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I bought a TDI!
I was very lucky to find a 2003 Jetta TDI a few weeks ago. It has quite a few problems (like 8 check engine codes  and a bad ball joint), but I bought it for a project down the road a bit. I am excited to daily drive it (after I fix all the problems) and finally join the 50+ mpg club!
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08-18-2021, 02:42 AM
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And no range anxiety.
Add propane injection so you can roll coal on stupid drivers doing stupid stunts.
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08-18-2021, 10:33 AM
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50 is easey peasey, should be trying for 75 mpg
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08-18-2021, 02:12 PM
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50 is easey peasey, should be trying for 75 mpg
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The only issue is that I have the automatic, which is less efficient than the manual. |
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08-18-2021, 03:20 PM
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The only issue is that I have the automatic, which is less efficient than the manual.
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AND???
My neutered tdi does 49.6 city 55 long distance being driven by my hotrodding wife, no mods, wide profile handling rubber. I expect better from Ykyaem.
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08-18-2021, 03:50 PM
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My friend burned through 3 VW diesel engines. I don't think any were TDI though.
Not sure if he's got bad luck, or creates it. He's also burned up a Ford Ranger engine (started a small fire when we popped the hood).
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08-18-2021, 04:06 PM
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AND???
My neutered tdi does 49.6 city 55 long distance being driven by my hotrodding wife, no mods, wide profile handling rubber. I expect better from Ykyaem.
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We shall see.
The PO said he would get 40-44 mpg out of it, but it is not in great condition. I can even tell that it has been off road with the mud and leaves underneath! Hopefully I can get it to 50+ mpg just by fixing the stuff on it. I drained the ATF yesterday and the fluid is very dirty. I will get to the filter today or tomorrow. The EGR and turbo both seem to have issues, which are probably adversely affecting mpg.
Since I will be tearing the engine out eventually for a project, I don't mind doing lots of permanent aero modifications for fun. Right now I have an upper grill block, side skirts, and a rear box cavity planned. |
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08-18-2021, 04:17 PM
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My experience with VW diesels is they last an insane amount of miles of just taken care of correctly, at least the non-turbo versions. The main thing is the timing belt. Once that goes forget it.
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08-18-2021, 06:23 PM
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I just dropped the transmission pan. It was a lot worse than I thought, but at least there was no large metal shavings.
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08-18-2021, 06:50 PM
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My friend burned through 3 VW diesel engines... Not sure if he's got bad luck, or creates it.
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A guy I was in high school with bought a Ford and didn't check the oil. It lasted 75 miles. So he ought another Ford (engine?) and didn't check the oil. He was on his third engine by 150 miles. 
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