im faster Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Okay my next car will be a TDI i have decided.. SO.... What maintence should i expect to be done recently? Any issues i should be prepared for and look for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Davis Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 What year of TDI? Service intervals vary by generation. I would suggest browsing http://www.tdiclub.com, tons of info there. Like most newer cars, the timing belt service is one of the more important and costly. Fluid change records and what fluids have been used is a good inquiry as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im faster Posted February 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Cool thanks and i want a 99.5+ but maybe a mkIV if its nice enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Davis Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 With the ALH motors, keep an eye on the timing belt service, records of intake cleanings or if the EGR has been removed or disabled. The early ALH motors had a belt that was recommended to be changed at 60K, most of the OEM belts are now rated for 100K intervals. If there is no record of intake cleanings, pull the hose to see how sooted up the intake it, it will be an easy visual verification. General chassis, bushings going out of the rear axle beam at higher mileage and the strut bearings on the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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