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Sept 13, 2011 16:12:03 GMT
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Today i've replace the fuel and air filter and planning on oil and filter tommorrow.What oil is best to use and i've read about draining the oil from the top as you get more oil out? Any advice appreciated as this it the first diesel ive had
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Sept 13, 2011 17:21:19 GMT
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Make sure you get the right oil as it states in your owners manual (or ask someone like gsf) some models of tdi have weak cams and the wrong oil can knacker them. Happened to a mate of mine. He was using halfords oil.
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Sept 13, 2011 18:16:00 GMT
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Its usually 15w/40 in a TDI, some variants specify fully synthetic where others are happy with semi-synth. Go see your local motorfactor with your engine code (*on a sticker on the cam belt cover) or just the registration and they will make sure you get the right sort.
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To get a standard A40 this low, you'd have to dig a hole to put it in |
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Sept 13, 2011 18:23:32 GMT
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don't put 15w40 in it  is it a pd diesel? if so, its either 5w40 or 5w40 fully synthetic ;D |
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Sept 13, 2011 18:27:20 GMT
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^ What, seriously? I suppose we should ask what age car he has - I keep getting supplied with 15/40 for mech pumped TDI engines, I don't actually do anything newer at the moment. Also, none of them ever complain about it.....
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To get a standard A40 this low, you'd have to dig a hole to put it in |
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Sept 13, 2011 18:38:57 GMT
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As above 5w40 or 5w30. If its a pd make sure its spec 505.01, 506.01, or 507.00. Serviced my bora 130 not long back,be prepared to splash out for oil!
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Sept 13, 2011 20:06:30 GMT
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The cars a GOLF SE TDI 130 Guess i better go to TMS and see what they suggest
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Sept 13, 2011 20:17:11 GMT
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As mentioned above you must use oil that meets VW spec 505.01 for the PD engine. The unit injectors are operated from the camshaft and are under immense loads, VW 505.01 contains additives to cope with these loads. VW do their own oil under the Quantum brand called Platinum, which is a 5W 40 oil which is suitable for a PD engined car without a DPF for fixed service intervals.
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Sept 13, 2011 20:26:46 GMT
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if its a 130 i'd say its most likely a PD diesel ;D if thats the case, you can get better economy with 5w30 fully over 5w40  the old mech injection lumps can use lesser oils happily tho  |
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Sept 13, 2011 20:32:12 GMT
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the old mech injection lumps can use lesser oils happily tho Good to hear. I don't think I could bear to own a car where oil costs more than 3 or 4 quid a litre Our AAZ Passat gets 15/40 mineral. I'm confused by draining from the top though.. Get the engine nice and hot, and then drain from the sump plug on level ground  |
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...proper medallion man chest wig motoring. |
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Sept 13, 2011 21:02:23 GMT
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Yus thats the bit that confused me :/ but apparently you can buy a syphon thingymajiggy
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Sept 13, 2011 21:52:44 GMT
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As above 5w40 or 5w30. If its a pd make sure its spec 505.01, 506.01, or 507.00. Serviced my bora 130 not long back,be prepared to splash out for oil! Indeed. After the issues I have seen a car at work with a PD engine have (read new engine) and what a decent mechanic has told me, it really is not worth scrimping on oil with the PD engines (some PD engines are stupidly pricey too (read a friend paid £900 for a 2.0 PD Passat engine after a while of searching)). |
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Sept 13, 2011 21:58:31 GMT
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Yus thats the bit that confused me :/ but apparently you can buy a syphon thingymajiggy Don't bother with a vac pump - you get less out that draining through the drain plug. It's just a time/mess saving device for busy garages. |
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Sept 14, 2011 19:12:00 GMT
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Thanks for the replies guys! . . BUT I'm still unsure if mines the PD model? how do i find out?
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Sept 14, 2011 20:17:48 GMT
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130 is a PD, its an estate?
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Sept 14, 2011 20:39:16 GMT
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Yup its an Estate  Can anyone tell me the differance between Pd and non pd? Sorry I'm new to diesels and errrr cars |
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Sept 14, 2011 20:56:05 GMT
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it is a pd engine dude and the oil should be 5/30 fully.stay clear of longlife as it will cost you more in the long run
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Sept 14, 2011 21:39:39 GMT
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if its a pd engine, it'll have a pump fitted to the gearbox end of the cylinder head and a fairly big electrical connection also next to that ;D if its not a pd, it'll have a common style diesel pump driven from the cambelt end with the pipework from that to each injector |
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Can anyone tell me the differance between Pd and non pd? Sorry I'm new to diesels and errrr cars