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I was thinking the worst for my problem, but I was pleasantly surprised. The "clunk" was the hose attaching the Turbo falling off, and the loss of power was the huge vacuum leak associated with that. The best they can figure is that when the timing belt was changed a couple of months ago the spring clamp didn't seat properly, and finally just let go. The dealer even took care of a recall while it was in the shop, so all in all, it was a great day.
I hear a lot of good stuff about the Jetta TDI in this forum, so I'm leaning toward that. I'd kind of like to try a diesel auto anyway, since I've never had one. Here in Alabama, RUL just shot up to be more than diesel (I guess the Summer market dynamics of each product cause that).
Keep up the good posts; there's a lot of good info here.
thx, esteeze
thanks. :confuse:
Don't count on it after the warranty is up. Lexus is great also, until the warranty is up, then they stick it to you.
in the meantime maybe you could find an independent mechanic to do the job for less $. there are certified/independent tdi mechanics lists available...
Are there any additional standard things to look for when purchasing one of these cars and is there a year to stay awayfrom.
thanks.
In fact, my last fillup was ULSD.
http://www.clean-diesel.org/highway.html
I just recently bought a 2006 TDI jetta. Ran beautifully, and loved it. at about 500 miles the clutch froze in gear and it took the might of hercules (that's me) to get it out of 5th, on rt 287 in New Jersey (that was fun...). Took it to the dealership and they replaced the clutch, saying the compression plate was not put on properly. Now, it has about 2700 miles on it, and in 3rd gear i get this odd whinning sound... It sounds like a jet engine powering up. As soon as i let off the pedal it stops. It only makes this sound in 3rd... since i haven't been using third much because of that sound every time i do use it it sounds even worse. What could the problem be, will it go away, and sould i be worried?
It may be as simple as needing an adjustment to the shift linkages (cables) or somthing within the xmission itself.
There is the possibility that this whining will not ever be of any real concequence.... or may be an indicator of worse problems later.
In any case, you should be informing your dealership of this whining often and make CERTAIN that your complaints are logged every time you mention it. It would also help if their mechanic hears the sound and logs his findings too. This may give you some recourse if somthing fails later.
It may not console you much... but VW manual xmissions are more often known to be VERY bulletproof and not ever have issues even after 200,000 miles of use.
Secondly, would it be a good idea to try another dealership as well? Like i said before, this is the second clutch already and it the last dealership messed something up i wouldn't be too keen on seeing them again. just a thought and was wondering what others thought and wanted to thank everyone for even the smallest amount of info.
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Chintan Talati
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The U.S. just upped it's restrictions on diesel emissions because of the trucking industry. It's causing alot of pollution because there have been no emissions checking in most states, until now. Now, more than likely, pollution from trucks will go down because of there new laws, and new technology.
Mercedes has a new exhaust system out, for their diesel car, that they fully explain in detail and show how it lowers pollutants. Basically, what i just said, it runs the exhaust back through the engine several times before it lets it exit the vehile, pretty neat.
A TDI engine is such a LOW polluter that you can sit in a running TDI in a closed garage and will NOT suffer from CarbonMonoxide poisoning.
Also, since Diesel engines use up to 30% less fuel... they also emit 30% less exhaust compared to gasser.
The EPA (and Calif Air Res. Board) has to make rules that make some sort of sense over the entire areas they cover. And neither is currently worrying much about climate change.
So diesels are worse locally (although not necessarily in ways that matter where you are) and better globally (there's a soot and short term warming issue that complicates this picture, but again I'm more worried about long-term (multi-year) warming and the soot issue with TDI's is pretty well addressed and will get better as fuel improves.
Ultra Low Sulfer Diesel
And basicly all it is is diesel with only 5% sulfer instead of the 95% we already have. This diesel should be allowed in allomost all states. New York is the newest state to have diesel fuel.
You know, i was a little hesitent to buy a diesel because of those concerns too, but i live in New Jersey and i do alot of city driving, but also alot of highway so i wanted something more economic than a hybrid. I almost bought an old buick diesel with 100k miles on it but someone told me to try a new jetta.
So, i went on a test drive and was wicked surprised. I also own a 2001 ford focus.... with that i get roughly 21 miles to gallon because i live in such a dense area. Getting onto the highway with my focus is eventful to say the least, but when i tried the 06 diesel jetta not only did it pick up as quickly as my focus, for the size and weight it moved faster than alot of my older cars. Granted, it's not a race car and trying to go from 60-80 mph quickly is difficult, especially in NJ and especially with a manual, but it's just as quick as my focus.
There is a bit more noise than i am used to, but going from a loud mouthed lightweight car into something that weighed three times as much with less horsepower, speeding up gives me hardly any noise at all. i have been having some trouble with mine recently which has given me alot more noise, but that is something uncommon and should not be anticipated if looking into a new deisel.
Even the Mercedes deisel is just as quick with much less sound than there used to be. One problem with the older diesels is that makes them a little louder is the engines are gasoline engines changed over to allow compression rather than combustion. It gave better fuel economy but had a REALLY loud sound.
The one downside that i can see for someone in my position (inner city with occasional and frequent highway driving out of state) is the prep time in the winter. In older diesels you need to let the engine warm up before you drive it, the new jettas you don't HAVE to prime it, but i would recoment priming it for at least two minutes before starting it, int he winter, otherwise you get a unique 'clunk' sound.
The thing i like the best is when i pull into a truck stop and have the truckers get out of their trucks to ask me about my car. That and the shocked looks on people's faces as i ask for a fill up of diesel. As sad as it is i still have to be VERY careful because many of the new gas stations around my area, the attendents don't speak english and try to fill it was regular instead of diesel, evn though it says in big bold letters DIESEL ONLY on the gas cap.
In my diesel though, the best time for speeding up is between 2000 to 4000 rpm, which is optimal for the highway. Even with my city driving and the contrant stopping and going i still average a minimum of 35 mpg, and on trips to New Hampshire or Massachusetts i get a good 45-50 mpg at an average of 90 mph.... i mean 70 mph....
The nice thing i like about these new jettas (as a side note) is the customability with the lack of aftermarked pieces. The lights at the feet of the driver and passanger can be changed for different colors, the chrome on the front can be changed to nearly any color with some metal tint, and the bottom of the jetta is ridged so rocks that pop up don't show scratches easily.
I was surprised by the amount of things that came stock on the TDI. I have the basic of basic TDI's and i still have leatherette seats, traction control, in dash 6 cd, and 6 stock airbags. The next models add leather seats, sunroofs, satellite radio, two more airbags, and auto lights.
All in all, i like my jetta, but i am having tons of problems with my clutch and transmission, and i'm not the only one who has had this problem... but i think that those problems will resolve in the next year if there are more cars with those problems. When the 08 models come out i'm sure all problems will be solved.
If you're thinking about a diesel jetta i'd recomend test driving an automatic in sport mode, because there is barely any, if any, resistance in the new jetta manuals.
Probably more info than you asked for, but thats what i think of them.
seriously, Vw heard me and is dropping the 1.9liter diesel for a bigger (and yes newer) 2.0 version. I found that here on edmunds.com
Date posted: 06-28-2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, which goes on sale in the fall, will start at $17,120, including a $630 destination charge. The 2006 Jetta started at $18,530, including destination.
"We lowered the price to be more competitive in the segment," VW spokesman Tom Wegehaupt told Inside Line. For 2007, the Jetta also gets an optional iPod adapter, simplified cruise control, an optional premium sound system and a standard tire-pressure monitoring system.
The German automaker dropped the diesel Jetta and the 1.9 TDI diesel New Beetle for 2007. Wegehaupt said all-new common-rail diesel technology will be forthcoming on the New Beetle for calendar-year 2008. He said the new 2.0-liter diesel engine is estimated to deliver 140 horsepower and more than 200 pound-feet of torque while meeting tougher U.S. regulations. Volkswagen said a special model of the New Beetle is also planned for 2007. It will be a white-on-white model that will go on sale in spring 2007. It will feature a white interior and exterior and a white trunk lid, although the top will be black. No pricing has been set yet.
What this means to you: The Jetta is now priced closer to its natural competitors, making it an easier pill to swallow for those looking for a solid German sedan for less than $20K.
Sandro
04 jetta TDI Auto 20,000 miles
This is a simple matter of turning on the key (NOT starting engine) and allowing the fuel-pump in the tank to pump fuel into the filter. (you should be doing this to wait for the glowplug light to go out anyway)
Just turn the key to "on" and you should hear the fuel pump 'hum' for a few seconds....then turn to "off" -- do this about 7-10 times before attempting to start the engine.