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The timing belt replacement interval is every 80,000 miles or else it can fail and damage the engine. When you change the timing belt you also have to change the water pump, timing belt idler pulley, and timing belt tensioner device. Unlike other types of engines, VW Passat TDI engines do not use index marks on their timing belts so you must use Volkwagen's special tools to index the timing belt position.

The engine oil and filter should be changed every 10,000 miles if you are using synthetic engine oil.

VW Passat brake pads should be changed when the rotors are changed to make sure they bed correctly. They should be changed when the pads are low or the rotors are down to their wear limit.

The Passat TDI brake fluid should be changed every two years regardless of mileage. VW Passat should use only DOT 4 brake fluid because DOT 3 fluid has a lower boiling point temperature.

If the air conditioning is not cool you can have it recharged or leak tested. A common problem for a non functional AC is leaves blocking the AC condenser.

The engine air filter should be changed every 40,000 miles and the cabin dust and pollen air filter should be changed every 20,000 miles.

Some other things that aren't part of a regular maintenance inspection include checking for rust. Rust can form along the bottom of the doors or the windshield trim. VW Passat tend to have water leaks due to clogged windshield drains or sunroof drains. This can cause mold in the interior or damage to the electrical grounds and computers under the front seats.

Mk4 VW Passat TDI also have problems with their balance shafts. The chain tensioner is a weak design and can break, causing engine starvation. The solution is to replace it with a gear drive balance shaft from a newer TDI. The balance shaft also drives the oil pump.

The front suspension control arms are straight out of an Audi A4 and as such, are expensive to replace. Creaking or clunking from the front suspension would be clues that the front suspension has bad bushings and needs replacement.

In conclusion, as long as you do these maintenance checks and fix any problems as they come up, the mk4 VW Passat TDI sold during 2004 and 2005 should be reliable and comfortable cars.

Ed is a frequent TDI owner who does DIY maintenance. You can learn more details and steps about how to do these maintenance procedures at http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/b5/vw-passat-TDI-buying-guide.htm and ask any questions you may have in the VW TDI forum.

Audi Motorsport Long Beach and Houston Preview

After gaining a one-two finish at the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) in St. Petersburg, Florida, Audi Motorsport team went on to European coasts of France to compete in the Hours of Le Mans happening on June 16 and 17.

After the race in France, the team, especially the drivers will only have exactly three days of preparation including the test drive for the two Audi R10 TDI race cars for the upcoming ALMS race in Long Beach, California and in Houston, Texas. Audi drivers have conducted test drives at Long Beach to that only lasts for 1 hour and 40 minutes. The drivers have also spent 45 minutes of practice to familiarize themselves in the Long Beach race track.

Here is what the Audi Motorsport team has to say about their preparation for the ALMS race in Long Beach and Houston:

Dindo Capello (Audi R10 TDI #1): "I can't say much about Long Beach because I've never been there. It'll be a very short race over just 100 minutes. I was told that there's a very tight hairpin. This should be pretty difficult for our -- due to the regulations -- heavy R10 TDI, although we showed in St. Petersburg that we can win even when the theory is against us. This was also the case with the R8 last year in Houston. This track is a lot bumpier than the one in St. Petersburg. The key in Houston will be to find a good set-up for handling the bumps."

Allan McNish (aboard Audi R10 TDI #1 with VW tune up parts): "The St. Petersburg victory certainly gave us a bit more confidence looking ahead at the next two races. However, it is cautious optimism, simply because I think the competition did not get everything one-hundred-percent right in St. Petersburg, while we did. Looking at Long Beach, this is a fantastic venue, very historic and probably with a good balance of tight corners and straights. Houston is significantly different, very tight, twisty, with no long straights where our Audi R10 TDI can stretch its legs. The competition from Porsche and Acura/Honda will be very strong. However, after the victory in St. Petersburg, we're looking forward to this challenge."

Emanuele Pirro (Audi R10 TDI #2): "Long Beach is another street event and thus another less than perfect one for the Audi R10 TDI. We proved in St. Petersburg that even if the odds aren't in our favour on a street circuit we can turn them around. So I look at Long Beach with some optimism, but we shouldn't forget that our car is built for high speed and fast corners and not for street races. So far, though, we're looking good and will try to double the East Coast results on the West Coast."

Marco Werner (Audi R10 TDI #2): "Long Beach and Houston are new territory for me -- I don't know either of these circuits. The Audi R8 competed in Houston before, but the R10 TDI is in for two new tracks. Nevertheless, we're going to this race with a slightly better feeling than to St. Petersburg because, there, things went better for us than expected. The Audi R10 TDI proved that it's a reliable car on street circuits as well. If we don't make any mistakes -- which is easier said than done on a city circuit -- we'll be able to achieve a good result."

Dave Maraj, Team Director Audi Sport North America: "I don't want the St. Petersburg victory to make our team overly confident. We have to work as hard as we did to win in St. Petersburg. Going into the next street races, I'll make sure that we invest the same level of work and attitude we did in St. Petersburg."

Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich, Head of Audi Motorsport: "The Audi R10 TDI has now been undefeated in ten races, and for more than a year -- that's a unique track record. We're aware of the fact that this string of exploits will end at some point, particularly since the competition in the American Le Mans Series keeps getting stronger. But we're going to give our best again in the upcoming two city races in Long Beach and Houston, and show the capabilities of the R10 with Audi TDI Power to the spectators in California and Texas."

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Benjamin Hudson works as a supervisor at one of the top engineering firms in the business district of Louisiana. He is also a freelance journalist and has passion for anything automotive.

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