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    Buyback Lessons Learned

    Buyback complete and my black beauty is gone.... It went very well... I got $24,616 (less a little bit of the loan I still owed) for my 2014 Jetta TDI w/ premium at 72.5k miles. Can't complain.... didn't get more than I initially paid for it brand new but it ended up being a VERY cheap lease...
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    Buyback Lessons Learned

    My buyback appointment is this afternoon... hoping all goes smoothly!!
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    Installing Escort Live direct wire to my '09 Jetta.. advice??

    Installing Escort SmartCord Live direct wire to my '09 Jetta.. advice?? Hello, I am about to attempt my first direct wire project on my '09 Jetta TDI. It will be for a brand new Escort Passport 9500ix with the SmartCord Live direct wire setup. I plan on having the detector suctioned to my...
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    New to TDIClub? Introduce yourself here!

    Hi Andy, So what questions do you have about winter tires?
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    When to shift/downshift

    Hello Fobulous, From what i understand and have read here, once you get to your crusing speed you are fine to shift to whatever gear makes for a good cruising RPM as well. I also read (via dbi) that a good cruising RPM is somewhere between 1800 - 2200. So, depending on the speed limit, that may...
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    09 Jetta TDI MK5 oil change intervals?

    I brought in my TDI for an oxygen sensor malfunction and 8900 miles and they were happy to do my oil change/10k inspection then. I was still a bit leary about waiting that long for the first oil change so I went ahead and did it. Then I got the schpeil that I should change my oil every 5k...
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    Upshifting techniques? Right and/or wrong?

    philpugh, Thank you very much for your thoughts on things. I have gotten some wonderful advice that my car will no doubt benefit from for years to come. I hope to make it over to your side of the "pond" sometime. Until then I will certainly enjoy my new car! ;)
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    First Oil Change??

    Well it depends on what part of the state I'm driving on. But yes in my area we definitely have hills. Mountains even. ;) Most of my CC driving would be on the freeway so gentle slopes is the main part of what I'd hit. But I'm glad that I can safely use it now!
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    First Oil Change??

    Thanks Tornado, I probably will begin using it and just make sure I don't maintain constant constant RPMs.
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    Upshifting techniques? Right and/or wrong?

    Thanks mrchaotica, I had been thinking about rev-matching as well, just wasn't sure what it was called. I've got it pretty well for upshifting. Still working on matching it for down. That darn throttle is touchy. =P
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    Upshifting techniques? Right and/or wrong?

    Did you mean to say anything but 6th gear, the highest gear? Or both gears? :)
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    First Oil Change??

    Oh wow thanks for that updated guide TornadoRed. I was following the old one as I hadn't seen that new one. It all sounds great except for AHHH!!! No cruise control till 10,000 miles!! I am up to 4100 and was stoked to set the cruise on my road trips. Ah well, I'll hit 10k soon enough the...
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    Upshifting techniques? Right and/or wrong?

    OK, so a good rule of thumb is 1500+ is an acceptable cruising RPM?
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    Upshifting techniques? Right and/or wrong?

    Well on flat ground what is a good cruising RPM at 35mph?
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    Upshifting techniques? Right and/or wrong?

    That's a good point. I didn't think about the less wear on the clutch, etc. ;)
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    First Oil Change??

    Ugh... i just can't decide. This is my first diesel and I have never had to decide something like this.
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    Please explain how my car uses NO fuel while in gear coasting downhill??

    I haven't tried it with my car but isn't this a VERY dangerous thing to do? I remember an old car of mine would lose break and steering function when I turned the ignition off.
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    Upshifting techniques? Right and/or wrong?

    Hello, First off, I have a 2009 VW Jetta TDI sedan, manual transmission. Loving the power so far. :D I have a question about the shifting techniques. Since I am in the break-in period (4100 miles so far), I am pretty heavy on the accelerator. So say I pull on to a highway with a 60mph speed...
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    First Oil Change??

    I have a new 2009 VW Jetta TDI sedan and this question is even more so an issue for me. The '09 edition instructs us to wait for 10,000 miles before getting the oil changed. I have been following Drivbiwire's break in procedures to needless to say I haven't been exactly gentle on the engine...
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    Shell V-Power Premium Diesel

    I myself just bought a new Jetta TDI. About 2 months into it now and 3500 miles. I am new to diesels so I don't know what to expect performance wise yet. So we still have NO answers as to the cetane rating of Shell V-Power diesel?? I guess even if I use this fuel I should continue adding my...
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