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Title: 2005 Tdi Jetta Wagon
Post by: shovel80 on December 31, 2006, 09:02:54 PM

looking at buying a 05 jetta TDI wagon any thing I should look at or watch out for ???
Thanks Dave

Title: 2005 Tdi Jetta Wagon
Post by: Chris on December 31, 2006, 10:15:42 PM

the price and low flying ducks

Title: 2005 Tdi Jetta Wagon
Post by: Hansk on January 01, 2007, 09:56:40 AM

Engine intake plugged up with carbon?

Title: 2005 Tdi Jetta Wagon
Post by: daniellevws on January 01, 2007, 06:39:33 PM

theres a lot of carbon the builds up in the intakes. you should get that cleaned every 40k or so at the least to keep optimal mileage.
Be cautioned that the sunroof drains in those have a tendency to clog, back up, and cause nasty water leaks... particularly on the passenger side floor boards (it backs up and drains out the pollen filter behind the glove box). You can modify your own sunroof drains though, it is very easy.
That motor is a pumpe deuse, and it only takes 50501 ful syn. oil (~$10/qt). You will void you warranty if you use something else.
And stay away from b100 biodiesel. It will gel in cold weather and clog your fuel filter. b5/b20 blends seem to do alright though..

If it's an auto, there's probably a recall on the brakelight switch. pm me your vin, and i can verify plus get you warranty repair history if you want it.  

Title: 2005 Tdi Jetta Wagon
Post by: AlanU on January 01, 2007, 10:58:09 PM

Look into Amsoil European Car Formula 5W-40 which  now meets the VW505.01 specs. See if thats expensive. Its PAO real synthetic I'm assuming since its Amsoil.

Motul and Castrol are the 2 companies fighting to get the most market in North America for that 501 VW spec.

heres a list for you.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2...073196#24073196 (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2237991&postid=24073196#24073196)

Title: 2005 Tdi Jetta Wagon
Post by: vwshawn on January 02, 2007, 12:41:33 PM

Check out www.tdiclub.com

Thanks,
Shawn

Title: 2005 Tdi Jetta Wagon
Post by: shovel80 on January 02, 2007, 03:59:32 PM

it has 26000 k 5 speed one owner
was by lordco and had a look at oils they have a Quaker that is for VW passenger cars ???