Hi There. Do you still have your Touareg? I still have my ‘05. Just this year, after being in colder/wetter climate, she’s started having a minor main seal leak, also the P/S high pressure and return lines are leaking. The rack bellows boots as well. Suspension bushings are showing some wear. Other than that, she still runs great. Powerful, tows like a champ. About 8K from replacing timing belt and related front end components. One of the cheapest, and best upgrades for early Touaregs are LED headlights, both H11 and H9 (with resistors in line required to avoid in dash ‘Check Lights’ errors.
@midealautoclub2 ай бұрын
I sold mine a couple years ago, it did have a power steering line leak on which I replaced the clam and fixed the problem with. For your power steering fluid don't forget to replace it, it's a mineral oil and not synthetic fluid. Putting in synthetic fluid might cause leaks to appear. Best to stick to OEM fluids (power steering, brake fluid, coolant). I used Castrol full synthetic oil with no issues. Yes LED bulbs worked great for low and high beams. I had also replaced my marker lights and fog lights with LEDs.
@user-kv9qm8bi6c2 ай бұрын
I would some advice on the protege
@midealautoclub2 ай бұрын
What advice do you need?
@omartorres9775 ай бұрын
I just bought a Touareg 3.2 v6 and I'm not sure I made a good purchase, especially because it has a salvage certificate, but from what I see, the truck is in good condition. What would you recommend I return it or give it a chance? Maybe the gas consumption scares me 😅
@kevinspahr66326 ай бұрын
Since your truck did not come with the cylinder deactivation because of the chip shortage, is there a flapper valve behind the muffler? I know on the engines that have the AFM, the flapper valve come OEM to help when in 4 cyl. mode. I'm just wondering since your truck did not come with AFM if Chevy left the exhaust unchanged or actually removed it since there is no need for it.
@midealautoclub6 ай бұрын
If you are referring to the flappers near the rear axle they were not there. Just a mesh screen where the flappers would normally go.
@kevinspahr66326 ай бұрын
@@midealautoclub this is what I'm talking about.......kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ldmKpKyIrr-lXWg.htmlsi=Bs0-2Phg0zSW7S_x
@midealautoclub5 ай бұрын
@@kevinspahr6632on mine that was not there.
@911diaries7 ай бұрын
Very nice SUV. Love it!
@mexicanguy23238 ай бұрын
Would u recommend the 5 speed 4 cylinder
@user-zy5cz9iy8s11 ай бұрын
Do you still have this car
@122803ej Жыл бұрын
Nice video. I've almost the same Audi a4 m1 96 kw it spends 17/l LGP at 100km. Witch that is not normal. How much your's spends?
@midealautoclub Жыл бұрын
Mine was the 1.8 turbo and at 100km/h it was consuming around 9L/100km. If city driving (under 50km/h) it would consume around 12.5L/100kms.
@link8893 Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for making this video.
@MLS7012 Жыл бұрын
No oil change in a year? I don't know why people avoid maintenance!
@moparrdudee87 Жыл бұрын
I expected a review with you in the nitro lol
@tonyyayo2115 Жыл бұрын
I'm considering buying a Saturn Vue as cheap SUV. Saw an 07 w a rear main seal leak for under $2200 w 188k miles
@midealautoclub Жыл бұрын
4 cylinders or the Honda 3.5LV6? They are not bad SUVs, very simple to work on.
@tonyyayo2115 Жыл бұрын
@@midealautoclub seller told me that hers has the 4 cylinder engine. I'm assuming that it is solid since u mentioned it in passing via the video. Have you heard any negative stories about the Saturn's transmission? Have always been a Nissan/Infiniti owner in my lifetime
@midealautoclub Жыл бұрын
@@tonyyayo2115 4cylinder engines are great. The 2.2L ecotech from GM is great. Automatic transmissions I have no experience with, 5 speed standard transmissions are fine however when cold they are a little stiff to go through the gears.
@tonyyayo2115 Жыл бұрын
@@midealautoclub thx for the reply
@SWED904 Жыл бұрын
Soo last night I bought a 2000 toyota ve only has 147k miles low milage for its age .
@kayokayo3644 Жыл бұрын
Best car always relabel
@cypherpunk122 жыл бұрын
Why is Canada fuel so crap? Our regular is 91 octane and our premium is 98.
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
Most countries show the RON value which is 4-6 units higher than what is shown in Canada and US they use the AKI value.
@cypherpunk122 жыл бұрын
$1.33 for premium, come to Australia it's around $2 a litre 4 years ago. Today it's $2.45 a litre. I ride a motorcycle and that's bad enough.
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
Our current premium is around $2.35/L at the moment. $1.33 was years ago.
@cypherpunk122 жыл бұрын
@@midealautoclub ouch! Our fuel is around the same price. I live in Australia.
@adityarastogi54202 жыл бұрын
You're so lucky to have such a nice SUV! I love the Touraeg. Unfortunately, It isn't available in the country iam in. Take care of the car :)
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and too bad you can't get one. If you want to import one of from Canada let me know.
@M0zeyug2 жыл бұрын
Some advise please my Audi A4 1996 estate has issues in doors looks and I failed to get the replacement can I replace with Aud 4 model 2001 will it fit?
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
It will probably not work. In 1998 Audi changed the handle setup between the B5 initial and mid-cycle refresh. Additionally 2001 launched the B6 in Europe which also has a different handles. You will need to try and find a 96-98 handle for your replacement.
@M0zeyug2 жыл бұрын
@@midealautoclub THanks for the advise pls but which year can fit
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
@@M0zeyug 1996, 1997 and 1998 should fit
@theworldrecipebook2 жыл бұрын
NZ atm good fuel almost $3 a litre around $200 a fill
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
For a Touareg that would be a $300 fill up. Which would be close to a $1/km of driving.
@theworldrecipebook2 жыл бұрын
@@midealautoclub yep not driving much atm until this mad world settles down $1 kiwi paeso is around 67c US
@theworldrecipebook2 жыл бұрын
Thinking thats 91 octane usually use 98 i yhink if go further and better on 98 but the price is crazy
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
@@theworldrecipebook Most Canadian pumps offer 87, 89 and 91 octane, some select few offer 94. Unless going to a pump that sells race gas 98 is not found elsewhere.
@adesanyaadedapo8742 жыл бұрын
What will you do if the deep stick doesn’t rich oil
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
If the original oil stick does not reach the oil you have a problem. I never had an issue with it ever burn or leak any oil.
@aaz19922 жыл бұрын
Almost $200 in 2022 prices lol. Insane
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
It's $180 now to fill it up from empty.
@aaz19922 жыл бұрын
@@midealautoclub wow......and I'm here thinking $75 is a lot for my Accord lol
@plantbasedsenior42402 жыл бұрын
Love the guy coming with shovel to help dig out at 4:08. I got stuck a few years ago in major snowstorm (in Ottawa) turning a corner (Honda Civic) and the fellow living on the corner immediately ran out to help dig me out. So nice!
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
I started carrying a shovel and tow strap in the trunk with me a few years ago
@plantbasedsenior42402 жыл бұрын
@@midealautoclub Yes, it was really great of you to stop and help tow someone!
@trotter1del2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back posting again. Look forward to more content. 👍
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
I hope to have more content soon!
@Pope77772 жыл бұрын
Hey Tbor great video sorry this is comment on an old video, but I hope you see it. Anyway I am looking to buy this car and want to install a car play device. Just wanted to know if this is a single, or double din as it looks like single. Thanks so much!
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
2000 and 2001 in US/Canada are double din however you need an install kit, 1999 and older are single din. OEM units are really nice and I would recommend keeping them. You can install a Bluetooth/aux kit from GTA kits to the existing units. Or simply just get a Bluetooth tape.
@Pope77772 жыл бұрын
@@midealautoclub will do thanks man got a Bluetooth to fm transmitter
@pagefoster2 жыл бұрын
There is a hidden mini sun visor behind the rear view mirror. Reach up and pull it down. 😎
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
I know, it's awesome, most VWs and Audi's have it. I use the one in my Touareg all the time.
@buszkenep2 жыл бұрын
Lie !
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
Not sure I get your comment
@aidanm74622 жыл бұрын
Yes the gas tank rusted unfortunate but it’s an old car. Spark plug coils are normal maintenance it doesn’t make the car not reliable
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
Gas tank rusted after only 10 years even though the car was regularly rust proofed, not ideal. Spark plugs are normal maintenance however the ignition coils should not need replacing at 120000kms.
@seeap162 жыл бұрын
If anyone is wondering what the buttons on the steering wheel are for there for manual shift mode ( tiptronic on vw)
@gracie9552 жыл бұрын
What color is the vehicle
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
Offroad Gray (LD7U)
@sergiozamora31812 жыл бұрын
Tbh the maintenance is maintenance starter water pump belts brakes are all normal wear and tear cant expect things to go 200k without replacing them. If it was motor and trans yes its to much money to dump. The 2.7 out of the two engine options is probably the worst to have tbh. Why like this video said to replace a starter you had to lower the engine weird number two the waterpump design its an internal design which is dumb. Its a good motor when maintained but to work on it does suck. The 2.4 is good to have things are more accessible on it. The 3.0 is in between the two others but like the 2.4 the 3.0 last long with minimal issues. The 2.7 you can make them reliable but you got to be concerned with the waterpump for sure. Ive seen some 2.7s go 300k some blown at 120k due to its waterpump design. The 3.0 has seen 300k as well lots of them past 200k the 2.4 and 3.0 are found in mitsubishi cars as well.
@EpicFailLplay2 жыл бұрын
looks like you smoke in the car... and please take more car and clean the car. its built for a lifetime
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
Car was never smoked in (I can not stand the smell of smoke). As for taking care it was a daily driver and the climate I am in is hard on cars (salt, snow, slush, kids). It was not a show car, just an honest daily driver. I ended up replacing it with a 2008 A4 with a 6 speed manual.
@EpicFailLplay2 жыл бұрын
@@midealautoclub thats kinda sad... still rocking a 1.9TDI from 2001 as Avant.
@gaeltorres77842 жыл бұрын
Hi how turn off DRL
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
Only way to do it correctly is to use a Vag-Com with VCDS and code it off or slightly apply the parking brake
@koopakoop Жыл бұрын
@@midealautoclub On mine, there is an option to disable/enable it from the car's menu (accessible via the steering wheel buttons).
@midealautoclub Жыл бұрын
@@koopakoop Good to know. What market is it from? For us in Canada DRL is mandatory since 1996, even in imported cars they need to be modified to have DRL always on.
@koopakoop Жыл бұрын
@@midealautoclub Oh, good to know. This is in Europe, and they were optional at the time (except in Nordic Countries).
@Dickusification5 ай бұрын
@@midealautoclubin Australia as well DRL is enabled from the menu
@MikeLikesChannel2 жыл бұрын
First car was a 2000 Audi A4 1.8T, came with a VHS tape going over all the features. What a trip down memory lane. Happy to see one still on the road because maintenance costs were pretty rough.
@TransportnaPutu3 жыл бұрын
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@TransportnaPutu3 жыл бұрын
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@jamesmylife65783 жыл бұрын
My favorite brand is Chrysler my grandma had a 2004 Sebring convertible but I never got to ride in it because my mom wouldn’t let me ride in it, I guess it was because it was a convertible. Then my other grandma on my mothers side got a 2012 Chrysler 200 touring straight from the factory which I really liked she got the V6 model. I don’t know which engine the Sebring had which my grandmother on my fathers side owned because I wasn’t able to ride in it. And so she got rid of it because of that.
@chasethefeel3 жыл бұрын
did you ever add bluetooth for music listening to this car if u did. how?
@midealautoclub3 жыл бұрын
No but they do sell GTA kits that plug into the CD changer port of the radio that gives you Bluetooth and Aux input. I have the same kit in my Touareg and it works great.
@chasethefeel3 жыл бұрын
@@midealautoclub can you link?
@midealautoclub3 жыл бұрын
@@chasethefeel www.gtacarkits.com/
@midealautoclub3 жыл бұрын
@@chasethefeel You can also get just an Aux input kit and a Bluetooth aux kit from Amazon that gives you a module with call control and and next/previous buttons.
@chasethefeel3 жыл бұрын
do you have ami port in glovebox?
@midealautoclub3 жыл бұрын
No AUX port in the glove box in mine.
@Anonymous-ji4sb3 жыл бұрын
I loved my Dodge Nitro, unfortunately the transmission blew up at about 125,000 kilometers. Never had any other issue.
@midealautoclub3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your transmission. Mine is still on the road according to service records and has 299k at this time.
@RedQNZ Жыл бұрын
did you ever get an estimate on how much it would cost to replace the transmission? just curious
@Anonymous-ji4sb Жыл бұрын
@@RedQNZ You want to know a secret?….I parked it and never did anything with it. This was back in 2010. I had a lot going on. Lol.
@berykent45983 жыл бұрын
I have two diesel cars. Mercedes 1.7 cdi. for 30 euros I cross 600 km. I passat 2.0 TDI, for 30 euros 500 km.
@midealautoclub3 жыл бұрын
Diesel cars in North America are not very common. I wish my Touareg was a 3.0L V6 TDI. My 6.0L V12 SL600 is about the same on gas as the Touareg. The Chevrolet Silverado pickup with a 5.3L V8 is better on gas than the Touareg but it's also lighter. Touareg is 2500kg. Pozdrav iz Kanade citavoj bivsoj Jugi!
@berykent45983 жыл бұрын
@@midealautoclub I know that in America they drive mostly gasoline, it's a habit jet fuel used to be much cheaper. But in the Balkans, the situation is sad. Fuel is 1.40 liters. and a salary of 400 euros per month. The fuel menu costs 100 euros a month. which is a lot. And another thing, why would I even if I had money pay more for fuel like I don’t have to. diesel is the best thing for us. First, fuel consumption is twice as low. And secondly, the engines are more durable and much more miles than the petrol. Veliki pozdrav za tebe iz Bara, Crna Gora.
@jeffreyreid69813 жыл бұрын
Because you had 2 Wheel Dr. that doesn’t happen with four-wheel-drive
@midealautoclub3 жыл бұрын
4wd is great to help you going but stopping and sliding does not care if you have 2wd or 4wd, it's about center of gravity, suspension geometry, weight and tires.
@yawboadi2363 жыл бұрын
Volkswagen Touareg is a popular car
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately where I am they are rare to come along. Especially the first generation with a real 4x4 setup, a low range and locking differentials.
@yawboadi2363 жыл бұрын
It is crazy
@midealautoclub3 жыл бұрын
They are crazy good SUVs when it comes to capability (on road, off road, towing, winter) you name it and the Touareg does is. Key to having one last is proper maintenance.
@yawboadi2363 жыл бұрын
Yo
@JuCarlos-ex8ip3 жыл бұрын
Those cars are great cars, cheap to maintain and the run forever
@midealautoclub3 жыл бұрын
Just keep up the oil changes and they will just keep on going.
@matt_ohern3 жыл бұрын
I had rust issues in the exact same spot. It didn't last as long as I would have expected for a Mazda but I also put some hard miles on it delivering pizzas.
@midealautoclub3 жыл бұрын
Rust and Mazda is like Peas and Carrots. One does not go without the other.
@deegaw112 жыл бұрын
@@midealautoclub do they have rust issues if they were in the south it’s whole life?
@Offthegridfishing3 жыл бұрын
Didn’t miss a thing
@mod3rnwarrior343 жыл бұрын
I have a car with a v8 and after one drive I burn through a quarter of a tank 😆!! Turns out the previous owner put the wrong sized tires on the car.
@midealautoclub2 жыл бұрын
Different tire size not a good idea. Especially for the AWD system and the transfer case.
@Goldenrod6363 жыл бұрын
So I have a question about the compass in the clock if you are still active on KZfaq or have the car. Does the compass only come on when the car is on or is there a button you have to press to make it display?
@midealautoclub3 жыл бұрын
The clock is always on even when the car is off. The compass on the display becomes active when the car is on, when the car is off the compass goes off but the clock remains.
@ryanraleigh46483 жыл бұрын
I have the same car everything 2002 sebring lx and I dont have the sun roof
@midealautoclub3 жыл бұрын
Most LX models did not have a sunroof. To get sunroof, leather and trip computer you had to step up to and LXi