2008 Volkswagen Golf Variant
This wagon, which is as spacious as it is variable, is being supplemented with the addition of a third – and fourth – body version to the successful Golf product lineup. Version 1: The classic Golf, the “icon”, including the “GT”, “GTI” and “R32″. Version 2: The Golf Plus with greater height, higher seat position and longitudinally adjustable rear bench seat. The new CrossGolf, which is based on the Golf Plus, is also being launched currently. Version 3: The Jetta; although it is not called a Golf, in its DNA it is one. For years now, this version has proven to be the most successful car of any German car producer in America. The new version 4: The Golf Variant – not only as a TDI that outputs 77 kW / 105 PS and is economical (5,2 liters diesel per 100 km) and clean (137 g/km CO2).
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2007 Volkswagen Golf New TSI Engine
New TSI with 122 PS: Economical and Powerful consuming six percent less fuel and maximum torque of 200 Nm in reserve at a low 1,500 rpm. Maximum power with minimum fuel consumption – this characteristic has, within a very short period of time, made TSI four-cylinder engines a synonym for a new generation of economical and at the same time sporty Volkswagen engines. Performance specifications: 125 kW / 170 PS and 103 kW / 140 PS. The Golf, Golf Variant, Golf Plus, Jetta and Touran are powered by them. In 2006 and once again in 2007 they were awarded the coveted “Engine of the Year Award”. Now Volkswagen is presenting the third TSI; this one is 90 kW / 122 PS strong and will be introduced to the Golf lineup this year.
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2008 Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion
Volkswagen will be firing off the next salvo of its BlueMotion offensive at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. In total, six new models with technology that is as economical as it is environmentally-friendly, will debut at the world’s largest car show. One of the highlights there: The new Golf BlueMotion. At just 4.5 litres of diesel per 100 km (62.8 mpg), its fuel consumption has been reduced by a full 0.6 litres compared to the original model. Similarly, CO2 emissions have been reduced from 135 g/km to 119 g/km. Actions taken on the BlueMotion make it so efficient that now distances of more than 1,200 km (745 miles) are possible on just one Golf tank of fuel (55 litres).
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2008 Best Value: Volkswagen Tiguan & Golf Estate
Gold for Volkswagen is the result in this year’s vote for car with the most stable value in 2008. The automobile magazine Auto Bild made a comparison and came to a clear decision: the Tiguan 2.0 TDI wins in the compact SUV category and the Golf Estate 1.9 TDI put the competition in the compact class in its place.
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2008 Volkswagen Golf Variant RaVe 270
RaVe 270 – it stands for a fully customized design in car racing style. RaVe 270 – it stands for a customized interior with exclusive leather bucket seats. RaVe 270 – it also stands for techno music from a powerful 1,400 Watt sound system of the prestige class. This system really hammers. It is based on the brand-new RNS 510 radio-navigation system. System controls include a userfriendly touchscreen and multifunction keys. Hardware of the RNS 510 includes a 400 MHz Power-PC processor and a dedicated graphic processor. The navigation and entertainment data are stored on a 30-Gigabyte hard disk drive. A SD card slot (including for MP3 files) is located beneath the touchscreen. But the real highlight is the fact that the RNS 510 interfaces with a powerful 1,400 Watt sound system. A total of 13 loudspeakers are supplied via powerful output amplifiers. A strong 880 Watt subwoofer and two other 250 Watt subwoofers in chrome are responsible for the distinctly “palpable” sound. Like the output amplifiers, the 880 Watt subwoofer is located so that it is visible on the cargo f loor. Also integrated in the rear were two 12-inch monitors, so that the music of the best bands could not only be heard but seen too. The driver and front passenger can enjoy the sound from ergonomically exclusive sport bucket seats.
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2008 Volkswagen Golf Fleet World Honors
Volkswagen has won four key awards at the 2008 Fleet World Honours, which were presented at a ceremony earlier today. The mainstay of the Volkswagen range, the Golf, was named Best Fleet Car for the second year running, while the manufacturer also claimed the gong for Best Diesel Range. In the Commercial Vehicle awards, Volkswagen’s Caddy won the accolade for Best Small Van, while the Crafter was crowned Best Large Van.
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Fix is a Snap for 2.0L, 2.4L Chrysler Engines with High-Pitched Noise
A strange noise may cause concern to owners of some Chrysler vehicles, particularly 2001-2004 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L, 2.4L DOHC or 2.4L Turbo engine. The noise may occur when the vehicle is in park, and the engine is running between idle and 1,400 rpm at normal operating temperature. The sound is heard at the upper end of the engine (cylinder head) toward the right front side (passenger side), and is irregular, not periodic or harmonious. The frequency of the noise will increase with rpm. The sound is more of a high-pitched “snapping” noise than a low metallic knock. If the customer describes the noise and the installer determines that the sound is coming from the described location, the repair procedure involves chamfering the bore radius on cam bearing caps L2 through L5 and R2 through R5. Before beginning the repair, review safety procedures in ALL-DATA Repair.
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2008 1,000,000th Volkswagen Golf
The idea for the dual-clutch gearbox was born in motor-racing. It was picked up by Volkswagen in the 1980s and has since been developed further. When the first Volkswagen DSG went into series production in 2003, it sent shockwaves through professional circles. This innovation provided a previously unknown level of shift comfort. The once clear line between automatic and manual gearboxes had been bridged, and an extraordinary level of driving dynamics achieved.
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1999 Protege 1.6L Rattling Noise From Engine
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
All 1999 Protege (1.6L) with VINs lower than JM1 BJ222* X0 140057.
All 1999 – 2000 Miata with (1.8L) VINs lower than JM1 NB353* Y0 155947.
DESCRIPTION A rattling noise may be heard from the engine when depressing the clutch or when revving the engine in neutral. In extreme cases, customers may experience noise at all times. This concern can be caused by improperly machined number 4 main cap of cylinder blocks which may result in premature wear of the thrust bearing. Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following procedure.
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2001-2008 Mazda Tribute 3.0L Chamshaft Ticking Noise Service Bulletin
This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin 01-032/06, issued on 10/12/2006. The APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/ VINS, DESCRIPTION, REPAIR PROCEDURE, and WARRANTY INFORMATION have been revised. Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine may exhibit a ticking noise from the left bank cylinder head while the engine is running at normal operating temperature. Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure. Use the table below to select the correct repair for the applicable model.
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