Problem Reports
Volkswagen Jetta
Report: Coolant Leak From Oil Filter Housing O-ring
Volkswagen Jetta Problem
Model Years Affected: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Engines Affected: 1.8L 4 Cylinder, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, 4 Cylinder, 6 Cylinder
Average Mileage: 125,000 mi (99,000 mi - 173,000 mi)
A coolant leak may develop after oil filter replacement. The coolant o-ring seal can be damaged if the oil filter housing turns when removing or installing the oil filter. The recommended procedure is to hold the filter housing when tightening or loosening the oil filter.
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Visitor, 1998 Volkswagen Jetta, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, 99,000 mi
Coolant is leaking, needs to be refilled once or twice per month.
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Wanda Lucas, 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 4 Cylinder, 173,000 miRookie
the car run hot when I stop at Red Lights, and drving slow. The water Pump, thermostat was replace.
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