Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
Today's Union-Trib. has a syndicated article reviewing Toyota's, Chrysler's, and VW's sludge problems:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050514/news_lz1d14sludge1.html
There is nothing new here, although I was glad to see an emphasis on crankcase breather systems and driving style...