Jeta Life
Veteran Member
Just to backtrack a little, I have only used 507, there is a reason why VW requires 507. Of course it's expensive but it's worth it. This 2009 Jetta TDI calls for it on the manufacturers specs. Saving a few dollars not worth it in the long run. If you've got an older model diesel, they're probably able to accept different grades of oil, but I'm not taking the chance with this 2.0T.
The second part of this thread on the DPF/EGR deletes is getting much more complicated and I don't know about that. The debate seems interesting but again VW put all that stuff in the emissions system for a reason. Working against it on these newer models with all the programming and computer stuff going on I'd say get it done by a trusted TDI mechanic who knows how these TDI's work.
Living in a state where it's illegal, most of us are in the same boat. But never in my life have I been asked to pay $5000 to $6000 for a check light to replace the entire emissions system. There's got to be a better way, VW has to work on a solution, not fair. How could VW expect us to go back to their dealers again. VW should work on their customer relations because at this point I don't know if I'll go back to VW.
The second part of this thread on the DPF/EGR deletes is getting much more complicated and I don't know about that. The debate seems interesting but again VW put all that stuff in the emissions system for a reason. Working against it on these newer models with all the programming and computer stuff going on I'd say get it done by a trusted TDI mechanic who knows how these TDI's work.
Living in a state where it's illegal, most of us are in the same boat. But never in my life have I been asked to pay $5000 to $6000 for a check light to replace the entire emissions system. There's got to be a better way, VW has to work on a solution, not fair. How could VW expect us to go back to their dealers again. VW should work on their customer relations because at this point I don't know if I'll go back to VW.
