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2001 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan Manual

2001 Volkswagen Jetta
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Front-Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan GL, Compact
24 mpg city / 31 mpg hwy
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can a 1998 volkswagen jetta transmission be updated with a newer model, something with more gears?
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Asked by Daniel B September 4, 2012, 9:56 am 1 reply
Preventative Maintenance (216K Miles)
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Asked by Paxton H August 27, 2012, 12:19 pm 1 reply
My jetta makes a squeak noise
i replaced my starter around 100,000 miles. because everytime i started the car it would make a loud squeak noise then go away after 1 second. after replacing the starter the noise...
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auto '98 jetta about to hit 200K, should I get the tranny flushed?
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tire wobbles
I was driving along and left wheel suddenly pulled to right and began to wobble and then straitend out
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Asked by Sherry R May 26, 2012, 7:27 pm 1 reply
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1987 Jetta bucks in first gear
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Asked by Teresa H May 31, 2012, 7:32 am 1 reply
How to unlock car from outside when the key cylinder isnt working..
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Asked by Courtney R May 26, 2012, 3:41 pm 1 reply
My standard 96 Jetta Gls will not go passed 40 rpms in any gear.
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Asked by Mike V April 22, 2012, 10:35 am 1 reply
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