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    Are you talking about the Penrite red and purple...

    Are you talking about the Penrite red and purple coolant. The Penrite website says I should use the purple one in my 2016 B8 Passat. However it also says I would need to do a full flush of my G13...
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    Apparently silica is in coolant for corrosion...

    Apparently silica is in coolant for corrosion protection properties. It depletes pretty quickly hence the idea of putting the silica bag in the reservoir. I have seen mention that Mercedes did the...
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    Yes they stopped putting in the silica bags. So...

    Yes they stopped putting in the silica bags. So its quite possible yours doesn't have one. Although I don't know exactly when they stopped.
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    Thanks

    Thanks
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    Its hard to believe VW would just plonk something...

    Its hard to believe VW would just plonk something like that in the coolant reservoir. I wonder who came up with that idea. Maybe its the same engineer who designed the water pump. I had a quick look...
  6. I hope you are right about the diesels having a...

    I hope you are right about the diesels having a better water pump. The water pump on my 2.0TDI failed about 32k. Car had been serviced a month prior by VW and there was no sign of any leaks. I was...
  7. I was quoted by dealer $2250 for water pump and...

    I was quoted by dealer $2250 for water pump and timing belt Sep 2022.
  8. Thats just terrible isn't it. Particularly...

    Thats just terrible isn't it. Particularly because they are very expensive to replace.
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    Thats interesting about the cruise control using...

    Thats interesting about the cruise control using rear brakes. The rear pads are also thinner and smaller to start with when you buy them. Also, scored rear discs also seem to be a problem on some B8...
  10. Late reply to this. I had a water pump fail on B8...

    Late reply to this. I had a water pump fail on B8 passat. It was out of warranty but VW paid half. I think the water pumps have quality issues and there are some class actions in USA about it. VW...
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    I have a 140TDI All Track so different car to...

    I have a 140TDI All Track so different car to yours. My back brakes have only lasted 35,000 km. Now have 2.5mm on pads so need to be replaced. Quite a lot of city driving in that so i guess that...
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    It was a 7 speed dry clutch in the Comfortline....

    It was a 7 speed dry clutch in the Comfortline. The Alltrack and the R line got a six speed wet clutch. I think the highline also got the six speed wet clutch. I don't think there was a seven speed...
  13. I think there is another class action in US...

    I think there is another class action in US running now which might have a better outcome if it succeeds. The one i screenshotted was from a couple of years ago and was settled per the screenshot.
  14. Yeah don't get me wrong. I think a water pump...

    Yeah don't get me wrong. I think a water pump should last 100K +. My previous Toyota and current Mazda both had over 140K with no water pump replacement. This is the 21st century. VW should have...
  15. Update on this. VW contributed 50% parts cost and...

    Update on this. VW contributed 50% parts cost and i think i got special warranty type rates on the labour. The dealer warned me that VW can take a week to reply to requests to contribute but we got...
  16. Maybe its a steering issue. Tie rod ? I have had...

    Maybe its a steering issue. Tie rod ? I have had knocking noise when cornering in an old car which turned out to be a tie rod.
  17. My 5 year old B8 passat just had a water pump...

    My 5 year old B8 passat just had a water pump fail with 27K on the clock. Dealer has quoted $2250 including timing belt. I have asked the dealer to check if VW will contribute although i'm not...
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    Had it done today. Its a software update which...

    Had it done today. Its a software update which relates to exhaust gas recirculation according to the dealer. So i expect its only diesels.
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    These are the details: 54284

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    Engine Control Unit Recall

    I just noticed that my MY16 Passat Alltrack has a recall listed as outstanding. Its for the ''S-Engine control unit'' and the recall commenced 31/05/2022. Has anyone had it done / know what its...
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    Thanks Hillbilly

    Thanks Hillbilly
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    I drive pretty sedately which is why it surprised...

    I drive pretty sedately which is why it surprised me. My continental tires are lasting pretty well and they have a reputation of wearing out fast. I just had a look at the pads and discs and i think...
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    Great information. Thanks. I will look into...

    Great information. Thanks. I will look into ceramic pads when the time comes. And yes i have noticed the brake dust front and back.
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    Back brake pads on the way out after 22K

    Hi,
    Just curious what others experience is with brake pad wear for passat mostly doing city driving. I have a 2016 Passat Alltrack which i bought new four years ago. I had the four year service the...
  25. I have a 2016 Alltrack diesel. I haven't noticed...

    I have a 2016 Alltrack diesel. I haven't noticed an engine wobble or a clunk. I use eco a lot and it's very smooth for me. I would be taking it to the dealer while you are still in warranty.
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