Hi - I've had my 2009 Jetta TDI for about 4 years now and have put 150k miles on it, combo of NYC streets and highways. It's at 165k now; have done all recommended maintenance to date, just wondering if there's anything else I should be doing to extend the life of the vehicle (hoping to get 300k+ out of it). I drive it hard regarding acceleration and turns. Great car -- want to keep it that way!
Longevity - Advice
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Blackjedi
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Aug 15, 2014
- Location
- NE corner of WA state (Kettle Falls)
- TDI
- 2000 jetta 5 speed 1.9 alh tdi
All you can really do is take care of it and do routine maintence. Use only good fluids and fuel. Keep an ear out for unusual noises. Fix problems before they become big problems later on if left neglected. If you take good care of it it should last a very long time.
meerschm
Top Post Dawg
- Joined
- Apr 18, 2009
- Location
- Fairfax county VA
- TDI
- 2009 Jetta wagon DSG 08/08 205k buyback 1/8/18; replaced with 2017 Golf Wagon 4mo 1.8l CXBB
get a torx socket,screwdriver and pull the wheel well fender liners and clean out all the gunk collected there.
dirtride
Veteran Member
I was very surprised how much debris collects in that area the first time I did this. Highly recommended!