Will my TDI Jetta be alright? PLEASE HELP!!!?

Question 1
Will my TDI Jetta be alright? PLEASE HELP!!!?...  Ok, so I drive an 04 TDI Jetta.. Diesel..
well... about three days ago I was over at my friends grandparents and her grandpa
put old diesel fuel that had been sitting in his garage in my tank. It was about a gallon
and a half.. so, we start driving away, my car just started shaking and when I excelled
it wouldn't and would break down.
I went to auto zone and got this stuff to put in my gas tank along with new fuel.
It's still not excelling as it should but has only broken down one more time since the other
night..
I was wondering if anyone else had any other similiar experiences or could help me out?

The car has never broken down EVER! So it had to be the fuel!
I heard that fuel that sits in gas cans can get water in it, so I'm thinking that's what happened?
I've been told to keep adding diesel fuel to my tank and that my car will be
fine once the old gas is out of its system..
How much would the Fuel Filter be??

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1)   First off, it's accelerate, not excell! Second, it is definately possible water got into the old fuel your grandpa dumped into your car. Try changing the fuel filter. I had a diesel truck at work with the same problem after filling up with water contaminated fuel that I found out about later. After replacing the filter, the truck ran and accelerated fine. - The-Razors-Edge

2)   the first thing i would do is change the fuel filter and keep adding new fuel - rembrants4u

3)   if the diesel in the cans was bought in the summer it will not work well in the current winter temperatures as it turns to jelly you can buy antifreeze for diesel fuel that makes it winter ready , the fuel companies usually switch to winter diesel in november /december , but if the cans were dirty or the diesel was contaminated it would be best to drain the tank and change the fuel filter or just fill it to the brim with winter diesel - Harley Drive

4)   Ya water is gonna be your biggest concern. Old fuel might not be good, but that Jetta will compensate, it can't be that bad. If you DO have water in there, they'll have to remove the tank to correct it. You never got a service engine light? - jldude

5)   There is a contaminant in the fuel without doubt. To cure it you really need to run the fuel low and then drain the fuel tank. This is not as bad as it sounds as the fuel lines underneath "snap" together and with the aid of a couple of small screwdrivers you can easily part the hose. You need to establish which hose goes "to" the engine as there is also a "return" pipe. Once drained you can then refill with clean diesel. I would hold off changing the filter for a few hundred miles. After that replace the filter and problems will be over. A fuel filter is a service item and is probably about $30 in US about £16 in UK. It is a straight forward job to change as the three connections are held by spring type clips and push in and push on pipes.In the interim there should be a white plastic "wheel" at the bottom of you fuel filter, this is actually a valve, if you open it slowly you will be able to let out an amount of fuel which will probably contain the contaminant. Re tighten the valve after. - L G


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Question 2
what type of brake fluid does volkswagen passat 2006 model use?...  lost my owner manual and just wonder what type of brake fluid does the 2006 volkswagen passat use. thanks.

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1)   DOT 3 or 4 ( either will do) and either OEM VW, Valvoline Synthetic or Castrol LMA - nywholesale

2)   DOT 4. The previous writer discussed Castrol LMA, its an excellent choice and has a minimum wet boiling point of 311 degrees F, far exceeding the standard DOT 3 of 284 F. I personally, use the Castrol LMA in my own cars. - a car nut

3)   you can't mix synthetic DOT 5 brake fluid with DOT 3 or 4 fluid go to your local VW dealer give them your vin number and they will sell you the right fluid - Harley Drive


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Question 3
what are basic problems with 2000 vw beetles?...  im thinking about getting one but i want to know what im getting into first
Thank you! That totally helped me!

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1)   This is the website I use when trying to find out problems with certain vehicles.

www.carcomplaints.com

There you will find a drop down list of common issues for certain models and years, as well as links to the VW website and forums for VW owners dealing with these issues as well as possible recalls. - ♫♪2 kids+1 wife=magical♪♫

2)   My '07 Jetta hasn't had a problem one in 2 years of hard driving. Other than dead battery and TPMS sensors that don't like the cold. Donno bout a 2000, but if it has the 2.5 or diesel engine, you're good. - jldude

3)   Engine compartments are a little cramped, so it helps to have good mechanics. But dealers are expensive, so look for an independent. There are lots of them. Battery is hard to get to, and tall people in the back seat hit their heads on turns.
Otherwise great cars. - Motorhead


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Question 4
how much does it cost if a 2001 VW beetle key is lost and no key code is availible?...  I lost the VW key to my beetle. I have no key code how much will VW charge me?

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1)   About $200 - doane_nut

2)   I always advise clients to have at least three keys to their vehicle: a main key that has a remote; a valet key that can only open the door and start the vehicle (does not unlock the glove box or boot (trunk) or some models the rear seat back release lock) and give this key to the valet at the parking lot; and a back up key (sub master) which will unlock or lock all the doors/boot/glove box/rear seat back release but has no keyless entry remote.

Because you have no key code, an independent locksmith cannot cut you a key; however, your local VW agency can obtain the key code for you via the VW dealership computer information system in a few minutes. Some agents may charge for this service, others won't, so call around. Even with the code, in my limited experience, most locksmiths won't be able to help you as they may or may not carry the proper blanks to cut your key from code and even if they do have the correct blanks, they still need to be programmed to the vehicle computer before they can start the vehicle. A good locksmith will have the computer key cutter that can cut the key from code and also have the expensive universal key programmer that will allow the keys to be programmed to the vehicle. This won't be cheap; keys run anywhere from $25 USD to $200 USD, depending upon type and place of purchase. The least expensive type is the valet or the sub master type, neither of which includes the keyless entry remote.

Although you can purchase blanks on the web, I advise against it. You might save a few dollars, but you'll have to run around trying to find a locksmith who will cut the key for you. Most locksmiths that I deal with will not cut a blank that they did not supply and even if they will cut a blank that you bring to them, they won't warrant the cut or the operation of the key that they didn't directly sell you.
Prices vary a lot for labour; indepedent locksmiths in my area of California charge between $85 to $150 per hour and the normal charges to programme keys seems to run about $100 USD or so. All the key(s) should be programmed at the same time, keys that aren't programmed at the same time won't start the car, though they can still open door and unlock the ignition.

For most people, ordering the key(s) from the local VW agency is the best thing to do; in most cases, the dealership can order the key(s) on a priority overnight order (if the parts warehouse does daily orders; where I'm at if the order is in by 2pm, normally, we'll get the item by the next normal business day M-F) without any additional charges. If you're ordering after the daily order cut off time or you only have weekly orders, then you option is to place the order as a OVERNIGHT Priorty order that cannot be cancelled. Additional charges will apply based upon wholesale dealership cost and the number of line items on the special order. Your local dealership can advise on this.

Once you obtain the pre-cut keys (cut to the original lock set that was installed by VIN), then they still need to be programmed to you car. The charge varies a lot, so call around before having the keys cut and the car towed over to the dealership (or independent VW specialist), but around my area the charge run from .5 to 1.5 hours of labour x the posted hourly rate, with an average cost of 1.0 hours of labour. Labour rates run from about $95 USD or so for the independent shops, to upwards of $175 per hour at the dealerships. Our rate is $160 per hour of labour.

In my area, the cost of the valet &/or sub master key is about $50 USD each; the keyless entry key runs about $140 USD or so. Figuring between labour and the recommended three key set up that wrote about earlier, you can figure about $340 USD, (at an independent NON VW dealership-- upwards towards $400 USD at a dealership) in plus tax here in my area of CALIFORNIA.
Note: some independent VW shops have the ability to cut keys and programme them for you, so once again, call around before you start having your car towed.

Hope this helps, a car nut. - a car nut

3)   If you take the door lock to a locksmith, he can make a key for it for about $30.
It will not be programmed to activate the proximity sensor, so you will have to just the starter solenoid in order to get it started.
But they the dealer can deactivate the sensor for about $25, if you find an honest dealship. - Motorhead


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Question 5
Question about restoring a 1970 Karmann Ghia?...  So me and a buddy are restoring this Ghia we bought. We're curious about how we could paint it ourselves and if anyone could give us advice about how to do that.
Also, would a 64 Ghia hub caps fit on a 70 Ghia, and what models would have the same gas tank as a Ghia?

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1)   Break the car down in to pieces your choice

1. Sand down until metal is bare work down on sandpaper grit
2. Wipe down with acetone to clean and prep
3. bondo to fill out dents - sand down
4. Spay with primer spray at even distance all around car move your arm like a robot
5. Sand down primer to be smooth
6. Painting is up to you if your bad maybe just take it to macco - Ryan

2)   summit racing and jegs, sell books on how to do body work and paint,could check this out and no the five bolt 64 rims are different than the 4 bolt 70 rims have to use rims from 68 on for hub caps to fit the earlier bugs have different size centers than the newer 70 rims,and could check out www.thesamba.com for parts. - KAM

3)   If you have not painted before, don't experiment on a good car.
The first one is bound to have mistakes.
For example, people like dark colors like black, and that is much too hard of a color because it show all the flaws in reflection.
Tan or light yellow are the easiest colors.
Use acrylic enamel instead of lacquer, because it will not drip as much.
But it takes a week to really dry.
Don't use accelerators to make it dry faster, because they cause checkering years later.
The other tips on prep work were good.
When it comes to final step of actually painting, first you do a quick light tack coat.
You just mist it on, in order to make it sticky, so that more paint will have something to adhere to.
Then you do back and put on a heavy coat.
You want it as thick as you can without dripping, so that there is no orange peel from the individual paint droplets.
If you are further away, it will drip less, but have more orange peel as well.
If you screw up and it drips, have something lintless to wipe it off quickly with.
If nothing else, your hand will work.
Don't let it drip, since it will take a week to dry before drips could be rubber out with abrasive compound.
There are 2 popular painting motions.
One is back and forth stripes.
If you use this, release the trigger before you start to slow down and reverse direction, or else you will have over spray and drips.
The other motion is circular, but this is difficult because it is harder to maintain constant distance.
But it does not leave a stripped appearance.

You should do a lot of practice first. Do some practice objects, like maybe the engine shrouds or something. Purposely put on too much and see it drip, or to little and see orange peel.

I don't believe 64 hubcaps will work on a 70 without modification. I believe in 64 the wheel rims had large spring clips riveted on, that catch the rim of the hubcap. In 70, I believe the wheel rim had bulges that the hubcap rim snapped over. So I believe the 64 hubcaps will be too loose for the 70 rims, unless you add spring clips to them.

However, I think the gas tanks are the same with the bug and Ghia. That is because the Ghia used the bug front suspension and pan. Type II and type III are different. But leaks can easily be brazed, and rusty insides easily cleaned and coated. They prefer you to steam clean tanks out first, to remove any danger of explosion. They will use a smell test. - Motorhead


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