Hello. I'm new to this Newsgroup and wondered if anyone could advise me whether it is unusual for a 2000 2.0 VW Bug to use more than 1 qt. of oil between oil changes? Manual transmission - heavy rush-hour daily commute. Thanks in advance. -Steve. D.-

Will 16" wheels fit in my cabby? If so what offset do I need and what tire size would you recommend? Will this affect my speedo? Thanks! Mike

I need to replace the brake fluid reservoir on my 99 Passat (1.8T). Does anyone have any pointer on how and part number?

we have a 1996 diesel jetta that seems to lately have strange things happening with the electrical systems involving mostly the radio, the alarm system and the power door locks as well as the cruise control. the radio goes into safe mode after the doors are locked and the alarm goes off the alarm...

Hello, I ususally get synthetic oil. Sometimes however, while travelling, I need to top up, and put in a regular oil. In the past, the mechanic would give me an oil change for free - but it would be regular oil (no synthetic). Other times if synthetic was handy it would go in. Is there a...

Hi All, Just wondering if I really need to take my 98 GTI into the dealership to change the battery, as it recommends. The user manual mentions that the computer needs to be reset?! Any help would be appreciated, George

I've just got a 91 cabby about 1 month now. I've had a vw shop put new brakes and w/cyls on back, it has reground rotters and new pads on the frount,he put new struts on the frount, It runs and drives fine, but it don't seem to stop real good I gotta put a lot of pressure on the petal and it dont...

i have a 96 that I bought a few months ago.....and it had the same problems......My car had a bad catlytic converter,o2 sensors were bad,and needed a good tune up(plugs,wires,cap,rotor,and fuel filter)...hope this helps you

My check engine light came on and I determined that the fault codes were P1557 and P1136. What should I look for in regards to these problems. Anything I might be able to fix myself?

Any one got one for sale? Will the door handles from the early Golfs fit? Thanks, Mike

I have a '92 Golf (1.8L gas engine, Digifant II control, no EGR) with less than 60,000 miles. The car has passed many emissions tests over the years. The car runs well, with lots of power and good fuel economy. It does not ping under any normal load. On the last ASM2525 test I got the following...

I am considering buying a 99 Passat but just wanted to ask the group first if there is any major problems with this car. I was recently the owner of a 91 Passat and had tons of problems with the auto tranny and ending up installing 3 used ones over a course of 3 years but I heard the tranny problem...

A while back, someone started a thread asking which was the preferred Bentley Manual, electronic or print version. The consensus seemed to be that the electronic version was not worth the premium price. Well, I should have taken the group's advice. I received my CD for the Bentley GTI, Golf, Jetta...

? don't know what you mean ? "Woodchuck" > a écrit dans le message de ... > I just would you would stop asking the same questions every few weeks. It > may very well be normal. Have you asked the dealer to drive another...

Does anyone know if there's a way to turn off the check engine light without taking the car to a shop and paying to have it connected to their computer? I know the older models have a switch... Thanks! --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system...

Never installed. Originally purchased for my '92 Jetta but found out the problem was the hall effect sender so didn't need it. Was going to replace it anyway but when the problem was fixed I sold the car. Now I'm left with this part that I'd love to find a new home...

Based on all your comments in the newsgroup, I took the plunge and ordered a 2004 Golf GLS TDI. If I clear the financing hurdle (should know by friday), I'll take possession on monday. I am trading in a very high KM 2000 neon, and getting raped. I guess a 4cyl neon with 230 000km doesn't fetch a...

Well, thanks to those that have read my post. I originally saw a "debate" about the Toureg on the water-ccooled group. I thought that a "blend" of points where in order as to include my air-cooled freinds. I'm glad I dind't start a flame war with that post I was meerly making a strong and valid...

To all those who followed the earlier thread or offered their...uhh...opinions, I'm happy to report that the issue has been resolved. I received the following email from Bentley Publishing this morning: "Hello Kent, I apologize for the difficulties you are experiencing. I have arranged to have...

A station near where I live in central Indiana has two kinds of diesel fuel, one they call "premium." As we all know, extra high compression and force-fed gas engines need higher octane "premium" fuel to avoid engine knock, but "premium diesel"? What gives? TIA for any profound information on...