Recent content by GMARK

I think the argument against using TDT/D1/D1 ESP has already been put to rest. :) G

Congratulations indeed! My Jetta is only at 209k...but still running sweetly! ;) G

Looks interesting, but I'm not yet willing to try it in the PD. ;)

For those interested, my '04 Jetta now has over 180k with more than 120k on T&SUV/TDT/D1 ESP with absolutely no issues. Cam and followers look great, and I've yet to do an intake cleaning. G

My engine now has over 175k (115,000 miles on D-1/TDT) and is running as well as ever. G

It will void your warranty. ;) More to read than you'll ever care to: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=174007

Witih its resistance to shearing, S9000 has proven itself to be superb in the 6.0L Powerstroke, an engine known for being very hard on the oil. Should be a just dandy in a TDI too.;) G

Not a recommendation or endorsement, but here's plenty to look at and then you can decide for yourself: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=174007 Respectfully, G

I had my best 505.01 UOAs with that oil. Use it with confidence! ;)

Good memory Bob. The charged pressure hose came loose where it joins to the EGR valve because of wear. The resulting partial loss in boost caused the ECU to detect a MAF failure and threw the code for it. The result was the engine running in a limp mode where (I'm assuming) the ECU compensated...

Vectorer, No chip. My engine has no mods whatsoever. :) G

Date: 7/30/2008 Engine Code: BEW Miles/oil: 15,754 Miles/unit: 163,911 Oil Type: Mobil Delvac 1 ESP Fe Iron: 35 Cr Chromium: 2 Al Aluminum: 7 Cu Copper: 4 Pb Lead: 4 Sn Tin: 1 First UOA with D1 ESP. See complete UOA at the link listed below.

First UOA with Delvac 1 ESP OK Gang, Here is my first UOA with ESP. The particulars are as follows: Lab used: Predictive Maintenance Services/AV Lube Car: 2004 Jetta GL (PD engine) Mileage on car at time of sample: 163,911 Miles on sample: 15,754 Oil: Mobil Delvac 1 ESP 5w40 (CJ-4) Make-up...

On Monday, RUG went from $3.55/gal to $3.95. Diesel has been $4.29/gal here for the last 6 weeks, but it jumped to $4.59/gal. My fill up this morning cost $71.25. :eek:

Driver: GMARK Miles: 809.4 Gallons: 15.181 Model Year: 2004 Model: Jetta Tranny: 5M Fuel Type: ULSD+ST mpg: 53.316