Owner Maintenance and Repair - a 14 year log

I keep web page logs of my car ownership and maintenance issues. I've really enjoyed my 2003 Volkswagen 1.9L TDI station wagon. If any of my experiences help you, that would be great!

http://www.increa.com/reverse/vw-jetta-repair

Purchase and Early Life
5-1/2 Years of Storage
Adding a Tow Hitch
Replace the Battery
Replace the Timing Belt
New Clutch
New Alternator
Engine Won't Start - Fuel Filter
Brake Light Switch
Window Fell Into the Door
Engine Coolant Sensor
Alternator - Again
Rebuild belly shroud
Glow Plugs
Glow Plugs - Again
Clutch Master Cylinder
Sun Roof Drains

one heck of a log. Nicely done.

Did I miss it or do you not mention miles traveled? How many miles are on the car now?

IndigoBlueWagon said:

Did I miss it or do you not mention miles traveled? How many miles are on the car now?

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Mileage keeps changing, so it's not on the webpage. As of Dec 2019, about 187,000.



Adding to the page more this month since alternator just quit again (for the 3rd time!). Plus CV flange bolts came loose. Replacing manual transmission fluid. Replacing oil cooler rubber seals.

Great job on the log entries! If you ever decide to sell the car, you have ALL your service records (with pics!) for the Buyer

I keep a hand written log in my owner's manual in the service section. I like to keep track of all minor and major things I do to my Golf in case something occurs where I can go back and double check my work.