How many miles will a VW TDI engine last?

The TDI engine may last up to 500k miles but everything around it won’t. And if you depend on VW dealerships to perform the repairs, plus the added premium of diesel fuel over high octane gas, the long term cost savings will erode. For example, the Turbocharger is good for 100 to 150k miles.

Are Volkswagen TDI reliable?

Volkswagen 1.9L ALH TDI Diesel These engines not only became known for their outstanding reliability, but also for the amazing fuel economy that they could achieve.

What year is the best Jetta TDI?

2015 Jetta TDI
The 2015 Mk7 Golf Sportwagen TDI understandably gets all the attention – for good reason. But, it also commands the highest price. If you are in the market for a TDI, don’t sleep on the 2015 Jetta TDI, which we think is the best TDI ever made…

How do I reset my VW TDI?

To reset service light on VW Jetta TDI With the car off, press and hold the “0.0” trip reset button at the bottom right of the instrument cluster. Insert the key and turn it to “ON” but don’t start the engine. Let go of the “0.0” trip reset button.

Why are VW TDI so cheap?

TDIs Are Cheaper Than Ever Partly due to all of the Dieselgate uncertainty and negative press, and partly due to the abundance of bought-back cars that need to find new homes, TDI models on the market right now are selling for about 30% less than they otherwise would be.

Whats faster GTI or TDI?

On performance, the TDI is a few ticks slower than the GTI in acceleration, and in our handling tests. More important, in its stay here at Road & Track, the Golf TDI fitted with the standard 6-speed manual transmission averaged a laudable 38.9 mpg.

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Does VW still sell TDI?

Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche dealers can’t sell any new diesels, except for certain 2015 models sold as new. They also cannot sell most used and certified pre-owned diesels. Volkswagen has since committed to electric cars, and it’s possible the company will not sell a TDI diesel in the U.S. ever again.

Which TDI engine is best?

The 1.9 TDI was the most successful turbo diesel engine ever made by Volkswagen Audi Group. It’s well known for it’s low fuel economy and endless lifetime, thank to it’s Bosch mechanical fuel system. The 1.9 SDI is the non turbo (naturally aspirated) version of the 1.9 TDI.

How many miles does a 2003 Golf TDI have?

The 2003 Golf TDI is driven daily by my son these days. Total miles around 260,000. Still no major problems. The main things that have been replaced are suspension parts (he lives on a dirt road!) I have a 2003 Manual transmission VW Jetta TDI and it has 330,000 miles on it. I love it. I love diesel for the economy.

How often do I need to change my oil in a VW TDI?

How often do I need to change my oil in a VW TDI? The manual for my 2003 VW TDI says to change the oil every 12 months or 10,000 miles. My dealer says every 6 months or 5,000 miles.

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Why do I want a Volkswagen Golf TDI?

First and foremost, I demand a certain reliability out of my vehicle. Next, it must appeal to the efficient and basically cheap side of me. And it must be F U N to drive. I actually sat down and made a spreadsheet of my vehicle options—both new and used cars. I started by narrowing my choices. There are literally hundreds of cars available.

What kind of mpg does the Volkswagen Golf TDI get?

The VW Golf TDI uses diesel fuel and gets a consistent 46-48 mpg in mixed driving. I do a lot of driving in hilly areas and it has plenty of pep to get me around the slow folks, even going uphill in 5th gear. Best of all it is both comfortable and fun to drive.