Is the Volkswagen Passat TDI a diesel car?
Torque is the name of the game and it gets very addictive! Our 2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS TDI is our first diesel vehicle, and certainly not the last.
Where can I buy a 2005 Volkswagen Passat?
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Are there any problems with the 2005 Passat TDI?
It starts and idles fine with a little smoke but if you put the engine under any load the smoke just rolls. There is no increase in engine noise, no knocking, no warning lights on dash, but no power and LOTS of white smoke.
What’s the price of a used Volkswagen Passat?
TrueCar has 107 used Volkswagen Passat Tdi-sel-premium s for sale nationwide, including a TDI SEL Premium Sedan DSG and a TDI SEL Premium Sedan DSG. Prices for Volkswagen Passat Tdi-sel-premium s currently range from $7,500 to $18,692, with vehicle mileage ranging from 29,606 to 147,343.
Is the 2005 Volkswagen Passat a good car?
Never had any problems with a gm car. Great performing & handling sporty car. Reason we bought this car new was great handling and safe German car that is basically a VW body and pricing on an Audi chassis and engine. Great value and high performance with excellent sporty turning especially using Tip Tronic transmission with front wheel drive.
Are there any recalls on the 2005 Volkswagen Passat?
Volkswagon decided to recall att TDI models for a R8 recall for the glow plugs. Being on top of recalls brought car in for recall and had it done in the spring time period. Well summer went by and winter was setting in (getting colder) my wife started complaining that the car was hard to start sometimes.
Is the VW Passat a good value for money?
Great performing & handling sporty car. Reason we bought this car new was great handling and safe German car that is basically a VW body and pricing on an Audi chassis and engine. Great value and high performance with excellent sporty turning especially using Tip Tronic transmission with front wheel drive. i own two of these,nice and comfortable.
What’s the price of a 2005 Volkswagen Passat?
Get KBB Fair Purchase Price, MSRP, and dealer invoice price for the 2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS TDI Sedan 4D. View local inventory and get a quote from a dealer in your area.
Which is better the Jetta or the Passat?
Yet I just chose the Passat TDI over the new Jetta. Price for the two was about the same. I made that choice for 2 reasons: 1) Passat is bigger, hence more crashworthy. Adults can sit in the back seat. 2) Passat does not look like a Corolla. 3) Passat has 134 HP vs 100 HP for the Jetta.
What kind of mpg does a Volkswagen Passat get?
We’ve never gotten less than 30 mpg average in town, however, we’ve yet to get more than 37 mpg in 100% highway driving. 32-34 mpg mixed is average, partly because this baby hums along so quietly at 80 mph / 2,350 rpm! 65 mph yields best mpgs. I have had zero issues / problems at 10K miles! TDI is gone after 2005; get one now if you can find it!
Can a 2005 Passat TDI transmission go bad?
Same with the transmissions. 2004’s had issues with the torque converters (and some 2005’s), and a bad TQ can take out the transmission. Some people have had their transmission go bad at 100k, some haven’t had a problem at over 200k.
VW now has five diesel models available: the Golf TDI, Jetta TDI, Beetle TDI, Touareg V10 diesel and the new Passat TDI. The only other diesel cars available in North America are the Smart micro-car and the Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI luxury sedan – and the Jeep Liberty CRD SUV. There are also heavy-duty diesel pickup trucks from GM, Ford and Chrysler.
Is there a problem with my 2005 Volkswagen Passat?
The contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that she could hear a chain noise while driving at any speed. After a year, the noise became louder. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the balance chain would break soon. The vehicle had not been repaired.
What’s the maximum torque of a Volkswagen Passat?
In typical city driving, the Passat TDI performs better than expected because of its superior engine torque (torque is that responsiveness you can feel when the accelerator pedal is pressed). The Passat TDI develops maximum torque of 247 ft-lbs at just 1900 rpm.
What kind of mileage does a Volkswagen Passat get?
That compares to 8.9 L/100 km (32 mpg) for the Passat’s 1.8 litre turbocharged gasoline engine; and 10.1 L/100 km (28 mpg) for the optional 2.8 litre V6 gasoline engine. In highway driving, the Passat TDI can achieve a maximum 5.7 L/100 km (50 mpg), quite remarkable for a mid-size car, and the best mileage of any mid-sized car on the market.
When to change synthetic oil in Volkswagen Passat?
The 10,000 mile interval for the synthetic oil change offsets the higher costs associated with changing the oil. This service, like most, is best performed by the owner, the dealer, or a shop specializing in German autos.
What kind of oil do you use on a 2005 Passat?
You MUST use VW 505.01 approved oil, and then use the 5w-40, not the 5w-30 version. Some people have gotten good life from their cams, some not so good. Same with the transmissions. 2004’s had issues with the torque converters (and some 2005’s), and a bad TQ can take out the transmission.