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August 2025 - 56k

  • Windshield wiper fluid recall part installed long ago and has fixed the problem
  • Changed oil using OEM drain plug has fixed the problem
  • Coolant was a bit low and I topped it off with PEAK violet for European cars.
  • New tires β€” Cross Climate 2

October 2024 - 50k

  • Windshield wiper fluid always low
    • There seems to be a relevant recall: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/SB-10161216-9999.pdf
    • Part ordered: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-door-sill-plate-genuine-vw-3g0955455
    • Wrong part arrived added electrical tape in the short term
  • Drivers side door not locking
    • While driving it attempts to re-lock constantly
    • Never actually locks
    • Alarm does arm and activates when the handle is pulled
    • All other doors seem to be operating normally
    • Door removal procedure.
    • Fixed
  • Oil leak discovered
    • seeems like it’s due to a bad aftermarket plug, confirmed by amazon reviews
    • Fixed although possibly overtightened.
  • Coolant was a tiny bit under the min mark, so I topped it off with "violet peak antifreeze for german cars" that we've been using on the A4.

July 2024 - 46.5k

  • Oil change completed. Possible contamination from a4, duke, or dirty garage but metal chunks were in the pan
  • Air filter replaced, didn't really seem like it needed to be replaced

May 2024 - 44k

  • windshield deep clean
  • washer fluid top off
  • new wipers
  • new brake pads all around, front weren't that worn, but rear was well past end of life
  • rotors in rough shape, but not replaced this time, next brake pad replacement replace rotors.
  • brake fluid flush completed

36k - oil change

  • Jul 2023
  • changed oil and oil filter

2019 VW Tiguan

vin: 3VV2B7AX2KM004057 milage: 37800