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Just a warming I don't know of any remap or turning box that doesn't leave a trace. I had a flash box dream science on the focus st and ford main dealer could tell it had been there when mine went in for a service as the cars factory engine parameters get chnaged and he show as exceeded and they are...

On the se with manual a/c I have had two problems in the last week. 1) one cold morning put heat to full and drove the car about 8 miles till the thermostats said 90 normal operating temp. Still freezing cold and the heater matrix is blowing cold air :-P turned the temp knob to middle back to hot. N...

My oil is still due around 18K if I add what I have done and what the dash says is left. So maybe I only lost 2k with my running in process. I'm always very gentle for the first 100miles. After this I do use full throttle but not all the time. I never let the engine spin less than 1500rpm and rev i...

Hi, done 1000 miles in a 2 litre 140 tdi, trip meter says I have done 51mpg, actual is only 43mpg. Far worse than my old 2.2 avensis. Mostly motorway miles not going over 75. So far not impressed, hope it improves as the engine wears in They seem to be wildly different from vw claims but those are ...

I always give my engines a hard time for the first 1000miles, keep them spinning and under load and I always end up with sweet engines. My 1.6 is loosning up nice now. That's interesting ad it's contrary to all the advice ford uk and vw uk ever told me when I worked for the in the trade. In fact I ...

I would say 1.6tdi and 1.9 tdi 105 seem quicker than the ford old endurance 1.8td lump fitted to fiestas, escorts and mk2 mondigoes and that was 90bhp.

I wouldn't bother with a passat 170tdi I would get an Audi or a BMW if you want a performance orientated car. Passat's are very sterile and not a very rewarding drivers car. The 2.0 140 is plenty pokey enough for most and if your that bothered about power then are much better drivers cars and the af...

1.6 tdi bluemotion se in island grey

As a wild card don't try a drag race with a diesel current shape vauxhall mervia cause if it's the 1.7 ctdi it's could a 6 speed 130bhp they go like stink. Upset BMW 320d diesels big style 300nm of torque they have serious turbo power. Enjoying this baby I manage 33mpg to one tank. Flip side they lo...

I may well of prejudged my slightly as its only done 1080 miles. What mllege do they start acheivimg optimum? I would suggest the golf is lighter more aerodynamic car than b6,7 so it's bit like comparing chalk and cheese. Mine won't be helped by the a361 in Devon which is littered with hills which c...

I think you may have the Conti's with the sealing solution inside? I've seen it on B6 CC's but,TBH I have no idea what a tyre fitter would do to clean up the inside of the tyre so as they'd be able to fix a puncture....I'm pretty sure a similar issue happens when a person uses those cans of sealer ...

Maybe golfs stac up but my b6 2.0 struggled with 50 and drag oil when it wasn't at vw garage having a new thrust bearing, fuel pump, el tric seat motor, thermostat, turbo etc etc all at 55-68k.

My 1.9 tdi was in comparison a dream.

I couldn't answer you question as I don't have a 1.6 Passat. I was simply illustrating that my 2.0 Golf is very ecconomical, and manages to achieve VW's claimed figures. Perhaps the 2.0 Passat would be as equally efficient. Money talks more than taking one less second to get 3 points and a fine! I'...

Just been into the VW dealer and this is not a warning sign. even if it ends ! ! This is to remind you to read the manual to always know that if you press the button once it deadlocks and twice its just locked. It cannot be removed and will be there for the life of the car. I told them this was stu...

Having said my 06 2006 2.0 tdi 140 I got at 55k used average of 1litre a month and vw stated that 800ml to 1lt is normal to 1200miles.

From what I can understand the roof was the only panel that was not revised for the b7 so all roof bars for b6 should work.

Vw quote 240 for genuine ones can anyone recommend a cheaper set for my b7?? When I say cheaper I don't mean 160 for thule!

They are badly over claimed the worst I have seen with exception of a prius! Only done 1000miles in mine 1.6 se but 65mpg is a lab figure 50pmg was the best I got running in and that was never using more 80% of the cars power band as stated in the manual for running in Not that I fussed as i have a ...

I find the 1.6 is fine mine is fully expensed and I didnt have a choice of anything else. If your a boy racer type then you might be disappointed . I had a 2.0 140 and it spent more time in vw then I did driving it and at 60 and 2.5 years my company off leased it early. Also used 1-1.5 litres of lon...

When I switch off the ignition it says check dealocks owners manual?

I have a new 61 plate 1.6 tdi se saloon.

It seems much like the 1.9 tdi 105 its not to bad but the 2.0 140 is nicer although my own of thsoe broke down alot and drag longlife oil like a cricket team.

I agree shame jack didnt take his life to as that would be both the muppets gone.

LOL I get that in both mt st and the passat its usaully the other half because she doesnt like the cold/hot air as she will always be a totally diff temp to me.

Hi I was on here a while ago as I had a shed of 06 se 2.0 tdi which has now gone back to the leasing company, it may weel have had a 55k hard miles but I have had no bother with my focus st an thats on 60k fsh and not probs at all so not sure about passats. I now have the aforementioned car and its ...

Just had this dealer told me its normally the tyres its cough cough common fault cough cough. Seemed ashamed to admit it but he said the passat b6 is a poo car he said I drive a ford mondeo much less hassle. Funnily my car is due up jun 09 so I will be having a new mondeo as these VAG pile poo. Afte...

my 2.0 tdi 140 is now misfiring very ocassionally anyone else experienced this? Driving along at a steady speed and all its was just misfire judder for a couple of seconds and then all is fine again.

Update on my power loss problem: VW have hadthe car since friday and are fitting a new wiring lome........ I have to say I am a ford man and I have a focus ST but decided to op back into the company car and keep the st for weekends and my partner to drive. This passat just seems a bloody nightmare. ...