So much for counting on an oil level sensor

[artificialist]

Originally Posted By: StevieC
Sensors can fail, the dip-stick is a manual check that is always accurate

VW dipsticks and tubes fail far too easily, and what also bites is that there is nobody with exact replacement parts, except the dealer, which will gladly sell you another piece of junk.

 

[StevieC]

Then I guess VW is not a womans car

No oil sensors, failing Dip-Stick Tubes... This is a AAA (CAA - Canada) Call waiting to happen!

 

[artificialist]

Originally Posted By: StevieC
Then I guess VW is not a womans car

No oil sensors, failing Dip-Stick Tubes... This is a AAA (CAA - Canada) Call waiting to happen!

Which is funny, because I see far more women with VW cars than men.

Either way, cars as problematic as VW Jettas, Golfs, and New Beetles should not exist.

 

[StevieC]

We can put a man on the moon, but we can't engineer better quality cars? Oh wait it was the US that went to the moon and the Germans that remained on earth. Now I know why

Just kidding!

 

[1999nick]

Originally Posted By: StevieC
We can put a man on the moon, but we can't engineer better quality cars? Oh wait it was the US that went to the moon and the Germans that remained on earth. Now I know why

Just kidding!


Americans went to the moon, but it was German engineering and management that made the trip possible. Does the name Werner Von Braun ring a bell?

 

[crinkles]

Originally Posted By: 1999nick
Originally Posted By: StevieC
We can put a man on the moon, but we can't engineer better quality cars? Oh wait it was the US that went to the moon and the Germans that remained on earth. Now I know why

Just kidding!


Americans went to the moon, but it was German engineering and management that made the trip possible. Does the name Werner Von Braun ring a bell?


ironic coming from someone from Germantown

 

[OVERKILL]

That's not really ironic, more coincidental.

 

[moribundman]

Originally Posted By: artificialist
Originally Posted By: StevieC
Sensors can fail, the dip-stick is a manual check that is always accurate

VW dipsticks and tubes fail far too easily, and what also bites is that there is nobody with exact replacement parts, except the dealer, which will gladly sell you another piece of junk.


I believe the problem is rather with the dipstick, who's a complete klutz. He can't help but break everything he touches with his gorilla paws.

 

[moribundman]

Originally Posted By: artificialist
[Either way, cars as problematic as VW Jettas, Golfs, and New Beetles should not exist.


You better buy a high quality GM or Chrysler before they become Chinese or Korean brands.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: Audi Junkie
I suggest dumping the remaining oil and refilling fresh since the old oil does suffer some damage.

I hear ya. It'll be changed this weekend. I'm just waiting for the oil filter to come in.

 

[Patman]

It's very odd that VWs wouldn't come with a low oil level sensor, but yet they come with a sensor in the front brakes that shows when the front pads are getting low! My mom's 2001 Golf had that light come on me one day when I was driving it and hit a bump on the highway. The pads weren't even low. So it seems silly to have a sensor in place for something that will only occur every few years, as opposed to an oil level sensor which will light up quite often on VWs, especially if you've got the 2.0 engine.

 

[shortyb]

Feel lucky that its not a newer BMW. They have sensors that go out AND no dipstick.

 

[StevieC]

Germans have always had problems with electrical stuff... I remember the alternators and computers that used to come back under warranty when my dad was still working for Daimler-Chrysler, and they housed some Mercedes parts...

 

[moribundman]

Originally Posted By: StevieC
Germans have always had problems with electrical stuff.


I have had more problems with "electrical stuff" than who?

 

[StevieC]

Originally Posted By: moribundman
Originally Posted By: StevieC
Germans have always had problems with electrical stuff.


I have had more problems with "electrical stuff" than who?
Don't understand what you're asking...

 

[moribundman]

Originally Posted By: StevieC
Originally Posted By: moribundman
Originally Posted By: StevieC
Germans have always had problems with electrical stuff.


I have had more problems with "electrical stuff" than who?
Don't understand what you're asking...


You claim I have always had more problems with electrical stuff. I have had more problems than who exactly?

 

[Doug Hillary]

Hi,
StevieC - I have owned seven German vehicles with oil level sensors - all have been reliable and accurate

The oldest was in a MY82 Porsche 928 (V8) - the latest in a Boxster reads automatically at all fuel ups. Benz devices have always been accurate in my experience (three cars - 150kkms)

 

[StevieC]

I didn't say I had more electrical problems... I said Germans, as in automakers have had more problems with electrical components than other automakers and from what I have seen my dad repair etc.

 

[moribundman]

Originally Posted By: StevieC
I didn't say I had more electrical problems... I said Germans, as in automakers have had more problems with electrical components than other automakers and from what I have seen my dad repair etc.



No, you said Germans. Read it again.

If your paw worked for D-C, why would he see failed components of D-C cars?

My worst car in terms of electric problems was my Buick Century, which had for only a bit over a year. My best has been my Audi, which I've had for over 12 years.

 

[StevieC]

I said Germans yes... As in Automakers... Not Germans as in people...