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Sshowdown 42 replied to the thread 2014 TDI TOUAREG TIRES.I have used Michelin Latitudes on 2 Touaregs with great results first set was close to 40K miles and still had life in them when I trade...
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Sshowdown 42 replied to the thread Touareg fuel economy.My 2012 and 2016 TDIs would make the trip from NE to SWFL 1475 miles on 2 tanks of fuel ,driving 75-80 MPH. Did that trip for 25 yrs...
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Sshowdown 42 replied to the thread U.S. Comeback?.Just remember your EV battery is 1/2 of the value of the car and will die in about 10yrs. replacing it or dumping it will be a real...
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Sshowdown 42 replied to the thread U.S. Comeback?.EVs will find a place in US in urban areas and suburbs as a second car. I might get one in a few years when they get their act...
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Sshowdown 42 replied to the thread I just had the oil changed and the dealer put 0-30w in.I'm an old geezer, grew up making hot rods from early flat head ford V-8s,probably used straight 40 or 50weights in summer and 20 or...
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Sshowdown 42 replied to the thread I just had the oil changed and the dealer put 0-30w in.If you keep the car for the warranty period I guess there is no harm. If you intend to keep it long term and drive in super hot weather...
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Sshowdown 42 replied to the thread I just had the oil changed and the dealer put 0-30w in.I appreciate updates,but oil isn't rocket science, each level of viscosity represents a different environment the oil will be used in...
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Sshowdown 42 posted the thread I just had the oil changed and the dealer put 0-30w in in VW Touareg TDIs.I am confused that the 0-30w is suppose to be what is used now. Manual says 5-40w synthetic for the 2016 TDIs Any thouhts on this? I...
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Sshowdown 42 replied to the thread Got a CEL on a 2000 mile road trip.As they say time will tell, stay tuned lol
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Sshowdown 42 replied to the thread Got a CEL on a 2000 mile road trip.Circling back ,had the car to the dealer. Found no faults,reset engine light . They said if it comes back on they will dig deeper,but...
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Sshowdown 42 replied to the thread DEF.I stupid question,did you get the warning at 1000 miles, and a count down on your MFD ? If so did you get reminded as the miles added...
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Sshowdown 42 replied to the thread Got a CEL on a 2000 mile road trip.I will know by end of the week and will report back.
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SI have a 2016 TDI Touraeg with 25,000 miles, had it serviced before this trip of 2000 miles. First fill up left the station and car...
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Sshowdown 42 replied to the thread Current price of diesel.I am fortunate to have an Altrack that gets as good or better mileage as my TREG . AT uses regular ,TREG diesel 4,35 vs $6.00 no brainer
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Sshowdown 42 replied to the thread Current price of diesel.just drove from SW Florida 2000 miles to NE and the prices are all over the lot. as low as 5. in FL to 6.50 in NJ. There is a lot of...