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Would you let any average repair shop do the DSG on a 2015 Jetta TDI? Or is this something for dealers and trusted specialist mechanics only?

My rear tires are completely worn on the inside ("Camber wear"). Is this where I need to replace the rear shocks? Something like this? https://www.idparts.com/bilstein-rear-shock-a5mk6-1k0513029gh-127439-p-5333.html Besides that, do I need anything else looked at? Control arm bushings? CV...

Going by the maintenance schedule, the timing belt change for a 2010 Jetta TDI is due at 120000 miles. Is this still the recommended, safe thing to do?

Doesn't release anymore... even with a fuel-efficient car like this it is becoming an issue. Does anyone know what to do? I saw some youtubes but they are all for sedans, is there a way to get to the inside release with a station wagon? Thanks for your time!

Just slipping past the first 100k, and hoping for many happy returns, I am wondering what should be looked at to maintain things as good as possible. Oil and Filter changes have been done as prescribed. Wonderfully reliable car, only issue during all these years was a failed glow plug sensor...

I am going to park my 2010 TDI for 3 months. It will not be moved. Do you have any tips for me that may help to make that easy on the car? • Planning to leave it in the garage • Raise it up a bit to keep the tires perfectly round? • Windows down so it doesn't get stinky? Cover windows so it...

Is it alright to top off DEF, or do I have to wait for the low-level message to appear? (Sorry if this is a dumb question.)

2010 JSW with manual tranny. Recently had my 20k oil change done. I asked if they knew about the fuel line dampener recall, and they did not. However, they applied some sort of computer update. What I am noticing now (besides slightly reduced fuel economy - could be due to the lower temps) is...

Just noticed a flat on my '10 JSW. Closer inspection shows that a relatively tiny piece of glass cut right into the edge of the tire. So I guess it is toast. What are my best/cheapest options? These are the Hancooks and they have just over 10000 mi on them. Dealer? Discount Tire? Thanks for...

This is mainly for 09/10 TDI owners - have you been taking advantage of the free oil changes during the first 30000 miles of your car? My first oil change @ 10k is coming up here pronto. I have changed the oil on my previous (03) TDI via a Pela etc, no problems. I had free lifetime dealership...

Need some help please... While removing the bulb, seems like I blew a fuse in my '10 JSW. I measured with a MM and no voltage there. Looking in the Owners Manual, it shows fuse #15 (20 Amp) for the interior lights. 1) I took it out and it looks just fine. 2) While I took it out none of the...

I'd like to upgrade the cabin lights for my '10 JSW (with Pano roof) to LEDs. There are 5 of them for immediate consideration: - 2 round front reading lights wedge style (23 mm) - 2 back cabin lights (38 mm) - top trunk light (42 mm) The two latter are pretty simple, but I don't know about the...

Just turned into a proud and a bit poorer owner of a beautiful JSW. Couple of q's for more experienced drivers: 1) Mine came with Sat Radio/Sirius fully functional. Is this some sort of trial period? Or did the dealer accidentally pay for that? 2) Where do you put your radar detectors...

I bought my 2003 Jetta TDI in 2004. Now at 120000 miles, no major issues yet. Waiting for the tranny to blow up. :p Normally it starts right away all the time. Roughly once a week, I have trouble starting it. I crank it a few seconds, then wait a bit, try again, then finally, with lots of angry...

Now with a family of four, the Jetta is getting a bit cramped. So I figured a roof rack might come in handy on those camping trips, to hold a cool box, tent, a few seats and other items. Would something like this work for this purpose? Or would that punch and collapse my 2003 Jetta roof and I...

Got my 4spd auto transmission fluid changed recently, and the guys were a little helpless about the procedure, so we measured how much came out there, figured it was about 3 quarts, and put that amount back in. Car runs fine so far :rolleyes: So my question: How critical is the exact level...

I am just beyond 70,000mi with my 2003 Jetta, and I think I am hearing the famous squish-squish-squish noise from the timing belt area... Making me consider to change that thing a little early, say at 80,000. Going through the list of recommended/trusted technicians, there isn't anyone close...

Does anyone have a link to a HOW-TO? This is for a 2003 Jetta. Searched and searched and no found... :( Link in the how-to's is dead. Many thanks, WP

Just got this wonderful toy, I mean tool, for my Jetta 03 TDI. It is working great, except for one little thing... Sometimes (like every third time I drive) the water temperature does this alternating thing, where it shows one temperature, and then every few second it shows a lower temperature...

I feel a little weird for asking this, usually I am intuitive enough to figure things out, but here it goes... I want to change the light bulb in the interior lamps that are in the back area. It's a 2003 Jetta TDI. The move a little forward, then start to pop out on the back end. But not enough...