Recent Content by PatrickHansen

If I keep my speed under 60 mph, I get 24-25 mpg empty. 70 mph only returns about 20 mpg. I've got more time than money so you can guess how fast I roll.

India is very busy. I needed to replace a license plate light socket because it fell apart. I ordered everything from LMC. When I unpacked the parts, they all read "Made in India", including the parts with the genuine Mopar labels. I would think any savings in labor costs would be eaten up by...

Sounds just like the lock I purchased from Geno's awhile back.

I had a similar issue on a '94 Jetta. Service manager recommended greasing the slides every 5,000 miles. I followed his advice and saved some money on brake replacements (after the first time!).

Check your camshaft position sensor.

I run the stock tires and I get by in Wisconsin winters. 2WD most of the time; I use 4WD when I begin to have difficulty moving. I drive prudently for the conditions. Oh, I don't throw any extra weight into the bed, either. More weight just makes handling in slippery conditions worse.

If you are completely emptying and refilling, I imagine the 48RE will take a similar amount to my 47RE: 17 quarts. Servicing is listed at 10. 5 quarts, I believe.

Replaced mine last week with a pair from Wally World. 3 year replacement warranty.

The only downside for me is they rarely have anything trucky to share.

My power steering was horrible until I had my dealer change the fluid to synthetic.

VW specifies a 40K interval for the Aisin in my Passat. I know the pan is smaller but so are the loads placed on it.

Adjust or replace switch. Had mine replaced @ 184K.

-31 F, not plugged in. Clouds of black smoke until it warmed up a bit. The 5W30 synthetic is great for WI winters.

You should repost this on April 1.

The VAG-COM software seems to read my Dodge and Subaru with equal ease as well.