2001 New Beetle 1.8T Sport

[bblizzle]

I have a 01 New Beetle Sport (Turby) with 119,350 miles that is in showroom condition. I bought it from the original owner with all of the service records and everything was up to snuff (Timing, water pump etc). I need to know what the 120,000 service requires and if there is anything else I should be doing or need to watch for on Turby. Thanks for all of your help!! I want my little dude to run forever! Best car I have owned to date.


~Bobby

[Zann]

at what mileage was the timing belt done?

[bblizzle]

The Belt was done at 84K with all the seals, water pump, tensioner and belts. All oil changes have been done at 2600K.

[Smileybug]

Synthetic oil? If so, the change interval is far too frequent. If not, you need to get synthetic in there.

Premium gas?

Those are two biggies that are musts for a 1.8T.

[bblizzle]

I run synthetic oil in the car yes. I get conflicting stories on synthetic burning up and actually "bonding" to the turbo because it heats synthetic oils up to hot... But also I have heard that they are great. Both from reputable VW Service Centers and a local VW guy I see for little things. All three also said premium gas (although called for) was not needed... I put premium in my car at Chevron still but was told and am continuously told that it doesn't make a difference. Everything about this little beetle has thrown me for a loop, but I love every second of it.