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Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
They are pretty solid cars and if you live in the Cape you don't have to worry about turbo problems. Actually, even if you don't I think they have sorted out those problems long time ago. Should be a good investment if you decide to buy one.
The only two things I have against them is they are overpriced if you compare them with other segment contenders and they are oh-so dull. But if you don't feel that way about them then I think you will enjoy being an owner of one.
If diesel is not a must you might want to check out the new Astra 1.6 that just went on pre-order at Reeds.
The only two things I have against them is they are overpriced if you compare them with other segment contenders and they are oh-so dull. But if you don't feel that way about them then I think you will enjoy being an owner of one.
If diesel is not a must you might want to check out the new Astra 1.6 that just went on pre-order at Reeds.
If its the PD engine (unit injector), make sure the servicing is done on the nail using 505.01 oil. Theres a design flaw with that head where, to make room for the individual injector actuating lobes in the head, the inlet and exhaust cam lobes are smaller and the shear forces much more to the point that any other oil wont cut it and youll get galling on the exhaust lobes. HAving said that, Im running one (2006) and confident of its abilities and longevity as I control the servicing. Im fact I prefer its instant torque nature to that of a friends A4 1.8T (petrol) multitronic... I dont expect problems with the turbo either as oil changes and letting it idle before shutdown for 30 secs after a fast run to lube the bearings will keep it happy.
your looking for the words 'pupe-duse' for PD for short. I think they went to common rail (CR) in 2009 but I thought that was only on the 2.0 litre engine. Piezo valve injector actuation is for the CR pump system nozzles, I think its normal solenoid valves on the unit injectors but again could be wrong..
Either way, dont worry about it they are good engines. Just check the maintenance records are in order, thats the most important thing.
Either way, dont worry about it they are good engines. Just check the maintenance records are in order, thats the most important thing.
Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
Then you can rest assured it will be a good dealIts a master car
Except for it being a boring and dull car. Still, a sound investment.
Rules for Diesel's:
1. Don't over rev them, people make big mistake when they go from a petrol to diesel they make plenty power low down between 1.5k and 2.5k
2. Don't go over service intervals, if you want to extend life of your turbo try servicing oil every 10k
3. On long journeys or after putting strain on the motor let the turbo cool for a 1min.. this is the biggest mistake that most people make
4. Only use 50ppm diesel, 500ppm contaminates the oil faster and is not good for the pump, injectors and Cat
This is what i have done with all my diesels and they just keep running..
1. Don't over rev them, people make big mistake when they go from a petrol to diesel they make plenty power low down between 1.5k and 2.5k
2. Don't go over service intervals, if you want to extend life of your turbo try servicing oil every 10k
3. On long journeys or after putting strain on the motor let the turbo cool for a 1min.. this is the biggest mistake that most people make
4. Only use 50ppm diesel, 500ppm contaminates the oil faster and is not good for the pump, injectors and Cat
This is what i have done with all my diesels and they just keep running..
Fazda
Honorary Master
+ 1
Sounds about right. You'll get a feel for the gears with time (what's too low, etc).
If you suspect the timing is out (which is strange as a diesel doesn't have spark plugs), then take it to Volkswagen for a service. Say you are going on holiday, and want to make sure the car is in good order.
LCBXX
Honorary Master
I don't understand the perception that turbo's on turbodiesels fail. For 5 years I drove our ex 96KW TDi Polo like it was stolen and the turbo never gave in. VW replaced it on on the 75,000km service as part of a recall campaign and up to that date, no problems. We put in the cheapest diesel we could find (from truck stops mostly). In the time we had it, it got 1 tank of 50ppm diesel when we drove up from the Cape and had to stop at an Ultra City.
The problem comes in when you use the incorrect oil and have the turbo strain when it has not yet reach it's operating temperature. As previously mentioned, driving around slowly for 1-2min after it has worked hard to let the oil radiator cool the turbo does it well and does not mean sitting parked and waiting - driving around a parking lot searching for a space or taking it easy the last 800m to your driveway serves the same purpose.
The problem comes in when you use the incorrect oil and have the turbo strain when it has not yet reach it's operating temperature. As previously mentioned, driving around slowly for 1-2min after it has worked hard to let the oil radiator cool the turbo does it well and does not mean sitting parked and waiting - driving around a parking lot searching for a space or taking it easy the last 800m to your driveway serves the same purpose.