New (to me) car! '06 Jetta TDI

[supton]

Got an SMF clutch kit from RockAuto for $65, wholesaler closeout.

Can't beat that!

Nope!

You'll have to let us know in 100k or so... I did an SMF on my '04 Jetta at about 249k. Once over 300k I swear I had a bit of a noise from the transmission. I think I could only hear outside of the car (as found during... beats me, I recall removing the axles to reboot the CV's, and I must have noticed extra play in the transmission?), but maybe I could hear during decel also? not sure anymore. But it made me wonder, why did they use a problematic DMF in the first place? Made me wonder if I might have been prematurely wearing the transmission by using an SMF, extra vibration going into the transmission somehow.

 

[Brons2]

I didn't see that anyone asked the $64 question on this car, which is, what oil ya running?

I assume API 5w-40 and not the 505.01 spec oil.

 

[RooflessVW]

I didn't see that anyone asked the $64 question on this car, which is, what oil ya running?

I assume API 5w-40 and not the 505.01 spec oil.

Running the clearance Delo from AAIP.

 

[RooflessVW]

Nope!

You'll have to let us know in 100k or so... I did an SMF on my '04 Jetta at about 249k. Once over 300k I swear I had a bit of a noise from the transmission. I think I could only hear outside of the car (as found during... beats me, I recall removing the axles to reboot the CV's, and I must have noticed extra play in the transmission?), but maybe I could hear during decel also? not sure anymore. But it made me wonder, why did they use a problematic DMF in the first place? Made me wonder if I might have been prematurely wearing the transmission by using an SMF, extra vibration going into the transmission somehow.

The 02A/02J generally tolerates an SMF conversion well, but there are a few high-mileage issues they can develop that may develop faster with an SMF. Namely rivets in the differential and cross shaft.

Luckily there are plenty around.

 

[RooflessVW]

Surprise surprise. The "wholesale" clutch kit came in a Carquest box. Inside that box was a Valeo box.

So ~85% off list? Not bad.

 

[RooflessVW]

Fixed the badging

 

[SatinSilver]

Pictures of the rest of the car? I missed your initial post till now. Looks pretty glossy from the picture above.

 

[RooflessVW]

It's a good 20 footer. Lots of scratches and dents but it shined up ok.

 

[Dr_Dr3i]

Cleans up great for a 20 yr old VW! Love it!

 

[RooflessVW]

Cleans up great for a 20 yr old VW! Love it!

Holds all my tools in the trunk too!

I added some Firestone bags to the rear so I'm not squatting.

 

[Cujet]

I had a 2006 Jetta with the PD engine and dual clutch DSG automatic. I ran M1, 5W-40 in it with great results. Jet-A and TCW3 along with a dose of Stanadyne lubricity additive brought the HFRR results down to 255 (Superb) and the engine lived a long time without trouble.

The EGR cooler did develop a stinky exhaust leak around the actuator shaft, which I repaired by making a brass bushing to replace the 'rope' seal that VW used.

Overall, a nice driving car, but not reliable. The third time it left my wife stranded sent it on its way. The "mechatronic" unit in the transmission was a constant source of trouble, as was the dual mass flywheel.

 

[RooflessVW]

I had a 2006 Jetta with the PD engine and dual clutch DSG automatic. I ran M1, 5W-40 in it with great results. Jet-A and TCW3 along with a dose of Stanadyne lubricity additive brought the HFRR results down to 255 (Superb) and the engine lived a long time without trouble.

The EGR cooler did develop a stinky exhaust leak around the actuator shaft, which I repaired by making a brass bushing to replace the 'rope' seal that VW used.

Overall, a nice driving car, but not reliable. The third time it left my wife stranded sent it on its way. The "mechatronic" unit in the transmission was a constant source of trouble, as was the dual mass flywheel.

I repaired my EGR cooler valve by lopping the shaft off, locking it to the "bypass" channel, filling the gaps with JB Weld exhaust paste, and making a cover plate.

Takes a little longer to get heat but not a big deal here in NC.

Good to hear that the TC-W3 brings the HFRR score down. I have started using Power Service in addition to the oil.

 

[dfarr67]

I liked the TDI- don't how the rest of the car hangs out. My driving needs never lent itself to a diesel tho....

 

[RooflessVW]

New tires, again. One rear went flat and I ruined it driving somewhere safe.

Fronts we're at 4/32 after 6k miles due to overinflation. (OOPS)

Put a sent of Tiger Paws on for $460. Oh well. Had them put the good Falken on the spare wheel to replace the 21 year old Continental.

 

[meep]

New tires, again. One rear went flat and I ruined it driving somewhere safe.

Fronts we're at 4/32 after 6k miles due to overinflation. (OOPS)

Put a sent of Tiger Paws on for $460. Oh well. Had them put the good Falken on the spare wheel to replace the 21 year old Continental.

What? A 21 year old continental with the sidewalls in tact? (They weren’t as good back then as they are today)

 

[meep]

Btw I’ve always wanted one of these, but it was never the right time for my use case. Jetta TDI For The Win!!!

 

[RooflessVW]

Averaging 36.8 MPG over the last 10k miles running Jet A, dosed with TC-W3 (1:128) and Power Service (1:256)

 

[snarl]

Why jet-a instead of diesel?

 

[RooflessVW]

Why jet-a instead of diesel?

It's free. Waste fuel from work.