UKPassats

Cheers I was beginning to think that it was more of a neccessity than a preference.

Hi guys,
Just a quick question on types of coolant.
I have noticed that G12 coolant is mentioned on quite a few occasions in various posts.
Can someone explain why this coolant in particular is recommended for the passats and is there any kind of risk associated with everyday bog standard coolant if ...

Its good to know that Im not the only one being tormented. lol
Please keep me informed if anybody comes up with a solution.

Has anybody experienced their drivers seat squeaking everytime you move.
My interior is leather and I realise that leather does squeak a little bit but thats not what Im on about.
I mean the actual seat itself squeaks everytime you move or go round a corner and to say its annoying is a bit of an ...

Thanks folks!
I appreciate all your help and advice .

Petek Funny you should mention the thing about the weather.
My son had a leon fr tdi for a year or so and he mentioned only this morning that there were days when it seemed to run better than others in fact he actually thought his went better in cold weather as opposed to the warmer days.
Of course ...

I normally use the same two garages for fuel and this hasnt changed.
The car is not going into limp mode or anything like that it just doesnt feel as nice to drive.
My fuel light came on the other day and I drove for quite a few miles on the light would it be possible that I may have picked up some ...

Hi guys,
hope somebody might be able to help me on this.
I drove my car[100bhp tdi] to work yesterday and all felt fine.
On my way home I just didnt think the car felt the same but just couldnt put my finger on any specific reason.
It just doesnt feel as responsive or as smooth as It had previously ...

Appreciate the kind offer but im in Northern Ireland,thank you anyway nice gesture.

Hi, If its any kind of a guideline I have just recently purchased an 05 100hp tdi highline with 61,000 miles(genuine)
on the clock with a full VW history and timing belt done etc.
I paid £5500 for it but I reckon that it was about £500 to dear but I was happy to pay the extra because I knew the ...

Cheers guys
I will have a bash at it,good to know thers other like minded people out there.

Cheers

Hi guys,
excuse my ignorance on this subject.
I want to fit led number plate bulbs on my 05 b5.5 passat and have been looking at a few on e-bay.
Some of the sellers are mentioning about a "Canbus" wiring system, and getting errors about bulbs out etc.
Does this apply to the passat or is it ok to go ...

Does anybody know if it is possible to change the little red light in the drivers door that flashes when the alarm is set.
I would like to swap this for a blue one just for a wee bit of a different look.
Has anyone carried out this job and if so could they possibly supply me with a bit of know how ...

Thanks I think that the problem is down to the tyres and as you say the different road surfaces can play a big part.

The tyres and wheel combo are the standard 15s and the tyres are 205/60/15 Nokian(never heard of this make)
The tyres are virtually brand new.
I think I might be being over critical on this matter as it is very smooth on the motorway it was more town driving I was referring to.
I am currently ...

Thanks for that info I was starting to think that something was wrong.

Much appreciated and valuable knowledge is always welcome,
Have a nice easter chum.

Hi guys,
I dont know if its just my imagination or not but I think that I am experiencing excessive road noise whilst driving.
The noise is definately from the tyres/road combination ,has anyone else experienced such a thing.

Also would anyone be able to say if passats have overly loud engines b5.5 ...

Cheers I will give it a try.

Many thanks

I am wanting to put a new set of alloys on my car and dont really want to start lowering it but again I dont want it to look like its sitting on stilts.
Any recommendations as to what size of wheels and if it has to be lowered by how much.
I would like the car to sit just nicely not slammed or ...

Hi guys
My reversing sensors are not working at the minute could this be as little as afuse or if one isnt working does this render them all out of action.
When the reverse gear is selected there is no noise at all.

Cheers ALAN.

cheers,just drove the car to work last night and I know it is only the 100bhp model but it felt so smooth and relaxing to drive and the dash and radio/climatronic/6cd etc lights up an absolute treat(little pleases the innocent)

Cheers guys its good to know that there is some valuable help and knowledge available on this forum I feel like a part of the family already,
I will get some pics posted and you can see what you think for yourselves.
All the car needs in my opinion is a nice set of alloys as the standard 15s are ok ...

Got car today well pleased a comprehensive list of receipts from the smallest plastic (grommet) to most recently timing belt replacement (carried out at 60k) car drives as new feel like i'm in a limo!