Recent content by JimL

I have a 2000 jetta auto 195000 miles for about 5 years Fuel mileage in the winter 38 -40 Summer 40-43 Previous owner claimed he got 45-47 I've never been able to come close to that. 85% of my 80 mile commute daily is highway at 65 - 70 mph

I have a 2000 jetta that I also am having problems with battery drain. Sometimes it will drain overnight then sometimes it can be fine for a day or two. Ive been disconnecting the negative battery cable when I park it at work so I don't have to look for help getting a jump start. How would...

If I unplug the engine coolant temperature sensor shouldn't I get 12 volts to the harness for a few seconds when I turn the key on? This is not happening,maybe I have to wait till it gets colder?

no voltage to glow plugs harness until engine is running I want to take care of this before it gets cold! 2000 Jetta TDI 155000 miles automatic I’ve own this TDI for about two years and it has thrown a P0380 code every now and then. I have always referred to Wingnuts glow plug 101 testing the...

Saw this on craigslist VW TDI Service (Shippee Auto Hinsdale NH 03451) Reply to: serv-854047053@craigslist.org [?] Date: 2008-09-24, 7:51PM EDT Shippee Auto specializes in VW Tdi & diesel repair including grease cars & biodiesel. We has been servicing VW tdi's & diesels for over 20...

http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/pts/324175249.html Found this tdi engine on craigslist

East bound on the MassPike in Auburn about 5:45 am Friday 2-9 A4 Jetta with mass plate # PARTS1. Your right taillight is out!

Today on my round trip from South Deerfield,MA to Northampton, Hadley, Amherst back to So Deerfield I saw a total of 4 TDI,s. A red A4 Jetta wagon in the center of So Deerfield, a grey A4 Jetta sedan at the Jct of Rts 5&10 and Rt 116. In Northampton on King St a lime green Passat and in Hadley...

It may be sad but this forum is my nightly entertainment, it makes me LOL:D :D :D

In Northampton Ma a black Golf TDI on King Street turning right onto Damon Road about 1:30 pm Tue. by the pride station. A young man wearing sunglasses at the wheel, kindof looked like Varkias???

Always in need of a good TDI mechanic !!!

White Golf TDI at the Golden Nozzle car wash on Newton Street in Greenfield, MA today at about 11:00, going though wash bay as I pulled up

Ditto !!!

Black A3 Jetta TDI center of Greenfield Ma. Turning left on Bank Row from Main street about 2:00 pm 1-9-07

I live in western Ma, I also went to HermTDI in Maine for a job done right Stay away from dealerships