2012 Jetta TDI Introduction, Ownership thoughts, and Serviceability

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We go over my 2012 VW Jetta TDI. I'll go over some service history, 30k maintenance that I performed, and general thoughts on these cars.
If you are interested in more of the dieselgate story, hit up Google or KZfaq :)
One clarification note. The DSG service is technically not until 40k, but with the car being 8 years old and no prior record of it being done, I went ahead and did it now.
A few kits below have all of the items I used for service!
Maintenance Kit from FCP Euro
www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-m...
DSG Kit from Deutsche Auto Parts
www.shopdap.com/make-model-ye...

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@WestMcDonald 3 жыл бұрын

Mikey... you mentioned rotating your tires since you had your car up... obviously you know I know very little about cars. Do you recommend swapping the front two tires with the back two tires every once in a while with ANY car?... in case that sounds like a stupid question.... I'm asking for a friend.

@mikesvirtualgarage9917 3 жыл бұрын

No such thing as a stupid question! Yes, regular tire rotation is good for any car. For a car where I only have 1 set of wheels/tires, 8-10k miles is a good mileage to rotate and if possible, balance the wheels. No balancer here, so I only get to rotate :)

@WestMcDonald 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikesvirtualgarage9917 I dont know what most of that means, but I pretty much only drive to daycare and back home (about a 6 minute round trip drive) 5 days a week.... that 'rona got my mileage down.

@Marksman2oo7 2 жыл бұрын

Could you update me on this vehicle? Has anymore parts needed to be replaced since then?

@mikesvirtualgarage9917 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just getting ready to replace the fuel filter. Aside from replacing the drivers side DRL bulb nothing else has been needed. Just hit 38k miles!

@CarlosHernandez-gc6no Жыл бұрын

With BMW’s Diesel engines there’s always something that need to be replaced as a preventative. For example the timing chain for the N47 engine and EGR delete. For this car what needs to be maintained and replaced?

@reddyuda Жыл бұрын

- Dual Mass Flywheel - Turbo will go at around 120k miles - Heater core will clog around 150k miles - DPF will probably clog around 180k miles - Fuel Filter every 20k miles IIRC - DSG Fluid every 40k miles - Timing Belt needs to be done every 120k miles Very tedious and aggressive maintenance required on these. If you have to send it to the dealer you will go broke trying to keep up with all the services.

@transporter002 Жыл бұрын

I purchased a 2012 TDI Jetta in India last month with 1008000 KM covered. The local garage said the clutch and flywheel is damaged, axle boot, AC compressor, steering rack, water pump, timing kit, accessory belt, tensioner, steering ball joint and link rod both end. Except AC compressor, I replaced all costing a considerable amount. Still I get sound from front wheel when accelerating or turning... but vehicle is solid build, fun to drive and a Stage 1 which are in my bucket list, can smoke a BMW 320 stock... though I have to spent a little more to get it smooth and reliable, I honestly feels like it is worth the care.

@656harnish 2 жыл бұрын

Watching paint dry has been a better experience than watching this video...

@biggerdaddy2 3 жыл бұрын

When did you go to the dark side lol you’re an Audi guy....KDF would be proud

@mikesvirtualgarage9917 3 жыл бұрын

Well technically 2008, when I got my first VW, a Rabbit. Had a few GTI's since then and now this thing :P

@biggerdaddy2 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikesvirtualgarage9917 oh yeah I forgot about that and of course the awesome run we had when the new MKV came out lol that was fun AF! Still can’t believe it lol. I want a TDI bad but no garage and I know how they are when cold

@mikesvirtualgarage9917 3 жыл бұрын

@@biggerdaddy2 I was just looking at those Mk5 drive photos last week. That was a ton of fun!!

@biggerdaddy2 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikesvirtualgarage9917 you should post them up! I haven’t seen those in forever