Volkswagen Jetta
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Q: Has anyone who owned a Volkswagen Jetta have problems starting it in the winter?
I’m looking to buy a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI (the new deisel fuel one) and I heard from someone at work that in the cold winter weather she had a difficult time starting her Jetta. I was wondering if this was a common issue for Volkswagen owners up north…
A: I have a 1999 Jetta TDI.
I’m in the habit of putting the key in and just turning it. In the winter, there’s a little light on the dash, and you need to turn the key halfway, wait for the light to go out, then turn it the rest of the way to start the car. If you don’t do this, it will take a few seconds to start.
Another possible issue is the fuel gelling. This is fairly rare – it has to get really cold for it to happen. Different states/provinces sell different blends of fuel in the winter time (i.e. fuel sold in Michigan won’t gel until it gets to a lower temperature than what would cause fuel sold in Florida to gel). The intention there is to make it so that your fuel won’t gel.
For the 10 years I’ve owned my car, it’s never gelled. I’ve lived in central Indiana that whole time. I park in the garage at night, though. If you don’t have a garage, it’s possible it might gel like one morning per year.
One more thing about the different states’ formulations: since these cars can go so far on a tank, say you live in Detroit and go on a trip down South, during the winter, and on the way home you fill up in Lexington, KY. When you get home, you’ll probably still have half a tank of Kentucky-formulated fuel in your car. It would probably be a good idea to fill the tank the rest of the way with Michigan fuel.
They sell engine block heaters – you glue it onto the bottom of your engine (quick and easy, just have to jack up the car then remove a plastic cover on the Jetta to get to it). I think they’re like $60. If you don’t have a garage, but do have access to a power outlet, then on the coldest winter nights you can just put it on a timer to start heating a couple hours before whatever time you leave in the morning, and you should be good to go.
Get the car – they’re excellent. I should hit 200,000 miles sometime in June. My window sticker said 49mpg highway…when I drive normally (80mph) I get about 46mpg and when I drive like an old lady I get up to 53mpg. Even at 10 years old, it’s still nice and peppy. Any problem you ever have, you can find lots of helpful people at forums.tdiclub.com
Q: Which car is Faster a Volkswagen Jetta or a Nissan Altima?
What is a faster accelerating, top speed, and a better car a 2008 volkswagen Jetta or a 2003 Nissan Altima?
the Jetta has a 2.5L automatic engine and the Altima has some automatic engine not sure exactly what kind
im not buying i own the jetta and my friend just got the altima and is trying to claim its faster
A: Neither. They’re both big slow family cars.
Q: Does anybody know the song in the new 2010 Volkswagen Jetta commercial?
blue volkswagen jetta in the commercial, a couple is driving and stop for ice cream.
A: tom’s diner – suzanne vega
Q: Is this 2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS a good buy?
A friend of mine is selling their Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0
It has 86k miles. All options with leather interior for $4500
They are also moving out of the country in 2 weeks (reason for sale)
I’ve done some research and I see that either people love their Jetta’s or all they do is complain about them.
Is this a good buy?
A: as you’ve seen if you get a bad one it’s going to cost you a lot to repair but if you get a good one might not be so bad
but why take the risk
the price is fair, but he’s not giving it away
Q: Is the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan a girl car?
I was looking with Dad today for used cars and I stumbled upon a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan…I really like it but my friends say it’s a girl car…is that true? I also like it because it get 24 MPG City as opposed to the 2008 Pontiac G6 GT that I was looking at that only get 17 MPG City.
A: Since the new design came out in 2005, I have not yet seen a girl driving a 2005-2009 Jetta.
Q: Is a Volkswagen Jetta good enough for an infant?
My wife and I are about to have our first child. She drives a Volkswagen Jetta. I am wondering if that is the smartest car for her to have with a newborn on board. I know Volkswagen supposedly makes some of the safest cars, but it’s such a small car, that I was thinking of getting her a mid-size SUV of some sort. Obviously safety is my #1 concern. I am not sure if sticking with the Jetta makes sense, or purchasing something a bit bigger. Please advise. Thanks
A: Owning a Jetta and having an infant in the back with me, I know that they are probably the safest cars you could be driving. My 2006 Jetta GLI has about 10 airbags in the front&back seats. The latches in the seats also keep the baby extra secure in case of a crash. Dont be so worried. sometimes bigger cars are WORSE to have a newborn in because it is more room (god forbid) for them to be flung if there ever were an accident. Stay with the Jetta. Its a VERY family friendly car.
Q: What is the type of oil transmission to use for 1997 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0.?
I have a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta GL with a manual transmission and i need to know what is the type ( grade) of oil that this transmision require. Since i dont have the owner manual.
A: To preface, this is for an ‘02 GTI 1.8t 5spd. The procedure will be very similar on an 02a, 02b, 02c, and 02d type transmission.(yours SHOULD be the o2a)
Note that for Mk5 Cars they changed the drain & Fill plug style. There is an updated tool you need to buy if you want to follow this procedure on the Mk5. Also, there may be slight differences in the under-engine plastic shields. The basic procedure is still the same.
Ok, a few questions I’ve pulled after a good amount of research…
1) What type of oil?
–BG Ultraguard 75W90 Full Synthetic, Part#750 (NOT #750A)
—This is reportedly sold as GM Synchromesh, Part#12377916
–Redline MT90 (Slow to warm up, but wonderful once it does)
—Use in Warmer Climates (0F +)
–Redline MTL
—Use in Colder Climates
–BG Synchroshift
–Royal Purple Max Gear 75W90
–Amsoil synth sae 75W90 MTG
–Castrol Syntec 75W90 GL-4
–Chevron Delo 80w90 (This is GL4+GL5 Boron Based, so it won’t hurt your synchro. Many report this superior to everything)
–Specialty Formulation MTL-R info buy
—No known long term testing of this oil…please comment if you’ve used this
Quote, originally posted by dave_ »
- cold temperatures (below 20F); Shifting is hard until car is warm, then it is OK. Cold shifting slightly improved over stock.
- cool temperatures (30 – 40F); Shifting is pretty good once car is warm.
- warm temperatures (50 – 60F); Shifting is OK, not great, not crap.
- anything warmer (70 or above); Once the transmission is hot, the shifting becomes very notchy.
Quote, originally posted by ikuto »
So far Shifting with MTL-R is a little notchy when cold, but once it warms up it’s smooth again like the Redline stuff. I’ve been getting 90F temperatures in my area lately and shifting isn’t notchy at all driving for about an hour. IMO It still definitely feels better than the OEM stuff. Only had it for about 2500 miles so far. I used this because it was recommended on Bobstheoilguy.com comments and couple threads on vortex.
–Factory Fill Part # G 005 100 A1 (Not recommended. After reading some 38k miles blackstone reports that this fill turned to 10W oil. I can’t recommend it. Use one of the others listed above)
–Use Pennzoil Synchromesh at your own risk (not GL4 OR GL5 rated, but seems to work very well)
–Do NOT use Amsoil Series 2000 75W90
1.1) Oil Spec
–GL4 is recommended
–Do not use GL5 as it contains extra additives which will harm your trans. Also, the GL5 is too slick and your synchro relies on a bit of drag. Only use GL4 to ensure proper operation.
–They make GL4 + GL5 compliant oils (these are ok)
–Use only synthetics
2) Volume of oil needed?
–2.1 litres , 2.2 quarts
3) Oil Change Procedure
–Note: You do not need to change the transmission oil at a particular temperature. Just make sure you change it on a level surface and you fill it to the very bottom of the check hole.
–Get your car nice and hot
–jack it up on level ground (Car must be level)
–Remove Under Engine Plastic Tray by first removing the (4) T25 Torx Screws holding it in place
–unscrew check plug (on side of transmission facing driver side, 17mm hex)
–unscrew drain plug (on bottom rear of transmission , 17mm hex or special tool *)
Note: Check plug and drain plug are identical
–Drain transmission. Leave the plug out.
–Put long funnel and tubing from engine compartment or feed a line to your fluid pump
–Dispense a small amount of clean oil into transmission check hole to flush out any debris left at the bottom.
–Install Drain plug (apply anti-seize to threads before installing)
–Make sure car is level
–Put in 2.1 Liter (per mk4 bentley) of gear oil back in. According to bentley the check plug is the fill line. Fill until you see a bit of oil oozing out the bottom of the check hole.
–Top off until it is full. This is critical.
–Install Fill plug (apply anti-seize to threads before installing)
–Torque check plug and drain plug to 25 ft*lbs
–Wipe up any spilled oil. This is important so you can check for leaks later.
–Replace Plastic Under Engine Tray and put the (4) T25 Torx screws back in.
–Drive car
–Park, Check for any leaks
4) Necessary Tools
– T25 Torx
– 17mm hex, preferrably socket drive so you can torque the bolts, but a standard hex key will work. Just don’t overtorque the bolts.
– Some newer VW’s, Porsches, and Audi’s have replaced the hex screw with a special star screw. The manuals refer to it as tool #2567 and tool #3357. You can purchase this tool at Metalnerd Part #Part MN2567 – Gear Box Drain Bit or draper part number # HDPK1
– Fluid Pump or funnel with long flexible tube
– Drain Pan
5) Recommended Oil Change Interval
– VW Official Stance: Never
– Mechanic’s Stance: 60,000 km / 37,000 mi
6) Best Place to purchase the oil
– Impex
– Napa | Amsoil
– VW Dealer | OEM, $15.13 / L
– Autobach’s | Redline
– Mjmautohaus
While your under there check your shifter linkages, you ca
Q: I have a problem with a 1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLS Transmission, it shifts in the first two gears but nothing?
I have a problem with a 1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLS Transmission, it shifts in the first two gears but it dosen’t shift after that, could it be a computer ? Thanks.
A: I have a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS and I had to have my transmission replaced in 2005. If you still have a warranty take it to the volkswagen dealership they should have to fix it for free. Thats what happened to me. My car had a ton of problems after that too…
Q: Diesel Volkswagen Jetta 1997 Instrument cluster stopped working?
My Diesel Volkswagen Jetta 1997 Instrument cluster stopped working, no oil light, no speedo, no clock, no odometer. Is there a common fault that can be attibuted to this and can I fix it easily or do I need a new instrument cluster. Seems a power problem I checked all the fuses and the ones I can find are all ok.
A: It is possible for the fuses to be located in another fuse box or area also. It is not really uncommon for there to be two locations instead of just one. Look in your owners manual. Also, check with the Volkswagen Web Site to see if there has possibly been a Service Advisory or Bulletin issued dealing with this problem. There will be if enough people have experienced the same problem. If there is you are more than likely going to be responsible for the repair costs since the car is 11 years old. But a Service Bulletin will tell you the problem and how to go about fixing it. Hope this helps you out !!!
Q: How much will I spend for one full tank of gas for a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6?
I want to know how much I will have to spend for one full tank of gas for a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 and about how long it will last before I have to fill it up again, I’m hoping only once a week but I don’t know anything about cars and this will be my first one.
A: I have a 2002 VW Jetta GLX VR6… It has to have premium gas!!! Make sure you use it! It usually cost about 30-35 dollers for me.. It goes 2 weeks, sometimes more for me till I have to fill it up again.
Q: 1998 Volkswagen Jetta GL brake light on causes the mulfunction of different electrical components?
The 1998 Jetta I own recently have a electrical malfunction. The brake light will come on when I first started the car, even without my emergency brake on. It will cause my head lights, windshield wipers to malfunction. Sometimes I can fix it by turning the iginiton switch all the way forward, I am wondering if that’s an electrical malfuncting or ignition system malfuncting.
A: elec in the fuse box
Q: What issues have you experienced in your 1998 volkswagen jetta glx vr6?
I just purchased a used jetta and am concerned with a knock, and wanted to see how others experiences has been.
A: What kind of a knock is it? Just on start up, or constant? These do have a minimal amount of lifter tick, if they have been sitting for a bit. Which part of the engine bay are you hearing it from? Does it fluctuate with an increase / or decrease in RPM? How many miles are on it? Have the timing chain guides been replaced? I’ll see if I can find some audio of the different sounds these things can make. I know I have audio of a spun rod bearing, it happened on mine.
Spun rod bearing- http://users.adelphia.net/~lynchhung/knock.wav
This one is some top end noise, I’m not exactly sure what the cause is. (waiting to find out)
http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/Dylan2003AE/?action=view¤t=DSCN1114.flv
Here is a good forum to register for; it has helped me tremendously.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeroforum?id=29
Q: What is the best website to find 1985 Volkswagen Jetta parts?
I bought a 1985 jetta and I Want to Make it look cool. I looked around on many site I can not find much options for grilles and things. What Site is the best for me?
A: www.estrictlyforeign.com An awesome site for body accessories. And if you need parts to fix your car, go to mjmautohaus.com they are really cheap and have oem parts and a lot of stuff is free shipping.
Q: Is volkswagen jetta a good car?
I am planning on purchasing a used volkswagen jetta (probably an ‘02-’05 model). Is it a good car overall? Does it have a tendency to break down? I would love to hear from current or previous jetta owners. If you dont think its a good car, any other suggestions? thanks
A: I suppose you know that it is impossible to say that all cars of a given model are good, or durable or reliable or not. Having said that, I owned a 2004 Jetta for eight months last year. When I purchased the car it had about 75000 miles on it. The AC compressor needed replacement right away. In the time I owned it I needed to replace the front strut upper mounts for several hundred dollars. There was also a problem with phantom turn signal clicking that I solved by spraying electrical contact cleaner into the signal stalk. I also replaced the catch for the lid of the console between the seats. Not too bad for a 5 year old car I guess.
My overall impression of the car was that it was well engineered, though a little cheaply built, especially where interior trim is concerned. I had the 1.8l gasoline turbo with the “tiptronic” gearbox. The fuel economy was so-so, 28mpg over the course of a trip from California to Ontario, Canada. I have read before that the auto gearbox is not super reliable. There was a recall on the brake light switch and on the sunroof seal. VW was very good about keeping track of recalls on each individual car.
I would probably consider buying one again if I found myself in need of a smallish fuel efficient car with a lot of trunk space and room for two adults in the back on a short trip.
Good luck.
Q: where can i find a cheap used volkswagen jetta?
I am looking for a cheap used jetta. I am in the philadelphia area. If you know any other cars like the honda civic let me know.
A: Craig’s List
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