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Originally Posted by skyking
Thanks! I am over at clubTDI, and have been looking into all the tips and tricks. The car was one owner, with an extensive carfax with 20+ service records. The Previous Owner (PO) changed the oil at 5K intervals; I have 3K to go before I have to do that. The belt was changed at 86K, the car is at 142K now.
I have the "stupid driver's door lock" problem to deal with. It is intermittent. The paint is a bit rough with some scratches and scrapes, and a couple of rusty chips on the hood edge.
I plan on inspecting the manifold for buildup. I am sure it needs attention.
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Sounds like you've got things well in hand!
If I might make a suggestion, consider changing the oil at the factory specified interval of 10k miles instead of 5k. Not only will you save money and cut the amount of petroleum derivatives you use, but there is evidence that changing the oil that often can in some cases encourage rather than prevent engine wear.
A properly rated diesel oil like Rotella T6 or Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck is more than capable of going 10k miles in these engines.