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My Jetta Note Log

2012 Volkswagen Jetta
Property of drjnich. Added Aug 20 2018

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Apr 29 2023

The technicians noted that all four wheels are warped. The passenger rear wheel used almost 7 ounces of wait to balance it out. The technicians advice was to buy steel wheels and replace these.

  • 201,375

Added by drjnich on Apr 29 2023 at 1:42 pm


Jan 22 2023

Valvoline full sun European 5w-40 from Walmart

  • 195,000

Added by drjnich on Jan 22 2023 at 4:50 pm


Aug 21 2022

Added refrigerant to 40 pounds. Stop leak and oil.

  • 184,165

Added by drjnich on Aug 22 2022 at 7:07 am


Aug 20 2022

Two other tires replaced. One had failed on the way back from B’ham. The other with the slow leak was too thin to repair. Walmart.

  • 184,100

Added by drjnich on Aug 20 2022 at 12:46 pm


Mar 31 2022

Two front were down to treads. Got wheel alignment at same time for Shadden. 40K on the tires.

  • 175,750

Added by drjnich on Aug 21 2022 at 1:36 pm


Feb 19 2022

Engine Oil, Fuel Injector Cleaner, Oil Filter

  • 173,900

Added by drjnich on Feb 19 2022 at 12:26 pm


Apr 2 2021

Replaced the second axle on the passenger side to lessen vibration.

  • 163,600

Added by drjnich on Apr 7 2021 at 3:13 pm


Feb 4 2021

Wipers from Costco

  • 162,300

Added by drjnich on Feb 20 2021 at 6:19 pm


Nov 21 2020

Rotate and balance. They balance front to back. The wheel I had straightened is now back drivers.

  • 160,861

Added by drjnich on Nov 21 2020 at 4:53 pm


Jun 23 2020

Drivers side axle and fuel filter. Wheels are out of round. Also need to replace other axle.

  • 153,540

Added by drjnich on Jun 24 2020 at 7:49 am


Jun 20 2020

Mobil 1 high mileage performance at home 5w-30.

  • 153,500

Added by drjnich on Jun 24 2020 at 7:47 am


Feb 13 2020

Air intake replacement to fix the code for throttle body opening too far. 750 paid on warranty. Diagnosed throttle hip axles bad. $125 charge.

  • 149,200

Added by drjnich on Feb 13 2020 at 9:24 am


Sep 1 2019

Had to buy a 32mm socket for $10 to remove filter cap. Oil was just covering bottom ball of dipstick. Filled with 5 qts. To line on dipstick. I used Mobil 1 5w-30 synthetic and STP Extended filter from Autozone.

  • 143,400

Added by drjnich on Sep 1 2019 at 6:06 pm


Jun 2 2019

Note that release slides out. Old filter was dirty.

  • 136,000

Added by drjnich on Jun 2 2019 at 9:47 am


May 5 2019

Tire A, Tire B, Tire C, Tire D, Tire Pressure, Tire Rotation

  • 135,225

Added by drjnich on May 5 2019 at 5:19 pm


Mar 27 2019

Fuel Injector Cleaner

  • 133,703

Added by drjnich on Mar 27 2019 at 7:02 pm


Mar 12 2019

Used $10 off coupon

  • 132,819

Added by drjnich on Mar 12 2019 at 10:30 am


Sep 24 2018

Replaced front axles because they were out of balance. “This is common on New VWs”

  • 125,500

Added by drjnich on Nov 22 2018 at 5:09 pm


Sep 4 2018

Engine Oil, Insurance, Oil Filter, Registration, Tire A, Tire B, Tire C, Tire D, Water Pump, Tire Rotation, Transmission Fluid, Timing Belt

  • 123,400

Added by drjnich on Sep 4 2018 at 9:02 am


Aug 21 2018

Advanced auto parts use the rain next premium brand

  • 123,115

Added by drjnich on Aug 21 2018 at 8:49 am


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