the rich! ramblings

@20,165 Miles (20K Service)

G-052-195-1L Engine Oil
071-115-561-C Oil Filter
1K1-819-653-B Cabin Filter
1K0-127-434 Fuel Filter

Front Brakes 11mm
Rear Brakes 9mm

No Faults

@9780 Miles (10K Service)

G-052-195-1L Engine Oil
071-115-561-C Oil Filter

Wanted to look into DSG shudder/shifting issues (happens <30% time when it sits for a few days) and TSB 2020606 – but Dealership wanted to keep the vehicle overnight. Will schedule it another time.

JSW TDI @9754 – April to December

Combined MPG starting to rise over the last few fill-ups as the TDI has broken-in nicely. Mix of heavy traffic commute on I-95 – 35 miles one way with suburban stop and go errands. Last fill-up was 41 MPG combined with the current tank hovering around 42 MPG.

@31393 Miles – 3/28/04 to 12/09/09

you’ll be greatly missed.

R32 Transport

R32 Transport

@31,321 Miles – Took a few pictures today of the R32 – dings, dents, and all… Poor girl has been abused and needs a wet sand/buff/detail/pdr.  I have this DSLR camera but no clue on how-to take real photos.

R32 Side View

R32 Boser Front On

R32 Boser

Respect the reverse sag grill.

@31,310 Miles – No Resonator, No Crimp, Exhaust Flapper engaged (stock mode)

@30,893 Miles – Changed Haldex Fluid/Filter, Rear Diff Oil, New Tires (HTR III), VF Engine Mount bushings (3 mounts)

75w90 Amsoil Severe Gear Oil – Rear Diff
5w40 Castrol Syntec Oil

Haldex Oil Guide

@30,893 Miles – Replaced Coilpacks, Plugs, Oil & Filter

022 905 715 B – new coilpacks *note – nothing wrong with old – just preventative.
IZKR7B – stock NGK spark plugs

Coilpacks

**edit – VW has an Ignition Coil Inspection & Replacement Program – Submit for reimbursement before Feb 28, 2010.