TDi buyers guide used diesel checklist. 

Don't be discouraged to buy a TDI. JUst follow proper maintenance with recommended fluids. Fluids cost a bit more but at 10K oil change intervals and 100K mi timing belt intervals they are actually cheaper to use. I have over 375K miles on the '04 BEW tdi and other then timing belts and routine maintenance, I changed the alternator and lift pump in the fuel tank. The cost per mile on this car is far lower then any other car i have owned.

All TDIs from 1997-2003 are free of these issues. No cam issues, no DPFs or HPFP. They’re just old cars now.

Yeah as much as I appreciate this guy's work, he's not really right on a lot of stuff. First thing that kind of oil that he's using, it's just really not good. Secondly, he sounds like the guy that listens to every single thing that the dealer tells him. Just my two cents, but personally I'd look at a different video

I'm looking at 05 tdi diesel wagon, has 152k miles for 8k. Anything I should beware of?

Just got an 06 tdi with 236k miles.....i see an empty wallet in my future

The cam was going flat in my 2006 BRM engine around 130,000 miles. I used 5-40 T6. I seriously doubt it was the oil brand that made any difference. Old wives tale.

That seems like quite a bit of a hassle to own. I wanted this car for the fuel savings of course, but my 05 Civic already gets 30mpg highway, and I haven't had any serious issues with it. Only minor maintenance.

507.00 is a 5W30 NOT a 5W40.

The pump doesn't need to be 9000 frigging dollars. You just need to educated yourself and do it your for 500. Change out your own timing belt for 300. Check all your hoses. Change your own oil. Research all the repairs now, before ya even have any problems and you can do it when you want to prevent problems later. Its not a hard engine to work on.

VW spec oils (low SAPS) oil are only necessary so as to not ruin your DPF with hot ash. Otherwise, any high quality 5w30 synthetic is likely fine. I personally run Amsoil 500 07 spec anyway, but I know I'll be deleting my DPF. So any prior damage to that from improper SAPS count oil won't be a big deal for me. Shouldn't damage anything else though. Just DPF.

Dang, this video discouraged me from buying a TDI.

Holy god. I wanted to get some info on these cars. I thought it was pretty dumb when I read he replaces the HPFP basically with the timing belt. Then he goes on a rant ending with the turbo purposely leaks oil into the exhaust. The bs is too deep. Timing belt is every 120k. There are some facts sprinkled in but my god the bs. It’s deep. So very deep.

06 tdi is my first car. Its been having an issue with accelerating for about the past 2 years. Its finally enough to be noticed by the mechanic and sure enough its the camshaft. Im at 380 km and have used the best oil.

03 jetta tdi 5 speed. i use cheap castro’s edge full synthetic 5w-40 $30 for a gallon. have it’s whole life. (currently 215k) ZERO PROBLEMS OUT OF THE ENGINE besides timing belt changed at 92k. only $275 to change. i drive 106 miles round trip 5 days a week. 49-53 miles a gallon every time i check. no need for expensive ass oil. 50$ + for vw recommended oil. great car great fuel mileage. summary-over 200k miles and i’ve spent less than 300$ in work other then general maintenance....

Lol turbo is designed to leak oil into exhaust hahahahahaha. Yeah no

Just buy a 1995-2003 ALH motor vw jetta tdi those engines werent as refulated by government standards as the 2006 and later models

A liter of oil or atf works for fuel additive or fuel pump lubricant. Liter conversion 4th of a gallon . I'm in Canada so we use liters

If you do ever have the injection pump go out on you again do a cp3 conversion

The following is copied and pasted from a VW oil specs list ******************************* VW 505.01 Special engine oil for VW turbodiesel engines with pump-injector-unit and for the V8 Commonrail turbodiesel engines. Meets ACEA B4 SAE 5W-40 specification. VW 506.01 These oils are especially for "Pumpe-Düse" (unit injector or "PD" engines) running on extended service intervals (30,000 - 50,000km / 24 months). Oil change is indicated by the electronic service indicator. VW 507.00 Low SAPS oils suitable for Euro 4 engines and almost all VAG diesel engines from 2000 onwards with extended service intervals, unitary injector pumps and also Pumpe-Düse ("PD") engines. Excludes V10, R5 engines and VW Commercial vehicles without fitted DPF (diesel particulate filters) - these must use a 506 01 specification oil. ******************************* What I know, 505.01 is 5w40 and 5w30 506.01 is 0w30 507.00 is 5w30 and 0w30 If its a PD or common rail engine, I'd use 5w30 507.00. Most of the oil brand websites have an Which Oil app to tell you which oil to use. A good oil filter is equally important. Hengst or Mann is my choice.

My car has almost 200k miles, what exact service would you recomend?

dont waste your money on expensive oil , its all the same... and additives are a waste of time and can do more damage to your engine...spend your money on some girls and beer...cars are so boring...cheers...

is this a problem marvel mystery oil could solve?- thought i tell a joke too

Mine on 268k miles Original clutch Box Cam Fuel pump All original apart from service bits brakes and tyres

Jeez.. Talk about problematic and expensive to fix.

Early 2.0TDI commonrails from model year 2009 (at least here in Europe) had HPFP failures. The dealers said here first that "You have filled gas" and that caused the pump failure. One guy had Audi A4 B8 2.0 TDI with pump failure and the dealer quoted the guy 8000 euros for repair!! This pump thing in early commonrails is a DESIGN FLAW!!! Nothing to do with fuel quality. The roller flips side ways to the cam and grinds it flat. Older diesels (BKD, BKN etc.) with pump injectors did not have this flaw.. Oil quality is an absolute MUST. VW 505.01 is the code for pump injector motors. 507.00 for newer commonrails. Brand does not matter, it's the spesification. About 20000km/13000mi is good interval for oil change.

VW recommends Castrol 5w30

Castrol is the default oil that VW dealers use all this bs about german oil is dumb

I have an 04 w BEW.. purchased w RECORDS FROM NEW... service work.etc... Yet still after I purchased did some diggin for work done to it had 2 cams put in before 100k. ya service work done at vw.. crap castrol oil.... must be.. I got at 200k w bad cam.. long story later.. $5k later NOW i have a great car. thnx to awsome guy in state of MO. ohh and im in MN..

I use regular delo 400 and I have had no problems 350000 miles on my TDI

Thank you for making this video. Very helpful and much appreciated.

Great info. I am looking to buy a 2014 passat tdi, hope it goes well.

I’m buying one because I want a diesel but I don’t tow

Why is your EGR not deleted if you care about health of the engine?

you obviously have no idea what your speaking of, lol....entertaining, but not educational. Audience, do your own research, please, please, please....

9000 $ for a HPFP ? LOL! They cost 4-500$ for the part and you can do it yourself, where do you get these numbers ? LOL

TDI buyers guide: Buy an ALH TDI. Period.

Not problematic.. they're particular. IMHO I like how the problems seem to be generally generic!

Did you say it would be 9k fore a fuel pump

Endless money pit...

Well I WAS going to consider buy a TDI Jetta, but after this video, I'll go with a Prius. I had an '07 with just under 200,00 miles and virtually no issues at all. I shouldn't have sold it.

I got one 2009 Jetta😊

Hello bro....please can you do a video of how to maintain the 06.I Have it hand I'm suffering from bad mechanics who doesn't know about the car. Please and please.

Why not just buy a TDI with 30,000 mi and sell it at 80 or 90,000 mi?

Owned 5 tdi's here. You'll have to drive about 75000mi to offset the cost of $2000 cam job when compared to gas(25mpg vs 40mpg). And with the cost of diesel in CA it might be more... You'll have to do all your maintenance yourself to feel like you're saving any money. The high maintenance costs offset any fuel savings you get. I struggled with this for years.... They are fun to drive but really don't save you any money at all.

You lots me at 9K repair ... I will stick to Toyota

VW JUNK ! !!

Funny, you used the wrong oil in a video to tell people how to care for the car. TDIs require 507 spec.

206 Tdi 405,000

I currently have a alh tdi but I think it’s time to get a brm

I have done extensive research on those tdi vw i will stick with Toyota

Man!!!! NO 505.01 in a car with DPF NO NO NO!!!!!! For the engine on the right side ONLY 507.00 NEVER 505.01 NEVER!!!!

When ( TIMER--BELT) break (GAME---OVER) heard it from ( ICE--TEA) from (SVU)

1.9 TDi great idea… fantastic engine! 2.0 TDi in this generation of VW I wouldn’t bother

so if your HPFP lasts a long time it's due to the additive? that's a leap. Anyway good video overall thanks.

Actually put rotella t6 in them and you'll never have a problem

This is just a tip to buying specific year and gen. Your prices are way off bro. If you can turn a wrench the maintenance is pretty cheap

With respect this guy doesn’t know that much. Mostly not based on fact. You want your engine to last change the oil with Rotella T6 every 5000 miles!

Can u please tell me from where can I download the owner manual for the same model but with manual transmission please reply and thanks

You really missed out on the whole what to checkout like head gasket signs or blow by tests like most diesels. But everyone please do your research not this video haha

9,000$ is only sometimes the case depending on the nature of the high-pressure fuel pump failure WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING. Replacing the HPFP before it fails is a few hundred dollars for the part and easy to replace oneself.

High pressure fuel pump new 150euro used 40euro in Ireland

That coolant os not original. It is very clear if it is pink. If the original (G5x) is used it does not have to be changed... Ever. If you use that cheap stuff it will have to be changed every 4-6 years..

pink😂😂😂

thanks for your tip on a previous video, my tdi engine would not turn , ir turned out to be the alternator was seized, as you suggested in ur vid ,saved me fitting a replacement engine as suggested by a local mechanic , hmm not a v good one

Replacing the HPFP is $9000.00? Can you back that up with credible information?

goooood

Is 200k high mileage for a tdi with good maintenance

I fixed the fuel pump myself. Just make sure you get the OEM gasket kit. In any case, a new one isn't that expensive.

Replace the cam yourself for $300

When shopping for a TDI, 2009 through 2014, any particular year preference? Looking for Jetta wagon. All those use the DEF fluid? Thanks

Lack luster video. Please have more points in your video. Talk about the other failure points: Headliners, Door Harness, DMF disintegration, sun roof, pressure sensors, window relays, headlight and tail light harnesses, etc. My factory BRM camshaft has over 206 thousand miles without excessive wear. Always used Rotella T6 or Royal Purple.

Man really don’t know what u talking about lol

Sounds like a crap car.

Easy solution to all those problems GET A TOYOTA

The turbo is not designed to leak oil into the exhaust wtf