I was recently confronted with exactly this choice. I work from home, but spend weekends in a city which is 150 miles away - so I drive almost exclusively ...
Mark, Very convincing, straightforward reasoning ... the only glitch with a Jetta is rear seat leg room as those teenagers grow and chauffering duties turn to ...
I'm hoping that "glitch" won't affect me--my kid is current at -2months and counting... We'll see how much of a pain it is to take that seat in and out of the...
Hey guys- The Jetta went in today for a fluid flush and my mechanic thinks it may also be time for new pads (though at 15,000 miles it seems early). But...
You don't have to have the sensors. I did buy EBC Greenstuff pads with the sensors for around $80 from www.tirerack.com for my '02 Jetta and I was not ...
Another factor to consider, most 'normal' people (or maybe that should just read most people?) generally do not keep their cars for more than ~5yrs or so. So...
... The "10Winter" rating is not thin enough for cold winter weather. It would be like having molasses in your engine. Unless you live in the south? troy ...
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... Yes... the Lupo TDI 3L/80MPG car shuts off at stops. ... Yes, but you'd still have faster acceleration with the Motor+Diesel, than just Diesel-only. The...
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Thanks, Is this product available in stores or do you have to order in the mail? Steve Paul L Fisher <tdi@...> wrote: I use Amsoil Cetane Boost...
It is available in some stores, however, there is no reliable way of finding out where. Where are you located? Paul L Fisher 2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI...
With the exception of the Jetta TDI, each diesel I have owned since 1980 has had to undergo a slow warm-up from a cold start, according to the manufacturer and...
I start it and go. I try to stay under 3,000 RPM until the temp gauge gets above the lower 3 hash marks but that doesn't always work.... Paul L Fisher 2002...
I always let mine idle before leaving--I wait for the idle to settle out and then drive. At most, maybe 2 minutes at 0F. Sometimes it takes longer to clean...
All engines gas or diesel do better starting and going slowly with little or no idle warm up. If it really a problem get an engine block but still start and go...
All my cars I ever had gas or diesel I always wait until the oil lubricates the valves . I don't care what people say , it takes few minutes for thick oil to ...
I would hope that oil never lubricates the valves! That is why I run 0W-30 in my gassers and 5W-40 in my TDI's. The oil is flowing within seconds, not minutes....
Most suggest that 'idling' for extended periods is bad in the sense that it may build up 'gunk' faster in your intake manifold. I've not heard of any long term...
There was a time I used Powerservice from the local Walmart/Autozone/etc ... two varieties are common: White bottle has anti-gel (winter), silver bottle ...
What do you look for in D2? Does any one from Tulsa, OK area have a good place fuel? thanks willie \05 Jetta ... __________________________________ Do you...
Followup question, since I am still waiting to get my TDI. I rented a 24' truck last summer with, iirc, a 6-liter diesel engine. The owner's manual for that...
Folks FYI on idling. Tractor trailers Idle 8 hours a day 365 days a year pretty much, yet they can reach 1 million miles no overhaul ! So, go figure if idling...
While wearing your favorite white linen suit, take the valve cover off your TDI and start the engine. I'd bet that it would take way less than a minutes for...
Semi's don't idle for long periods of time, they run. My uncle has a 2005 Volvo with I believe a Cummins engine. When he is going to leave it running for any...
There is a raffle here for a Jetta TDI, donated by a car dealer for a school auction. Tickets are $20 each, the maximum number is 2,000 to be sold, deadline is...
I already have my ticket. Paul L Fisher 2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI automatic - Galactic Blue - 52,000 miles - EBC Greenstuff front pads 2000 Volkswagen Golf...
No!!!! I want it all for my self! ;-) Paul L Fisher 2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI automatic - Galactic Blue - 52,000 miles - EBC Greenstuff front pads 2000...
