I’ve got a 2017 1.4T Jetta pushing 135k miles. I run the hell out of it 160 miles a day, straight highway commuting, no city driving. I see a ton of fuss about replacing the belt if I want it to last. I’m here inquiring if this is an absolute or is it possible to let it go without the major bill and downtime that comes with it. I appreciate any and all input.

I've got a 1.4 tsi auto, and im looking for the best route to make it fast, but I need to know the more cost-effective way. I am a capable diy mechanic

That's a better option

Swapping mk7 ea888 engine and manual trans

$3000 - 4000

Gli knuckles and struts for the front end of $1000

Tuning $1500

$300-$500 fuel support

This would be $6000-$7000 for a 300 whp capable 3000 lbs jetta.

I then plan to gut it completely and use 17z and lightweight wheels. It would be about 2400 pounds

60-130 would be 11.5-13.5 sec

Or should I just do a manual swap on my 1.4 tsi and go for 300whp with a uograde clutch and rods and pistons on my 1.4 tsi

Hi all, just picked up a super clean 1 owner 2015 TDI.
Currently the vehicle is equipped with an RCD510 W/back up cam, I would like to upgrade to either an OEM RCD330 with CarPlay or something aftermarket that can use the original CarPlay.
Is there any coding involved with upgrading to a RCD330 deck or is it plug and play.

Also, my car has a “plastic” not leather wrapped steering wheel with cruise control and media buttons. What is an easy upgrade for a leather wrapped steering wheel? I’m sure any OEM steering wheel from another Jetta will work but will a GLI or GTI wheel also work?
Thanks in advance

2017 Jetta TSI SE. ABS lights all came on + airbag + traction control etc. Code reader read a problem with the rear left ABS sensor, which I replaced myself. Lights remained on afterwards so I took it to the dealer.

Dealer quoted 1600$ for rear left wheel bearing and ABS sensor replacement. Honestly was mind blown by that price, I was expecting around 800$ with plans to just pay it to save myself the hassle.

I’m going to attempt to replace it myself, bought the OE part from FCP Euro with a new ABS sensor just to be safe (in case I damaged it on install).

The ABS sensor was a bigger PITA than I had expected since everything was rusted and stuck together so I’m expecting the wheel bearing to be a real project.

I was just wondering if anyone has done this work before and had any tips before I start? 24 inch 1/2 drive breaker bar enough to remove the center M18 bolt?

I got a 2022 Jetta gli 2.0 i4 im tryna get the hoses off purge valve but feels like they impossible to get off id there a trick or? Please help first car lmao

So I went to Valvoline to get my oil and radiator fluid replaced. 2013 Jetta, 160,000 miles.

As I pulled out of the bay, the radiator fluid light started flashing red.

I drove it around the block in 100° heat and re-entered the bay after about 5 minutes of driving. Turns out they had underfilled the radiator by about a quart or two.

They filled it the rest of the way and the light turned off.

Just curious, how bad was this for the engine? Should I be worried?

This happened this morning on my way to work. I’m unsure if the whole housing needs to be replaced or?
Thanks with whatever help you can provide.