MSWhite
Member
I have had my Jetta for slightly over two years now. I have done all of the maintenance on my own. Changing filters, oil, brake pads, bulbs, relay switches, etc... hasn't been a problem (with much help from the TDI Club), until the front turn signal bulbs both went out. I can't find the bulbs at any of the local auto-parts stores (though I have only briefly looked), and I hear that they are rather difficult to access. Also, since I have had the car for two years and it hasn't seen an experienced TDI mechanic, I think it might be time to bring it in to have things like the timing belt and clutch looked at. This winter, my mileage has dropped dramatically. It seems to be steadily decreasing from tank to tank. I put new tires and brake pads on in July, and got 47 mpg, then I hovered around 45 for most of the fall, and have been dipping down to 42 mpg on the last few tanks. This could be due to several factors including winter fuel, ultra-low sulfer fuel and the ski-rack on top (though the bike rack was there in the summer). So I would appreciate any advice you may have on which Boulder/Denver area mechanics are masters of the TDI. Thanks.
Matt
Matt