05 jetta questions

greenskeeper

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Joined
Mar 10, 2003
Location
USA
TDI
1998 Jetta TDI
My sister just picked up an 05 Jetta with the 2.5 5cyl engine. Has auto trans and 56k miles, loaded with features.

I understand the 5 cyl has a chain so no belt to change.

What other things should I look at with this car?

Looks practically new and had a full service history. She got it for $10k.
 

jetta 97

Vendor
Joined
Dec 25, 2008
Location
Dallas (McKinney) ,TX ,USA
TDI
2 X Jatta MK5 2006
See if 40k has been done( Spark plugs , air filter ,cabin filter)
Fuel filter need to be replace every 50-60k.( it does not says nowhere but it need to be done on this millage).
Around 60k I recommend to do tranny fluid and filter.
Replace A/C cabin filter every 15-20k.
Oil change VW 502.00 spec every 5k.
Other then this they don't have anything else or any big problems that I know about . The biggest millage I saw ,it was 100k and car was in very good condition. No problems at all.
 

greenskeeper

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Mar 10, 2003
Location
USA
TDI
1998 Jetta TDI
Does the trans have a dipstick or is it done with vagcom? Does it have a serviceable trans filter?

All the 40k service has been done.

What is a good 502.00 oil for her car? I am thinking mobil1 if that is acceptable.
 
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