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Hi everyone! First, I'd like to say that I really find this forum very informative about TDI's. I just bought my very first Jetta ('06 TDI). I really enjoy driving the car, feels like driving an Audi
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After reading through the site, I realize that the "rattling" sound I hear beneath the engine is the DMF.
I have already called some dealers in the area to see how much it would cost, most of them questioned my "sanity" about insisting that my car has a DMF :annoyed. But two dealers finally gave me a quote:
First dealer asked for my car's VIN# and gave me a quote of $795 for the DMF (Special order)
Second dealer just asked for the year & model and said that it's $ 745 (Special order)
Which one should I believe has the right part to buy it from?
My other question is I found a mechanic who specialize on German cars, he said that he will replace it for me for about $400? Is that reasonable for this job?
Now this might sound stupid but here it goes, when the mechanic changes the DMF will he be replacing the DSG fluid (is that the same as the transmission fluid?)?
What else should I have done since he's going to work on the tranny anyway?
I would gladly received any help or tips. Thanks in advance.
After reading through the site, I realize that the "rattling" sound I hear beneath the engine is the DMF.
I have already called some dealers in the area to see how much it would cost, most of them questioned my "sanity" about insisting that my car has a DMF :annoyed. But two dealers finally gave me a quote:
First dealer asked for my car's VIN# and gave me a quote of $795 for the DMF (Special order)
Second dealer just asked for the year & model and said that it's $ 745 (Special order)
Which one should I believe has the right part to buy it from?
My other question is I found a mechanic who specialize on German cars, he said that he will replace it for me for about $400? Is that reasonable for this job?
Now this might sound stupid but here it goes, when the mechanic changes the DMF will he be replacing the DSG fluid (is that the same as the transmission fluid?)?
What else should I have done since he's going to work on the tranny anyway?
I would gladly received any help or tips. Thanks in advance.