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Originally Posted by kschachn You can do what you wish but as has been mentioned the grade is irrelevant. That's just a recommendation, the approval is all that matters. There is no practical way anyone could determine that you used a 0W-40 rather than a 5W-40, both are a 40 grade. Grades are...

Originally Posted by SatinSilver Maybe the Nokian eNTYRE 2.0 as long as he rotates them religiously. Seems to have a very stiff sidewall almost like a run-flat plus decent traction. And less expensive than the WRG4. That was my thought too but curious to hear about everyones experiences...

I was having a debate with a colleague of mine and we got into tires. He drives for Uber and was commenting he picked up a few more nails/screws than usual the past couple months and was thinking about what to put on his car next time out. I didn't recommend my Nokian WRGs for the kind of...

Not to hijack someones thread but it is related! I have just installed a brand new set of Nokian eNTYRE 2.0s on our Jetta. Quiet! Smooth. Easy rolling. Night and day compared to the old tires and feels like riding on air. Admittedly probably would have been true of most new tires compared to...

So lo and behold inside the glove box was a flyer for....Castrol Edge Professional Full Synthetic. Is that what VW Dealers are using, and for the factory fill as well?

Loved my 2005 Mazda3 S. Great car!

Originally Posted by dbias Originally Posted by NewEnglander Going to do the oil in the near future. Not quite sure what's in there now though it was done recently. What does BITOG recommend? Have been Pennzoil/Shell recently and Castrol in the past. How is the Jetta going to be driven...

Going to do the oil in the near future. Not quite sure what's in there now though it was done recently. What does BITOG recommend? Have been Pennzoil/Shell recently and Castrol in the past.

Right now probably the Bluetooth. Rear camera is nice too but the ability to stream, talk, and listen without wires is terrific.

Used to do them in my old Subarus and Hyundais with belts. Time saver, and you know you're good.

I had the KH25s from Kumho on my Rio as the original tires and they were great for first 20K or so but thereafter got loud, weaker grip, and couldn't get my Nokians on fast enough. The way I look at it: you may not choose the tire, but you live with it as long as you can to maximize value.

Beautiful.

Originally Posted by madRiver Originally Posted by NewEnglander Thanks for the advice everyone. I think we are going to join the VW family. Busy few days ahead but will see about posting some pictures in about a week . I just got borrowed a VW Passat loaner from dealer and tempted by one...

Don't mess around with broken rubbers.

Superb tire. Outstanding quality, made in the Netherlands. I prefer Nokian WRG tires first and foremost but my eyes wander to these as I hear great things.

Thanks for the advice everyone. I think we are going to join the VW family. Busy few days ahead but will see about posting some pictures in about a week .

Quick question: what's the miles estimate for original VW rotors and pads? Obviously many variables but can anyone offer some insight on the company specs/their experience? Looking at them seems like plenty of life left but maybe need some attention in 20/30K?

Originally Posted by Kjmack Go to VWVORTEX and lurk around . Nice. Thanks for the tip!

Originally Posted by pezzy669 Only bad I have heard about the 1.8T and 2.0T is to keep the PCV system in check - apparently failure results in the rear main seal blowing out and causing immediate loss of oil pressure and oil. Very solid cars otherwise - the ride and feel is top notch. They...

Team, wife may have found her urban commuter and we are weighing the decision. I am not familiar with VW as much as Japanese and Korean cars and wanted to ask the hive mind for any thoughts on what to look for or known issues. In particular engine oil burning and or other known problems. 1. It...