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labans; I had a second generation Jetta TurboDiesel back in the late 80's/Early 90's. Loved it! While only 68HP, it had more torque than gasoline engines of similar or larger displacement. 40+MPG. I used to fill the tank once a month. Got hit by a MCI bus. Might buy a pre 2009 Passat TDI if the pric...

GODSPEED to all of you that use waste oil to power your oil-burner. Just remember this stuff clogs filters. I mean it really causes a mess. When biofuel sits in a storage tank, the heavier elements settle & separate. A boundary layer between the two oils forms & attracts micro-organisms that...

Don't use ATF anymore. High pressure fuel pump may not be able to handle the more viscous oil & the injectors most likely are not designed to handle anything thicker than Diesel fuel. The owners manual should describe a procedure. I always fill my filters with clean, filtered fuel, but a Cummins...

Good deal!
It sure helps to have troubleshooting assistance from a scanner/reader/analyzer.
I have learned to rely on a laptop with the required diagnostic software installed.

The resale value of new & very recent VW's have been effected in a negative direction simply by have the VW name. The Diesel versions have taken the biggest hit, but the gasoline versions were also dragged into the mud. Who wants a "dirty" car from a dirty car maker? The Audi should fa...

Looking for a manual instead of an automatic may prove both a blessing & a curse. Autos are more plentiful, more troublesome & more expensive. A manual gearbox will be tougher to find, but will be less troublesome & should cost less. I have not owned a VW from the years you posted, so I ...

I have been a Diesel mechanic for 36 years now. I saw the crackdown by the U.S. EPA on two stroke Detroit Diesel engines back in 1981. No more of the oil-leaking, smoke-spewing two-strokes allowed for highway use. Four-strokes only. The four-strokes then were choked ever tighter year after year. The...

What is it that the old folks keep repeating? Is it " They Don't Build Them Like They Used to"? Often referring to the automobiles of yesteryear that weighed three tons & could be repaired by any third grade dropout or prison escapee in ones back yard due to a lack of safety or polluti...

If the CC has the 2.0, then it may be subject to recall.
Appears VW will be issuing recall by serial/VIN.
I'll have to check n see if my Passat is in that number.
Meanwhile, the Passat remains parked while I am enjoying the S80.

This concerns 2015/2016 MY 1.8T & 2.0T gasoline engines; http://www.goapr.com/tsp/3f4b0448-abe5-496d-9c9f-17108ccf2271.pdf Good thing I recently purchased another car for commuter use. I bought a 2001 Volvo S80 as a backup to the Passat LE, but now I drive the Passat sparingly as it has develope...