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    Disappearing coolant!

    I'll check this out...I just replaced the clutch, timing belt, alternator, temperature "reader", serpentine belt, water pump, and some bracket that holds one of the belts on. I didn't start having this problems until after I replaced the alternator, serpentine belt and temp thing. The alternator...
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    Disappearing coolant!

    Maybe I didn't understand what you mean by milky. Its not whitish. The oil is burnt black. It shouldn't be like that since I just changed it and as you stated, it should last me 10,000 miles. When I use the word burnt, I mean black and charred looking. I have not smelled it.
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    Disappearing coolant!

    I have not had the chance to look at the oil filler cap because I am at work but the oil level is fine. I guess its milky. Definitely "burnt" though. I am in need of an oil change. I just hit 4,000 miles in the car since my last oil change.
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    Disappearing coolant!

    PLEASE help me! I have an 06 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L engine 5M. My car is losing coolant and I have NO idea where its going. I am not very vehicle savvy and I have no idea what to do. Last winter and this winter I have been having the same problem: when I accelerate rapidly or am going up a...
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    Timing Belt Blues

    Great guys! I am on this...JasonTDI, where in WI are you? My family is from northern IL so another hour drive would not be that big of a deal!
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    Timing Belt Blues

    Bloomington, Illinois
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    Timing Belt Blues

    This scared the pants off me! Do you all know anyone in the Central Illinois area that I can consult about getting this fixed?
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    Trusted TDI Mechanics - By State

    Hi! Are there any mechanics that you know of near Bloomington or Peoria, Illinois?
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    Timing Belt Blues

    Thanks everyone! I am going to get this done ASAP! I am pretty new to this forum and I really appreciate your input. It is nice to be around so many knowledgeable people! :)
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    Timing Belt Blues

    So I have heard some conflicting information regarding my timing belt and I am hoping that someone can help set me straight as well as give me some pointers on the most cost effective way to get it replaced. I drive a 2006 VW Jetta TDI 1.9L. It roughly has 120,000 miles on it. I was under the...
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