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Forum: Volkswagen Maintenance

Discuss normal maintenance and service. i.e. oil change, tire rotation, coolant

  1. Moved: fuel gauge help

    Started by 78rabbit, 03-21-2010 06:27 PM
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    07-18-2010 03:14 PM Go to last post
  2. Unhappy Drivetrain maintenance

    So im approaching 65k on my 08 5spd. Im going to do the GM Syncromesh and Lucas tranny fluid stabilizer 50/50. However, ive recently noticed some odd...

    Started by Rabbid0281, 06-15-2010 09:25 AM
    5spd, brakes, check, cv joint, drive, driving, engine, fluid, general, hit, jack, loose, lot, maintenance, make, mods, odd, problems, ser, steering, steering wheel, time, wear, wheel, work
    • Replies: 4
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    06-17-2010 02:18 PM Go to last post
  3. Another 40,000 mile service question

    I've been quoted $480 for the 40K service, but DBC can supply me with all I need for a DIY job for $130. I've done work on cars more complicated...

    Started by Hareraiser, 05-24-2010 01:01 PM
    cars, dealership, diy, filters, forum, forums, guy, heck, job, leak, mile, miles, oem, oil, question, rabbit, request, routine, service, small, thought, volkswagen, vw rabbit, warranty, work
    • Replies: 4
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    05-29-2010 04:13 PM Go to last post
  4. Brake fluid replacement

    OK, so I've got an order in with DBC for all the 40K service goodies, including the NGKs. I also got a canister of ATE Superblue, as the car is at...

    Started by Hareraiser, 05-25-2010 09:31 AM
    ate, brake, cap, car, cars, collection, cylinder, fluid, forum, forums, goodies, order, pattern, pressure, rabbit, replacement, service, sound, star, starting, tank, time, volkswagen, vw rabbit, year
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 498
    05-25-2010 09:31 AM Go to last post
  5. Spark Plugs for 40K Mile Service

    I've searched the forum for spark plug choices for my 2008 Rabbit. I've found the NGK and Denso recommendations. I've only found one comment...

    Started by Hareraiser, 05-18-2010 08:08 AM
    2008, air, cabin, choices, experience, filters, forum, forums, fuel, good, great, hey, mile, parts, plug, purchase, question, rabbit, rebate, running, sell, service, style, volkswagen, vw rabbit
    • Replies: 9
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    05-23-2010 10:36 AM Go to last post
  6. Oil Change Intervals - 2009 Rabbit - 10k???

    I know the manual states that the first scheduled oil change is at 10k and service every 10k after that, but does anyone else think that's a long...

    Started by bleedcubbieblue, 12-29-2008 05:32 PM
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    2009, advice, change, check, compete, courtesy, day, dealer, fluids, flush, free, hey, intervals, ion, longer, make, miles, newer, oil, rabbit, set, synthetic, tires, vws, wanted, warranty, wear
    • Replies: 27
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    05-17-2010 02:18 PM Go to last post
  7. Mobil 1 5W40 in a 2008 Golf City?

    I took my girlfriends golf city in for an oil change and since I have never owned a VW and know they seem to require a lot of special treatment I...

    Started by projectmx, 05-06-2010 05:48 AM
    2008, car, change, city, forum, forums, golf, great, hey, iced, immediately, lot, love, manual, mat, noticed, oil, proper, read, shop, special, stuff, turbo, type, volkswagen
    • Replies: 3
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    05-09-2010 08:24 AM Go to last post
  8. Why is my 20k service so cheap?

    Just hit 20k miles on my 08 Rabbit and called my local dealer for a quote. $179 - much cheaper than a lot of the prices I've been seeing on this...

    Started by stai, 04-17-2010 10:43 PM
    called, cheap, dealer, dealership, flush, forum, forums, golf, gti, hey, hit, lot, miles, mkv, oil, prices, rabbit, service, standard, things, volkswagen, volkswagen rabbit, vw, vw rabbit
    • Replies: 13
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    04-20-2010 12:43 PM Go to last post
  9. Changing spark plugs in '01 Jetta

    Hey all. I've got a 2001 Jetta GLS, with the 2.0 engine. I got one of those computer error alerts on a recent trip. The (out of town) mechanic...

    Started by 2001 Aqua, 04-12-2010 12:12 PM
    access, car, changing, dealer, engine, error, exhaust, forum, forums, hey, ignition, jetta, manifold, miles, model, question, save, search, shop, small, star, start, time, top, volkswagen
    • Replies: 1
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    04-12-2010 04:02 PM Go to last post
  10. Front Rotors DIY

    Can anyone help me out? I am simply trying to take off the front rotors to get them turned. (like i have for many a different car) and am running...

    Started by adrinilinejunkie, 04-08-2010 06:47 PM
    big, bolts, brakes, car, diy, do it yourself, fix brakes, front, girl, hey, lug, mkv, remove, removed, rotors, run, running, simply, torque, trouble, turned, year
    • Replies: 1
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    04-09-2010 06:29 AM Go to last post
  11. CV Axles bolts coming loose on 83 GTI need help

    I have a question, I am new to VWs and how to work on them, i put in new CV axles on my 83 GTI and the bolts of the axle part that goes into the...

    Started by GTI83, 03-16-2010 09:34 AM
    bolts, coming, drives, easy, foo, foot, forum, forums, gear, gti, guy, guys, how to, ion, loose, manual, ques, question, rabbits, volkswagen, vws, work
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 212
    03-26-2010 12:56 PM Go to last post
  12. Creeking sound coming from the rear

    when coming to a stop, slow or quickly, i hear a creeking coming from the rear. springs going bad? along with that i also hear a slight squealing...

    Started by argue53, 03-15-2010 11:52 AM
    bad, belts, coming, drive, engine, hear, lol, pop, post, quickly, rear, slight, slow, sound, sounds, springs, stop, swear, thing, times, vehicle, volkswagen
    • Replies: 2
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    03-16-2010 08:22 AM Go to last post
  13. Lets discuss batteries...

    Okay start talking! Lol, curious to see your thoughts and opinions on a new battery. I know I still have life left in mine but looking ahead what...

    Started by argue53, 03-14-2010 04:58 PM
    affects, aftermarket, battery, bra, car, cold, forum, forums, hurt, ice, left, life, light, names, oem, opinions, performance, rabbit, size, star, start, thoughts, volkswagen, vw rabbit, weight
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 263
    03-16-2010 07:08 AM Go to last post
  14. Looking for advice VW Golf Oil Pan Trouble

    Hello All, Looking for advice on working on my 2001 Golf (150,000 miles) Been a great car run synthetic oil in it either Mobile 1 or Amsoil. My...

    Started by johns_vw, 03-14-2010 10:29 AM
    advice, car, cracked, engine, forum, forums, gear, golf, good, great, idle, light, miles, moving, oil, ouch, plate, reasonable, rock, short, sound, start, synthetic, trouble, volkswagen
    • Replies: 6
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    03-16-2010 06:39 AM Go to last post
  15. Red face how do i time my 1600 twinport beetle engine??? help please

    :o how do i time my 1600 beetle engine ???? help please. i cannot find a workshop manule anywhere and am rebuilding a beach buggy :D:

    Started by beetleboy, 03-13-2010 04:30 AM
    600, beach, beetle, engine, forum, forums, pleas, port, rebuilding, time, volkswagen, workshop
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    03-13-2010 04:30 AM Go to last post
  16. Tire Rotation, Wheel Balance too?

    When I have tires rotated should I be getting wheels balanced too? At an additional charge? Thank you.

    Started by rawkn_rabbit, 12-03-2009 07:01 PM
    20k, ate, balance, day, don, end, feel, front, hit, hole, ice, ion, miles, noticeable, rear, rota, rotate, rotation, tha, tire, tires, weight, whee, wheel, win, winter
    • Replies: 7
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    03-12-2010 09:21 AM Go to last post
  17. Where to buy German Castrol

    Guys, anyone know a decent place to buy Castrol Syntec 0w-30 on the web? I checked out ECS but they do not carry it. . . TIA

    Started by nando, 11-26-2009 09:00 PM
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    approved, buy, castrol, check, cold, common, components, economy, engines, faster, fuel, german, hat, increase, lighter, long, loss, lowest, oil, spec, specs, star, startup, theory, wear
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    02-15-2010 07:57 PM Go to last post
  18. need some help please

    my golf it keept stalling when i stoped at a jountion or when it was at low reves plus it keept droping down to 3 cylinders so i cleened the earth...

    Started by simonspug106, 02-01-2010 06:02 AM
    5dr, car, clutch, earth, fine, foo, foot, forum, forums, golf, ion, kind, light, low, members, men, oil, pleas, points, stalling, tech, usa, volkswagen, wha
    • Replies: 3
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    02-02-2010 05:44 PM Go to last post
  19. VW Mechanic Recommendations

    Has anyone been to Wilhelm Automotive in Peoria, AZ? Any comments on experiences or fitness for VW service greatly appreciated.

    Started by saltwatertavern, 01-01-2010 01:30 PM
    appreciated, automotive, bet, comments, dealership, experiences, fit, fitness, google, greatly, ion, mechanic, read, recommendation, recommendations, reviews, service
    • Replies: 1
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    01-01-2010 01:52 PM Go to last post
  20. CRASH

    So I got rear ended about a week ago. Not my Fault. the dudes insurance guy came out to give me an estimate.. when i got hit he slightly cracked my...

    Started by Tyrade, 12-02-2009 09:04 PM
    bar, bumper, car, crash, damage, estimate, father, felt, fender, frame, hey, high, hit, jeep, left, pain, paint, panels, quarter, rear, steel, strength, stuff, tire, zone
    • Replies: 11
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    12-07-2009 11:01 AM Go to last post
  21. golf gti gearbox ?

    hi all ive just bought a golf gti 2.0l 8v its p reg and need a new gearbox any 1 got any ideas if other reg gti gearboxs will fit if so whats years...

    Started by samgti, 12-03-2009 06:42 AM
    bought, fit, gearbox, golf, golf gti, gti, ideas, tha, wha, years
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 229
    12-03-2009 06:42 AM Go to last post

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