looking for some guidance on changing the oil in my daughters new 08 Jetta. I've been reading lots of posts and there's been much discussion on changing the oil from the top?   Am I understanding this correctly?   I have been changing my own oil since I was a teenager and in looking at her car, it looks to me like   1- I have to find a darn wrench for this thing?(as i'm sure you all know its on of those deals where you remove the oil filter housing and replace the paper element). This is similar to my 05 Toyota Avalon, but of course a different wrench. 2- Where can I buy a wrench for this thing? 3- I have to remove the shroud in the bottom front to even GET to the filter? 4- I see nothing in the owners manual that says synthetic is REQUIRED.   Any suggestions are appreciated. Thx Replies to this message: jeffyscott (Jul 12, 2008 2:53 pm) bpeebles (Jul 12, 2008 6:11 pm) bpeebles (Jul 13, 2008 1:37 pm)
#76 of 126 Re: oil change 2008 Jetta 2.5 [tmorriss] by jeffyscott Jul 12, 2008 (2:53 pm)
Replying to: tmorriss (Jul 12, 2008 1:04 pm) I see nothing in the owners manual that says synthetic is REQUIRED.   It says oil meeting VW specs is required. Only certain synthetic oils meet this spec. Replies to this message: bpeebles (Jul 12, 2008 6:11 pm) bpeebles (Jul 13, 2008 1:37 pm)

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