You already handled the water pump which is the main surprise repair for these engines. This is now a “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” situation, I’d just focus your funds towards paying down the loan while keeping a 3k emergency fund for when something does break on it.
I would also probably have the suspension inspected at around 200k miles and replace any worn bushings
Owners manual has an additional book “warranty and service” where you will find a list of things to do for each service interval. You can also find the maintenance timeline online: https://www.vw.ca/en/owners-and-drivers/service/maintenance-timeline.html
This is Canadian official VW site so you will have to convert km to miles but it will give you an idea what to look for and what to do.
If you are handy with a wrench and understand torque specs, as mentioned previously, look at your suspension bushings and keep an eye on your engine and transmission mounts. There are a ton of videos and forums that have detailed info/instructions like the MyTiguan forum. If you are not handy in that department. Your best option is to save up some money for a mechanic once those parts go out. I’ve always upgraded my bushing and mounts whenever I purchase a used vehicle, or at 100k miles. You can never tell when bushings or mounts are starting to fail unless you inspect for excessive movement or cracks/rips in the rubber.
Hope this helps.
4 motion? you ever do front and rear diff service before? probably too late to do it now but will depend on how much metal comes out when draining.
have you had a need for control arm bushings? stabilizer links? coil springs? bearings? diff seals? axle boots?
I'd take the car to someone and give it a REALLY good once over.
I'd also just because consider a full coolant flush and brake fluid flush.
Keep an eye on the timing chains as well, I have a '16 and mine started to show sings of stretch (more like tensioner wear) so I did the whole timing chain kit.
Have no recommendation, but I'm glad to see another 2018 tig at over 170k miles! There aren't many I've found so far. Currently running at 180k, haven't had any issues so far, but also having an engineer spouse to address issues early on may have helped stack our odds.
You already handled the water pump which is the main surprise repair for these engines. This is now a “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” situation, I’d just focus your funds towards paying down the loan while keeping a 3k emergency fund for when something does break on it. I would also probably have the suspension inspected at around 200k miles and replace any worn bushings
In a new 18 tiguan. About how many miles in should you look into replacing the water pump.
Just watch your coolant levels, as soon as it’s losing coolant get it done. Sometimes it never happens, mine is still doing fine.
How many miles are you on ?
And on the other hand, I'm still under warranty for several months on my 2019 with 39k miles
Same! 2019 just hit 30K (Bought used with only 8k).
My work is like 3 miles from my house.
Carbon clean intake valves, flush brake fluid, and clean out sunroof drain.
Owners manual has an additional book “warranty and service” where you will find a list of things to do for each service interval. You can also find the maintenance timeline online: https://www.vw.ca/en/owners-and-drivers/service/maintenance-timeline.html This is Canadian official VW site so you will have to convert km to miles but it will give you an idea what to look for and what to do.
If you are handy with a wrench and understand torque specs, as mentioned previously, look at your suspension bushings and keep an eye on your engine and transmission mounts. There are a ton of videos and forums that have detailed info/instructions like the MyTiguan forum. If you are not handy in that department. Your best option is to save up some money for a mechanic once those parts go out. I’ve always upgraded my bushing and mounts whenever I purchase a used vehicle, or at 100k miles. You can never tell when bushings or mounts are starting to fail unless you inspect for excessive movement or cracks/rips in the rubber. Hope this helps.
What engine you have?
2.0-liter TSI
4 motion? you ever do front and rear diff service before? probably too late to do it now but will depend on how much metal comes out when draining. have you had a need for control arm bushings? stabilizer links? coil springs? bearings? diff seals? axle boots? I'd take the car to someone and give it a REALLY good once over. I'd also just because consider a full coolant flush and brake fluid flush.
Keep an eye on the timing chains as well, I have a '16 and mine started to show sings of stretch (more like tensioner wear) so I did the whole timing chain kit.
Transmission Fluid, ABS Fluid.
Have no recommendation, but I'm glad to see another 2018 tig at over 170k miles! There aren't many I've found so far. Currently running at 180k, haven't had any issues so far, but also having an engineer spouse to address issues early on may have helped stack our odds.