The TDI years to avoid are 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Some common problems include- oil leak, injector failure, timing belt failure, clogging of EGR valve etc. Reading this article, you will find out which years have the worst problems.

Automotive manufacturer Volkswagen Group has produced diesel engines since the 1970s. Engines that are currently produced [when?] are listed in the article below, while engines no longer in production are listed in the List of discontinued Volkswagen Group diesel engines article.

The first TDI engine, a straight-five engine, was produced for the 1989 Audi 100 TDI sedan. In 1999, common rail fuel injection was introduced in the V8 engine used by the Audi A8 3.3 TDI Quattro. From 2006 until 2014, Audi successfully competed in the LMP1 category of motor racing using TDI engine-powered racing cars.

2013年10月19日 · Any TDI from 2005-present AVOID!! Unless you don't have a problem with DMF failures costing $2000, cams wearing prematurely costing a few thousand $$, or HPFP failure costing $8000-10000....these cars are junk anymore, 2004 or older is all I would touch!!

The 6 Volkswagen TDI years to avoid include 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. All of these years produced far more carbon emissions than Volkswagen initially reported. Additionally, they experienced fuel injector clogs, which prevented them from supplying a …

2023年8月29日 · While Volkswagen’s TDI lineup boasts numerous impressive years, these nine specific ones serve as reminders. It’s imperative to conduct thorough research and perhaps even wait a year or two after a model’s release to gauge its real-world performance.

I would pick up an older TDI to swap into my tractor, not really trying to compete with it so I don't have to worry too much about passing tech unless there's an open class pull nearby. I have seen people convert them to mechanical injection and build small compounds for em.

TDIClub is a website dedicated to the VW TDI (Turbo Direct Injection Diesel) engine. Most of the action is in the discussion area (also called forums). If you are looking for info on the current VW emissions scandal, please go to our FAQ thread that has a timeline of events, links to the report as well as some links to what VW has to say.

1997年6月30日 · The Passat TDI is the heaviest, largest TDIs ever sold in the US with the VE injection pump. These cars have sluggish performance compared to the lighter Jettas that had the same engine. Despite this they get about the same mileage as the Jettas. Will they get 45MPG? That depends on your right foot.

2011年10月26日 · 2003 Jetta Wagon with a manual is widely considered the best, but later ones have some advantages that the older ones don't, especially if you modify. Engine code is ALH, same as what you have now.