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Excellent points! In the rest of our lifes we do not do "one size fits all". Same common sense applies here. I do not expect a "US comeback of new TDIs". I do expect TDI owners that are environmentally councious to make sure their fuel efficient vehicles operate safely as long as feasible...

Diesel and electric transportation. Is there a 'fight' between them? Reality or our own false dichotomy?

Thanks for sharing your experience TurboDirectInject. Approximately how many times have you fueled with "Exxon Synergy Diesel Efficient" to arrive at your 7.5% gain estimate?

Indeed not. Based on the link I provided above(trailer.com), wouldn't 150 lbs be safe enough for the type of hitch and cargo carrier I have in the photo in my first post? The actual cargo carrier is of aluminum.

Yes, thank you. Waiting for the ABS speed sensor to come from IDParts.

Thanks for the feedback. I did look underneath the driver's seat and I could count up to six electric connectors between the seat and the rest of the vehicle. I did a visual inspection and I did not see anything loose that I could 'fix'. I decided to leave it as such and first resolve the other...

Yes, we will eventually research those too. So Brian, if I would upgrade also my shocks/struts at the same type to install the air spring helpers, what would you recommend? Right now IDParts has a sale on Koni, but it I am open to other brands too.

Thank you 740GLE for your feedback. I will research the airlift helper bags. Have you used them personally? The Curt hitch I have has a tongue weight limit of 200 lbs. (https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Volkswagen/Passat/2015/C11234.html?VehicleID=201519521). I estimate our loads will be...

Options to raise the Passat or reinforce the shocks with a cargo carrier of around 150 to 200 lbs fully loaded in the trunk and four people riding: Something moderate so we do not bottom up so much like we did on our last camping trip.

Folks: A few more lights have shown up on the dashboard and yesterday my local mechanic said that, the one he is more sure to remove/replace, is the right front ABS speed sensor (codes 00285-012 and 00285-003): Here is the right part # WHT003856, correct...

Hello again and thanks for the additional responses. So besides visually inspecting/adjusting the connections of the driver's seat, are we talking about using a dielectric spray cleaner of some sort. Anything more specific?

Thanks Tom in PT!

Thank you very much oilhammer and Lightflyer1! My 2015 Passat had close to 170k miles so it would be fair to say that no type of original and/or extended warranty applies anymore to this specific situation, correct?

Thanks for the tips eugene89us. I will practice on the high beams side and then decide what to do.

Got it. Thank you for this, I will look into it and clean as necessary. Part II of the discussion: "clock spring", this is a new term to me. Would someone elucidate further please?

Ok folks I took the plunge into the "clean diesel" world and I purchased a 2015 Passat TDI SE (emissions intact) from a very nice TDIClub member in Florida (thank you Bob!). Now to one of the first observations /quirks: at times the air bag light comes and when this happens the cruise control...

Folks, I really could not fit these dust covers for the low beams (H7 G2 Pro) : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075SD8WPC I spend enough time and my hand were starting to hurt. I am not planning on taking the headlights out to put these dust covers. I think I am going to return them and...

Thank you eugene89us. Just ordered the dome covers from Amazon. Perhaps one can make some small holes in them to provide additional air flow and minimal dust intrusion.

Hello everyone, I got the LasFit low beams (H7 G2 Pro) via USPS directly from the company on March 29. The packaging and the bulbs were in good shape. I did some reading and watching a couple of videos and I armed myself with some additional patience to make the install successful last night...

Good feedback regarding Marvel Mystery not suitable for CR TDIs 👍 OP, do some research on pros/cons of post-2007 manufactured approved diesel additives as a potential preventative maintenance option. PM me if you would like.