Bran Diezel
Veteran Member
214k ...on original auto trans fluid lol
200,000 mile club... roll call!
- Thread starter GeWilli
- Start date
AndyBees
Top Post Dawg
- Joined
- May 27, 2003
- Location
- Southeast Kentucky
- TDI
- Silver 2003 Jetta TDI, Silver 2000 Jetta TDI (sold), '84 Vanagon with '02 ALH engine
2000 ALH 5-speed, 294k miles ............ assumed that a nice clean tranny (top and bottom) meant no need to check fluid level ............wore out 5th gear about three weeks ago!
Tranny, with no warning/syptoms, jumped out of 5th gear and would not stay in ever again. Added almost enough fluid to indicate it was basically empty! If you know how the tranny is made, 5th is out there on the end and when the fluid level gets low it suffers big time!
So, check/change the darn fluid per the specifications!
Tranny, with no warning/syptoms, jumped out of 5th gear and would not stay in ever again. Added almost enough fluid to indicate it was basically empty! If you know how the tranny is made, 5th is out there on the end and when the fluid level gets low it suffers big time!
So, check/change the darn fluid per the specifications!
chudzikb
Veteran Member
Just sold my 03 golf with 247K, and my 03 Jetta just rolled 201K, both running strong.
Indeed... VERY GOOD ADVICE.... Check the tanny fluid level.. I had the same thing happen last year when towing a trailer down east, jumped out of 5th and wouldn't stay in. When I finally got the check the fluid level, 1500kms later as it's hard to find that hex socket, my level was nearly non-existent too. Finally got around to replacing the tranny last month (what a job!) and I'll be checking the fluid every year...
TDI eddie
Veteran Member
211k on a 2004 Jetta, InMotion chip tune since 80k. We bought the car with 54k on it.
20bugsys
Active member
- Joined
- Jan 8, 2008
- Location
- Ferndale, Michigan
- TDI
- 2009 A4 Avant 2.0T, 1996 1Z TDI swap in a Syncro, Modified 1969 Standard Beetle, Original Condition 1960 Deluxe Beetle
I hit my 250K milestone the other day.
peterthomas
Member
232,000 miles......2004 NB with Diesel Power power box ..Replaced the glow plug harness, turbo inlet hose clamp blew off and had that changed, timing belt changes and oil changes...
Ooops..complete brake job and suspension rebuild.
That's it. Going in to oldpoopie for it's next timing belt and doing the cam shaft at that time...also throwing an aluminum skid plate on too. I'm sick of replacing those plastic POS skid plates!
I wanna hit 400K at least!
Ooops..complete brake job and suspension rebuild.
That's it. Going in to oldpoopie for it's next timing belt and doing the cam shaft at that time...also throwing an aluminum skid plate on too. I'm sick of replacing those plastic POS skid plates!
I wanna hit 400K at least!
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yeehaw
Member
242k on a 99.5 jetta, just regular maintaince biggest $$ thing was the TB that paramedic took care of
BeetleGo
TDIClub Enthusiast, Pre-Forum Veteran Member
For those getting close to 300k, there is also a thread for 300k, 400k, 500k, 600k, and BEYOND! Two members have already entered the 600k club. I heard at the fest this week that there are two members (don't know who they are yet) who have entered BEYOND.
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=318464&highlight=300k+club
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=316418&highlight=400k+club#post3529870
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=316419&highlight=500k+club
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=316420&highlight=400k+club
TDI engines, the best reason yet to take care of your car!
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=318464&highlight=300k+club
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=316418&highlight=400k+club#post3529870
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=316419&highlight=500k+club
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=316420&highlight=400k+club
TDI engines, the best reason yet to take care of your car!
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peterthomas
Member
Quoting my own post! ??
Forgot to mention that I also owned a Volvo 740 GLE that went to 325K before I donated it. Engine still ran strong! All I did was the recommended service..replaced 1 clutuch and did a transmission re-build.
It was stolen and gone for 3 months and 40,000 miles were put on it. The cops thought that it probably made drug runs from Oregon down to Mexico before they parked it. I found ciringes (sp) and wood for campfires...The car was also totaled (by someone stealing the stereo) they smashed the console and the insurance company said it would be more to replace it than the car was worth...They cut me a check for $2,000 bucks and I turned around and bought the car back from them for $365.00. I drove the car almost another 100,000 miles after that happened.
I donated it when the windshield wiper motor died.
Powder Hound
Top Post Dawg
- Joined
- Oct 25, 1999
- Location
- Under a Bridge, Crestview, FL, USA
- TDI
- '00 Golf 4dr White 5sp, '02 Jettachero 5sp, Wife's '03 NB Platinum Gray auto(!)
I should have checked in here a few years ago. I made the (fuzzy - stupid autofocus camera) photo for my avatar in June of 2008. I've only put about 25k miles on the 4-dr since then.
Timeshifte
Well-known member
- Joined
- Mar 24, 2011
- Location
- Dayton, MN.
- TDI
- 2003 New Beetle TDI , 2000 Jetta TDI, 87 Southwind diesel
205,000 2000 Jetta automatic
2jettasinthedrive
Veteran Member
218000 01 Jetta , Original owner
Speedster
Veteran Member
210,000 miles
Went over 200K a couple of months ago on my 2002 Jetta TDI. I bought this car new, and it is still going strong, despite two turbo replacements.
Speedster,
Wichita, KS
Went over 200K a couple of months ago on my 2002 Jetta TDI. I bought this car new, and it is still going strong, despite two turbo replacements.
Speedster,
Wichita, KS
Golfrunner
Veteran Member
225k and climbing
At 200k I replaced all the suspension components..including struts (Bilstein TC's), shocks, springs, axle bushings b joints, etc. The car handles very tight and superb now. Not bad for a 225k car. Original DM clutch works fine - one intake cleaning, new MAF and N75. My goal is to get 350k - right to retirement time.
At 200k I replaced all the suspension components..including struts (Bilstein TC's), shocks, springs, axle bushings b joints, etc. The car handles very tight and superb now. Not bad for a 225k car. Original DM clutch works fine - one intake cleaning, new MAF and N75. My goal is to get 350k - right to retirement time.
dieselfueler
Veteran Member
I past the out of the 200k club 12 months ago past thru the 1/3 million club last month with my 04 pd wagon. right now im at 337,219 miles still running my OE cam and lifters.
BeetleGo
TDIClub Enthusiast, Pre-Forum Veteran Member
Dieselfueler, you need to post HERE! http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=318464&highlight=300k+club
raybo
Veteran Member
283k
283K on the Golf...
283K on the Golf...
TDINJ
Veteran Member
Close to 231,000 miles on my original owner '05 MKIV Jetta. Original cam/lifters, and tiptronic trans still going strong.
supton
Top Post Dawg
233k on my '04 PD, 7 years 3 months. Original cam, lift pump, ceramic glowplugs, clutch, floormats.
JPinnell
Member
203,000 on our '02 Jetta AUTOMATIC. 2nd owner, bought at 95K, and our highway commuter for 3yrs. Oilhammer assures me it's the original tranny. When that 01M finally goes I think the wife will need to lear to drive a stick.
My '00 Golf 5spd is approaching 185K so will be 200K by end of year.
- JP
My '00 Golf 5spd is approaching 185K so will be 200K by end of year.
- JP
tjatkinson
Member
Just turned 240000 miles. Just replaced head from tensioner failure. Frank is the man.
It runs better than ever. 03 Beetle Auto. Yes still running the original auto. Slipping but I take care of her. A/C Clutch going out now. Should be good for 400000 at least.
03 Beetle GL 1.9 TDI Auto 240000m
99 Beelte GLS 2.0 Auto 125000m Rebuilding for my son
04 Passat GLX 2.8 Auto 40000m
94 Ford F150 302 Auto 147000m
01 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 Auto
00 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic FI
It runs better than ever. 03 Beetle Auto. Yes still running the original auto. Slipping but I take care of her. A/C Clutch going out now. Should be good for 400000 at least.
03 Beetle GL 1.9 TDI Auto 240000m
99 Beelte GLS 2.0 Auto 125000m Rebuilding for my son
04 Passat GLX 2.8 Auto 40000m
94 Ford F150 302 Auto 147000m
01 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 Auto
00 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic FI
autoelf92
Veteran Member
Just turned 200k about two months ago, found out about this thread at TDIFest 2011! Just got rid of my last CEL last week (coolant temp sensor). Can't wait to hit 300k!
RT1
Veteran Member
Hit 200K the first week of August 2011. Just replaced the brake pads for the first time + the timing belt kit and serp belt tensioner. Battery went and a front wheel bearing, but the trans is still strong. Cam & followers still look good. Suspension is starting to show the wear and tear you'd expect from 6 years of hi-way pot holes, but good enough for another year.
Tyler E
Veteran Member
Mine 227,000
Brother 285,000
Brother 285,000
phucking-low
Veteran Member
Well today on my way home i made it to 200k on my 2000 jetta tdi, i have owned this one since 178k and i am happy to say all maintnece is done for this milage such as timing belt, water pump, cam and main seal all of it so should be good for a long time to come.
TDI Tom
Member
high miles
Lost my 2003 Jetta TDI to wreck last month -had since new. Only 356,000 miles. Original auto trans was beginning to slip, and ac was making noise. Now have 2005 Jetta TDI with only 89,000 miles - a mere baby. Having all maintenance done - timing belt, trans fluid, etc. so I know condition of car. Look forward to alot of miles.
Lost my 2003 Jetta TDI to wreck last month -had since new. Only 356,000 miles. Original auto trans was beginning to slip, and ac was making noise. Now have 2005 Jetta TDI with only 89,000 miles - a mere baby. Having all maintenance done - timing belt, trans fluid, etc. so I know condition of car. Look forward to alot of miles.