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Re: Lot\'s of blue smoke on startup Ric, I wouldn't even begin to COMPARE an Olds' converted/perverted diesel to a Mercedes-Benz diesel,,,, whether it's a four bangin' 240D or the five cyl. 300D or 300 Turbodiesel. Don't even go there,, please! smokin, Dan

I've seen the label,,, actually have the quart bottle from the VW dealer of Castrol's Syntec,,, stating meets VW's requirement for the TDI engine,,, VW 505-502 (or whatever their number spec is) ------------------ jdanaz@aol.com

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by valois: Ted, IMO it does not matter what oil is used, if proper cooldown is not practiced or the oil is taken too far. What is too far? Mickey has already stated that it depends who is licking as to how many...

When you speak of "proper cool down" for the turbo,,,, are you referring to periods of extended driving,,,, and allowing three to five minutes of idle,,, to allow heat dissipation?,,, Or, are you referring to allowing the turbo to spool down to its idle rpm prior to shut down? Both are a great...

Floyd,,,, Again, let me add like everyone else,,,, GLAD that you are ok,,, (Ya gotta love 'em Germans eh?) Obviously, w/o seeing the car,,, sure sounds like a total job. I hope that for your sake they do,,,,, apparently, it's obvious to the wrecker and/or your agent,,,, with all the...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by BKmetz: After reading your 09:44 PT post and ignoring Ric's, I think it might be the soot trap. On a cold start a diesel engine is at it's dirtiest. A lot of soot is collecting in the soot trap. The soot...

With regard to the 'waste gate', I was told and/or under the impression that the A4 TDI with the new Garrett VNT, DID NOT have a waste gate,,,, hence shortly after start up, the turbo itself is "ready to go",,,and as you increase power,,,, and hence increase turbine speed,,, and boost,, that the...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mickey: What...the cult of mickey? Hmmmm. You're obviously a bigot, but that's OK. To each his own. -mickey<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hmmmm, geesh! Mickey, your religous viewpoints are not the mainstream,,,and...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mickey: Hey, babybenz: Remind me not to loan you any money. -mickey<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Not to worry,,,, I don't do business with cults. ------------------ jdanaz@aol.com

I see both sides,,, the TDI is a workhorse,,,, but one with $$$$$ processors on board,,,,, one computer would probably pay for the extended warranty,,, let alone other electronics,,, dan ------------------ jdanaz@aol.com

OK Jeff,,,, At least I know I'm not alone,,,, lol ditto buddy,,, same. Dan ------------------ jdanaz@aol.com

thanks Mike,,,,, I don't use the glow plugs often here in "The Valley of the Sun",,,, but a few days this winter it dipped below 40* I may take the blue beast on a trip to the midwest,,,, I remember spring there,,, you never know what will hold weather wise,,,, dan ------------------...

I'd love to know this,,, haven't seen/heard any reliable info here,,, kinda like the glow plug "fable" about one coming on when you click the keyless remote,,,another when you open the door etc,,, another when you take your first sip of coffee,,, lol I've had different mercedes over the...

Hey Dan! Another Dan here,,, I've got a 2000 TDI also in my NB GLS. I now have just over 3,000mi. on the engine. It has only been in the last 500 or so miles that it's just begun to 'use' any oil. (If you refer to about 1cup/8oz. of oil as "using oil". This is normal,,, I certainly do not...

DzlJett, Should you decide that your conscience needs to correct THEIR mistake. I know you mentioned you liked "the numbers" at 17k'ish and 48mo's,,,1) I'd think about having them paying off your loan from your bank,,,then 2) I'd bet you have more than 800mi. on your new Jetta,, (It occurs to...

dzljett, I wasn't aware that there was actually a moral consequence for shaving with a razor vs. an electric one? Is this another Mormon thing like the special underwear? or the "temple" experience? Or just someone with a voo doo doll when they shave? geesh Dan ------------------...

Gewilli,,,, Thanks Geoffrey, I'm glad that someone is still using their brain in this matter. Ethics on dzljetts part, was NEVER an issue,,,,and still should't be. Anyone who ACTUALLY thinks VW "lost" money,,,well let's just say,,, you shouldn't be allowed to buy a car alone,,,w/o cognitive...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tom: First of all (babybenz) nobody is "getting down" on dezljett. He asked for opinions and he's getting them. His initial post stated "I already know the answer, but just want to be sure". I still don't...

You guys,,, lay off of dzljett,,,, When you get to the "bottom line",,,, the car was around 17,200 (dealer invoice) the luxury package etc,,, was around 1,600.00 as I best understand. When all was said and done, they bought his old jetta,,, (will resell for more,,, ((they've made money here...

OK boys,,,, (excuse me,,, "men") lol What do the 'rest' of us do that have "not so" Goodyear? I've got the 205/55/RS16 on my NB TDI the factory ones are "H" rated. I 'suffered' a sidewall tragedy in one of them,,,, ugh,,, 190.00 later,,,, yep, 190.00. I bought a "V" rated one that I now...