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To: Enlightened1

VW refused to turn off the service vehicle now warning because I had done the service, not them. They said it was a liability issue. I haven’t been back. They recently sent me a recall notice that I needed new software as my car might not be in compliance with environmental laws. It’s getting 44 mpg and a guy who got his software updated said acceleration, power and mileage dropped.

Many new cars, including mine, have no transmission dipstick. This forces you to take it to the dealer for them to change the fluid and filter. VW charges $800. I do it for $69, but it’s a pain in the bottom.


13 posted on 04/22/2015 4:48:21 PM PDT by Gen.Blather
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To: Gen.Blather

01m or dsg?

My son purchased a new TDI with DSG and was very surprised about the trans maintenance cost.

Has 20k on it now, the cost for D I Y appears to be going down.


32 posted on 04/22/2015 5:13:43 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT (BINGO!)
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To: Gen.Blather
Many new cars, including mine, have no transmission dipstick. This forces you to take it to the dealer for them to change the fluid and filter. VW charges $800. I do it for $69

How much does it cost for a standard?

52 posted on 04/22/2015 6:12:41 PM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves Month")
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To: Gen.Blather

car batteries have gone up a ton. I had to get one today coincidentally. It was 120 bucks. I remember the last battery I purchased was around 59 dollars....ok so it was a number of years ago but still. I was taken aback some.


63 posted on 04/22/2015 7:50:58 PM PDT by napscoordinator (Walker for President 2016. The only candidate with actual real RESULTS!!!!! The rest...talkers!)
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To: Gen.Blather

This will give you access to everything on your VW.

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/


65 posted on 04/22/2015 8:38:32 PM PDT by Colorado Doug (Now I know how the Indians felt to be sold out for a few beads and trinkets)
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To: Gen.Blather

Pull the bulb.


68 posted on 04/22/2015 11:23:45 PM PDT by ebshumidors
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