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Hey Scotty, I live in the Chattanooga area and I will like to meet with you to check out my car. I went to the automechanic for service inspection prior to purchasing and they told me that the transmission fluid is leaking. There are some questions I will like to ask you in person too. How can I get in touch with you?
happy memorial day!
4:25 Anyone who claims that internal combustion engine cars don't require a change of fluids (engine, transmission,...), shouldn't be in the car business. And any customer who believes in it, shouldn't buy a car.
hey Airborne, thank you for your service and sacrifice... Semper Fi from an old Leatherneck..
Chrysler is screwed up again new Dodge ram truck wheels can come off when you drive it
Interesting. I have had numerous Audi's. My 05 A6 has 280,000 miles, my 14 A6 has 141,000 miles. I had an A4 with 275,000 miles and my brother bought for his kids. I had older Audi's that all ran for a long time. Yesterday, I just traded my 05 A6 for a 2016 A6 2.0. All reliable, fun to drive and held up and looked good with all those miles. Sounds like Scottie never owned an Audi. Just the crap people may not have taken care of.
I agree as long as you keep up with the maintenance you won’t have crazy issues
@@DJEASE I agree also. Maintenance is the key to keeping a car for a long time with limited problems.
true, i think in this day and age people shouldn't be biased because of the brand. they should just pick the more reliable engines from the companies. every company has their good and bad engines.
I agree with you somebody gave me an 2008 Audi Quattro with 175,000 miles on it and I drove it 26,000 miles so far and nothing bad happened to it this far.
@@chipwilliams6236 Nice! What Audi is it and engine?
Everybody’s gangsta till Scotty is reviewing their car
so true, oh so true . . he DA MAN !
Especially if it's the mustang
I have a 2004 Corolla, I will be the gangsta
Unless you own a Toyota/Lexus
🤣🤣🤣
Remember: You're not buying parts for a $26,000 car, you're buying parts for a $72,000 car
Not if you know how to fix it or your friend know how to fix it !
@@andyhuang7526 the parts don't change price, even if Scotty himself is replacing them. Watch some of his euro car fixes, if i recall he had one mercedes that needed new headlight assembly. 1200$+ USD... Can't go aftermarket on euro car parts as they're very much specs dependent.
Also i wonder how much his fuel filter costs
@@Gameplayery can't go aftermarket? that's completely false, at least with BMW. I can go bosch, turner, bavarian auto, etc.
@@335xdrive are they cheaper than OEM?
@@Gameplayery yes and they're made by factory spec, some are even better than OEM for less.
I bought a used 2015 A6 TDI with 20k on it. After 2.5 years and 26k miles it has never let me down. It’s pretty fast, averages 35mpg and looks dang good still. Best car I’ve owned.
6k miles in 2 years is nothing, the average person does 14k a year.
@@e90baby, I put on 26k for a total of 46. Have 56 now and still an amazing car.
Yeah Audi a good car I got a a6 2012 still a good car
Man thats correct .. Audi cars are so quality and worth to buy ! Better than some American shiets .. Dont listen to this stupid guy in the video .. For everyone who is choosing audi to buy , go for it .. Audi is number 2 in the world for quality brand , smooth and worth .. Porsche is number one!
@@belmondo0 definitely not in North America, nobody wants an Audi over here, they also depreciate much faster then other luxury brands. If you live in North America and want a reliable luxury vehicle get a Lexus or Acura. I’ve had vw and audi and my next suv is gonna be a Lexus. Oh and the guy in this video has probably been working on cars even before your were born.
You just described why VW is very popular in Europe. There's loads of these cars on the streets, every neighbourhood has at least a few people that know how to work on these. Parts are plentiful and inexpensive and we mostly buy them used. I've driven my VW for 26 years and it still runs perfectly.
Is it TDI?
@@dragospahontu I'm late to the party but try the VW 1.9l TDI - those engines will do a BUNCH of miles. And I'm talking a BUNCH of miles. Check it out.
@@blastmanutz7798 ok
@@SURASSUH awesome
Yep, thats true.
I like how CZcams squeezed in an Audi commercial on one of Scotty's videos featuring an Audi.
At least at my dealership they offer complimentary Vaseline... Makes the process a little more pleasurable
You should call that a lubricant.
Hahaha
Its better for my thing too.
@@abeninan4017 skin safe bearing grease.
German made I'm sure. 😄
Scotty could be directing an orchestra with all his hand movements.
The Mechanical Overture.
I wonder what he uses to lubricate his joints and how.
Congratulations-you are the 100,000 person to type that!
Scotty and donald trump should have a hand off. I'm thinking Scotty would win. MAGA.
HAAA that never gets old,
And it is so very.....very....old. :-)))
I have an Audi A6 2007 2.0 TDI, and it has passed 305 000 km right now, still running good and smooth gearing :)
I was going to look at a 2009 VW Passat 2.0T with 102k miles for 4600 would you recommend? Any suggestions besides the timing chain and PCV check? I really like this car so hopefully it’s a good deal 😊
@@cryptoisaacGo for a diesel, those petrol engines are trouble
I have had a 2014 A6 TDI for 7 years Bought it as a CPO back in 2015 with 10 k miles on it . Now have over 100 K miles on it. Still runs great Lots of torque and comfort. 700 miles range per fill up. Because of dieselgate Audi gave about 6 K in settlement. Downside they are expensive to maintain at dealership but most things are still covered under extended warranty. All in all a good deal and I love the car.
they are expensive to maintain I agree but the dealers also recocmend a lot of servicing that the car does not need. You gotta read the owner's manual and get the servicing that is required.
I own a 2006 Audi S4 with a 4.2 V8 and 205,000 miles. Still going strong! I do all the work myself including the timing chains! Also I run catless because no emission testing here. Piggy pipes and O2 spacers, no dash codes so even if I did have to test I'd pass no problem. Next is to remove PVC and vent to atmosphere without throwing a code, prolly will need a jumper wire or 2
Nice. I have a vanilla 2006 A4 2.0T with some performance enhancements. 170k, and oil lab analysis says the engine is all good. I've had to fix a lot of things over the past several years but still worth it. The car is a total blast to drive.
i have a 2006 audi a3, drives fine but instrument cluster doesnt work, ac doesnt blow cold, and steering is a little stiff, is it possible to fix any of these myself or should i go to dealer?dont know muchh about fixing cars.
I had the 2005.5 S4. That thing was such a beast. I wish I never sold it!
@@diabetesman4030 find your self someone who loves and fixes german cars 😉
Back in my college days I was doing some side hustle work for an older lady. I needed a gate code to enter that street. And another gate code to enter the...estate. She and her husband were worth well over $1 Billion.
We ended up chatting about cars. I told her I'd been considering buying a used Audi.
Without hesitation, she says: "Oh, my husband had one of those. It was really expensive to maintain."
I never gave Audi another thought after that.
I paid attention to what I did see them driving: a 10 year old Camry.
I once bought a secondhand, ten-year-old Camry, for a ridiculously low price. The car looked like new. We have driven it for another ten years, it was FANTASTIC. Best car we ever had.
See, the great thing is, an Accord or Camry today is very luxurious. You're getting a very nice car that will serve you well for a long time. These aren't the basic econo-boxes of 30 plus years ago. For me, its a no-brainer with getting the Camry.
@@stevens1041Most people overuse the word luxurious when describing cars. Accords and Camrys are well appointed but definitely not luxurious vehicle
Basic econoboxes of the past had great reliability because they were cheap cars with not much to break.
Modern economy cars will definitely not be as reliable and not very economical either. Base models cost a looot more than they used too
Rolls Royce gets really mad if you open the hood. It tarnish their image…
Every European Luxury car brand is overpriced, big luxury but low torque engines that break from nothing while cheap luxury cars you can get for less than 5k bucks are extremely reliable like my daily driver 94 Camry V6 😁
@@beamishlotus7269 if you get luxury get an Acura or Lexus. Typically cheaper and way more reliable.
Yeah, it’s embarrassing to see a Chevy V8 under the hood…. Uh, I mean bonnet of a Rolls Royce.
They’re part of some oriental automotive conglomerate these days so they stopped making real Rolls Royces year’s ago.
I had an beautiful tall Irish girl teaching typing in RAF Wethersfield near Braintree in Essex. She drove an old Bentley.. it was gorgeous! I mean the car of course!!
Best Rolls Royce I worked on was the RB211 😁
Got this engine in my Panamera. Needs regular oil changes as timing chain tensioners can break up. Cooling system plastic parts in V of engine crack & leak. I’ve changed mine as they leaked & did oil cooler same time. I removed dipstick plug & put a genuine Audi dipstick in. My Autel MS906BT bleeds fuel system beautifully after filter changes. Happy days!
With respect I doesn't sound great 😟
Worked at a mechanic shop, we had a VW touareg 3.0 tdi, same engine family, good lord.
Guy was cruising on highway, oil light came up, he ignored it. Yellow became red and he just continued driving it. Snap. Most of the tensioners broke off, cyl1 rod snapped, put a big hole in the oil pump. Still drove albeit knocking like crazy 😂😂
Currently driving a 2011 4 cylinder turbo Audi diesel. 237,000 kilometers on the clock never had 1 issue. Regular servicing also change your diesel filter yearly if not sooner. You would be surprised how dirty diesel can be even at reputable gas stations.
When did you first buy it
@@lionperformance4777 2019
The most reliable engine I've ever experienced was the 1.9TDI engine. That thing was absolutely indestructible.
😅
There were different versions of that engine though. The VP one was almost indestructible. The PD ones could only do 500k km before showing problems with the injectors and they were fuel sensitive. Then after I think 2004 they started having other problems and then they were replaced with awful 2.0TDi
@@PuerRidcully Mine was coded AWX, at 131 horsepower.
@@WH250398 AWXs were PD and usually the injectors in them were done after like 500k km or 400k miles. But that's still respectable, I guess. VP would go twice that with regular oil changes though.
@@PuerRidcully It was sold at 440.000. Engine was still going like a champ, but the clutch wasn't doing so hot.
I'm a simple man...
When Scotty uploads a video: I watch it.
😉👍
And audi is not a simple mans ride😉
Here in Europe we have reliable audi... I drive my forth Audi... And no problems.... For me the TDI diesel are great engines.... Best if you ask me
This engine and transmission on this car is perfect. Plus the owner takes care of it which is rare.
Most people buy these cars for the image and all the others wrong reasons.
HDI is better
Does the TDI also has a waste gate issue
Gibt es einen qualitätsunterschied zwischen us und de modelle???
Fourth audi in 3 years?
That is nonsense I owe every generation Audi A6 since 1993 that time it was Audi 100 and if you maintain it well never give me any trouble. Every car must to be maintain it and of course Audi is not for people whiteout money but if you maintain it is a wonderful car.
Had an Audi A4 1.8T, an Audi TT 225 and an Audi S4.
Purchased new, all were completely 100% reliable, zero issues and over 80,000 miles on each before they were sold.
Cant say a car is reliable when it is not 200k+ miles. Stupid comments.
@@troytruong8246 That's cute.
I've never owned a car for 200K miles.
Before the 2000s the general advice was to dump it before it got to 100K miles if you didn't want headaches.
On the other hand, traded my Jeep Wrangler with 50,000 miles because it spent all of its time in the shop.
*Individual results may vary*.
this video is just typical american “european car bad” propaganda
if you want to buy an Audi, buy brand new, replace with a different brand or get the newer one once the warranty ran out 😂
Hi Scotty. I'm in Europe. I bought a SEAT Leon Cupra R 1.8l turbo petrol 210hp back in 2003 brand new. It's essentially a rebadged and trimmed down Audi S3 (same engine, chassis, suspension etc). It still runs like a charm. I've put 295,000 km on it. No major problems, a couple of sensors, coil pack once after several years. Other than that regular maintenance at a trusted independent garage. I get 32+mpg on motorway (7.5l/100km). The problem with diesel is the fun stops at 4.5k rpms and the engine noise is not great. In a petrol engine, the fun starts at 4.5k rpm as you know 😂😂😂.
Same as me doing UberEats in Australia with a Polo GTI 2006 (20VT) with 240.000k. Rock solid! Thinking to stage up it soon.
It looks like that in the US they break constantly. Maybe its because of the mechanics there?
@@maxferreiroMop nope - different quality control. Mercedes in Europe is amazing, but in the US Scotty trash talks it and probably for a good reason.
@@maxferreiroMop because they made them in MX.
@@maxferreiroMop Metric system is hard. Same situation with recommended service intervals, preventative inspections, and... I live here and most Mechanics are not qualified, save for passing a factory cert. ( Which are not very difficult, or interchangeable because of many "American" "reasons. IMO) The DIY Community here understands engineering basics and beyond, anticipate probable failure modes, can troubleshoot well beyond a forum search and repair manual flow charts.
Took delivery of my new Toyota last Thursday. Love it!
Thank you for making informative as well as entertaining videos, Scotty. :)
The lord blessin the world brother
The VAG 1.9TDI PD diesel engine (especially the 130 horsepower variant) is known here in the uk for being extremely reliable and economic. It sounds like an agricultural vehicle is coming down the road when one goes by but I average 45mpg combined in a 2003 Passat wagon with this engine. Mine has 155k miles on the clock and runs without issue.
As long as the oil is changed every 10k with the correct PD oil (the camshaft actually operates pump injectors) they are known to run for more than 300k miles without needing major work.
130 horsepower? Is that a lawn mower? Lol just kidding buddy. That kind of car would never work here in Canada it would never start in the winter. I got a 2003 ford f 150 v8 5.4 litre gas got 520000km I do a oil change every 100k km or when I remember which is about every 4 or 5 years, just gas in and it always starts even when it’s -40°c I just drive it for work, everyone over here prefers a nice suv or a pickup truck to the point where most manufacturers stopped
Selling sedans. And you can’t buy a diesel since 2015 except those massive v8 pickups like the dodge 2500 with a 6.7 Cummins diesel. No one wants them because not every gas station sells diesel and it’s hard to find parts and mechanics that know how to work on diesels. And in the winter they just won’t start specially if they got a small
Engine Like a 2 litre or 2.5 . Well oin the end European vehicles are good for Europe, and North American vehicles are good for North America. You will never see a Renault in North America the same way you won’t see a ram 5500 in Europe.
@@89ayrtoncs Why they work well in Finland then? It's just as cold if not more than in Canada with worse driving conditions?
@@89ayrtoncs that's not correct. The Audi 1.9 TDI is super reliable (arguably one of the most reliable engines ever made) and extremely popular in cold regions of Europe such as Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.
@@ln5747 it will start. an engine heater is recommended though under extreme cold
I started watching you because I was car shopping. I bought my Toyota and I’m still watching you! Entertaining and educational.
Hahaa- I watch a lot of car channels (most of these I’ll never get) just for entertainment 😂 better than tv most days
You're smart to buy a toyota. I bought an 01' lexus with 174 thousand miles on it two years ago and have never regreted it. I can't believe people still buy VW. They don't do their homework by watching Scotty
Now you can do your own services instead of being ripped off. I doubt it would break and need any professional mechanic work anytime soon, it’s a Toyota! Great to hear.
Same 2021 Corolla hatchback
@@seane.9937 yeah they are all stupid only toyota knows how to make cars
The inserts were really good! The huge car with the tiny wheels cracked me up! So how about a shout out to this friend of his? He deserves to have his door broken down with people trying to hire him! An honest mechanic deserves some love!
I'm pretty sure the dealer who's working for wouldn't appreciate the fact that he does the job for less than half the price on the side ;)
@@mc00094 good point. Still, screw 'em! They deserve to go out of business for bad business practices. And guys like him are the David to their Goliath.
We only know that he is honest with his high school buddy. We don't know how honest he is with other people or how much he charged them.
@@steringp1434 you make a good point.
Scotty, the German build diesels are actually super reliable.
I have a golf 6 1.6 TDI. It has 282000km (166000 miles) standard 5 speed transmission and it's been trouble free driving with it since I have it. Personally I have it since it was 200.000. Same on my gearbox it doesn't move or shake at all.
When my mechanic changed the distribution belt he mentioned the engine was in excellent condition. It was done at 220000.
I don't know about the American made ones but diesels from Germany are great and reliable.
Yeah that’s the TDI, that aren’t sold in North America, they sell TFSI gas Audis, now tell me a 2.0 TFSI gasoline will make 282000km without trouble. My 2.0 TFSI Tiguan blew the turbo at 90000km. Not to mention they aren’t great in our winters.
5 years is reliable? lol
@@s.m.5343 Not sure where you read 5 years in my message? It's from 2010..
@@89ayrtoncs they also did sell the tdi in America until dieselgate so this applies
@@s.m.5343 I guess its reliable for people who lease it out for 4-5 years and are probably gonna sell or buy another car after anyways
Scotty, you really are too honest... most mechanics need businss and some might make things up. For example I had a warm air conditioner on my Chevy Cavalier...years a go. He took a tire pressure gauge on the air condition valve. With the Car off. No pressure...I'm glad i left and didn't use his service. I am still waiting for a mechanic who tells me that the ( Hexafigometer ) is broken...this never happened. I salute you for being very honest and I appreciate the advice you give.
Nice to have a friend who is a mechanic. My son is not a mechanic but he is handy with his hands and works on his truck for everything except major stuff like transmission or differential or engine rebuilds. Saves me a lot of money all it costs me is coffee or tools that I buy and give to him.
Would you like to be my father? haha I also need some tools and have some handy hands
Take it to the dealers, picture of vaseline appears 😆 Great work Scotty
3.0 V6 diesel from audi/vag is one of the most reliable modern engines. Here in europe you'll easily see them reach 1.000.000 km
not really, more like 300k-400k with a lot of luck
Even the supercharged v6 tsfi is amazing and reliable…
@@prabeeshsidhu the 3.0 tfsi might be ok but the 2.0 are garbage, Toyota all the way
Had a number of Audis since my first Audi 100 Quattro in 1993. Had very few problems with them. I would call them extremely reliable. Never had any suspension issues in spite of our tribble pot holed roads in the UK. Though the two issues I have had have been painfully expensive. I door that wouldn't open on an A8 and EGR valve and DPF on A6. Considering in total I have spent more than twenty years owning Audis (Had a couple of Mercs and a Volvo in between) they have worked out pretty cheep per year. Just need money set aside for when things go pear shaped. The pleasure of driving Audis, especially Quattros on windy roads is worth the occasional expense.
Yes, indeed
I love how Scotty gives credit whenever he finds an exception to the rule.
The dieselgate special. Noice
Great Video Scotty, you make me laugh and you remind me of my dad. He was a mechanic and taught me something at the shop. Keep up the good work..angella
My last car was an Audi 2008 A4 V6 3l TDi S line. It was an abs amazing car. Reliable coz I maintained it correctly. Highways it was incredible. Power.. fast! Super car it was.
Scotty is always amazing. Can you imagine his neighbors..."there goes Scotty again yelling and laughing on his driveway"
I was sitting here thinking about his neighbors too lol
@@CarrotHawk Something to think about haha
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Still daily driving my 2004 Audi A6 2.5TDI (older V6). This car was previously treated rough (440K miles on mileage), but still drives and runs fine. Making most of repair myself with help from friend who worked with VAG vehicles.
Older vag group cars are indestructible
SCOTTY, YOU ARE AN INTERNATIONAL TREASURE. HOPE YOU'LL NEVER STOP!
A few months later, he hints at his retirement 💀
I had a 2002 A6 3.0 TFSI and there wasn’t a major problem at all apart from the occasional mechanical wear like busted cv joins once and a battery. The car ran great, crazy acceleration, prompt heating/cooling. Sold it after 200k+ mileage to upgrade. Mechanics were a ripoff because they just didn’t understand this beauty.
Did you mean you had a 2012?
@@austinmerrival927 No...a beautiful black 2002
@@BioSlayer111 2002 A6 did not have the 3.0T V6 TFSI engine, it was put in an A6 as early as 2009 model I believe.
I'm lucky to have a guy like you, Scotty, with 30+ years of experience near me who works on VW and Audi and fare on Price and a very honest guy, straight up
The picture of the Vaseline just killed me .🤣
Your love ones hope you can comeback to life again.
There are a lot of dipsticks out there. I gave up on the German cars in the early 90s and went the cheaper more reliable way with Honda, then Toyota.
You live once.. life is too short to drive a boring nasty cheap Toyota's your whole life.
@@sleepyjoescumbag1663 haha big smoke thats right👌
“What does crud do? IT SINKS TO THE BOTTOM!”
The absolute best Mechanic Monday Scotty wisdom!
I had a Vauxhall in the UK. It wouldn’t hold the amount of oil it was supposed to. I took the oil pan off and it had about an inch of burnt, tar looking stuff on the bottom of the pan. I also had to buy a new distributor due to a worn lug. I sold it for $500 to my supervisor and he said he would send me the money…right.
That's why wise mechanics will tell you, when recommissioning an old vehicle that's been sitting for years - start by dropping the sump. Clean the crud out *before* starting the engine.
And yet lots of us still eat shrimp
Many years ago I was at a highway service / fuel area and someone had dumped a bunch of diesel fuel on the concrete ramp back down to the Interstate. It was worse than driving on ice. The car in front of me turned a slow-motion 270 degree near-circle; my company vehicle only slid off the side and banged into the guard rail.
In Europe they are luxury cars too, there are smaller Audis ike the A2 but they are still a lot more expensive than a "regular" car of it's class. Love your show Scotty, I know an honest man when I see one 🙏
My dad has a 2014 Audi A8 TDI he bought it new in April 2013 we love it it goes like 800 miles on one tank of Diesel it has 115,000 miles on it
Has he had any issues with it ?
That's great. The car may have cost him over $100k. Most people couldn't afford it. By the way, where does he get it serviced? These are the points of the video.
What size is the tank?
My 2011 Jetta wagon with the 4 cyl TDI has a 14.5 gallon tank and can do 5-600 miles with hwy driving.
Never go to the dealer for anything.
The point of this video is you will HAVE to go to a dealer unless you know an Indy Audi mechanic who works for reduced labor costs.
The flash of the jar of Vaseline was quite apropos when talking about the dealers shop. LOL
2015 Audi A7 tdi owner. Truth is mine was 82k and i paid 37k. Yes i change my oil every 5k and fuel at 15k, but i also do the work on it most of the time. OBDEleven is my scan tool and when i have emission issues; straight to the dealer i go. Has been a fabulous car, made in Germany an dependable. Changing and coding the battery this weekend. Original battery (8 years old). Other than tires and brakes, no problems 116k on the clock. Could you get screwed on these cars, yes. Go with the German made production cars; dont ask me about my Q7 made in slovenia.
i’ve owned a 2012 audi a7 3.0 supercharged (kompressor) gasoline. i’ve made sure it’s manufactured in germany before purchase 🥰🥰😉😉
Audi was never produced in Slovenia ! You maybe confused it with Slovakia...
What do u mean by u change ur fuel at 15k….
Tdi engine are so popular in the UK and pretty reliable
Vw, skoda, audi, seat, porsche
2.0 tdi and 3.0 tdi
Very Economic and powerful engine
Especially 4×4 quattro system
It might be interesting for you VW use 3.0 tdi engine in porcshe panamera
And you can find some of them with 300 k miles on o'clock and still work
Yes these brands are an option when you live in a European country where the parts and cars are numerous.
Still way down on reliability and customer satisfaction ratings though I see.....
@Prime Artemis VW Audi group.
@Prime Artemis fair enough, mind you many of the peeps on you tube say otherwise. I've seen quite a few VWs broken down by the side of the road here in Cornwall....and the odd Range Rover. Any other surveys apart from that one?
@Prime Artemis I managed to find the source you mentioned. It's about specific models, and gets its info from Kelly Blue Book (highly contentious in its own right) and another that's not even quoted. Couldn't find Lexus in it at all. I'm no expert, but it seems the consensus finds the Japanese and Korean makers to be the best, with the likes of Land Rover and Jaguar bringing up the rear. Speaking to local people (including mechanics) I struggle to find that VW group vehicles are any better than anything else. It's all a fallacy I reckon, born out of the Bug and now trendy surfer bus. People eventually buy into an image and pay inflated prices no matter what, much like Apple products.
Loved my 2000 VW Jetta with the TDI engine (Code ALH, I think. Well-recognized as being a really excellent version), BUT when my local TDI enthusiast/owner buddy who worked on these engines decided to move away, I was in trouble. Toward the end (2010) when I had to pay VW $900 to replace the alternator (dealership was my only choice at the time) I knew owning a TDI wasn't really worth it anymore.
why is that? Changing an alternator on that Jetta is about the same, if not actually cheaper than any other car. I had to replace the AC compressor unit on my A1, independent garage though, and that plus labour and AC recharge was about 900 or so, somehow cheaper than if it had been on something like a Corsa.
If anything, what matters is how many miles you make, and if diesel mileages actually make sense, or if you're better off having a petrol because of not doing that many miles.
@@diogovieira3362 That's a question for VW. Almost without exception, any component for the TDI engine was more expensive to procure and to service at a VW dealership than the common 2.0 liter non-turbo gasoline engine at the time. Any TDI owner can attest to that. Even oil and filter changes had a higher charge. That's why so many of us did basic stuff on our own or sought the help of fellow TDI owners who enjoyed wrenching for a much more reasonable fee.
In addition, independent mechanics almost all shied away from such a specialized, rarely-seen engine like a VW diesel. Drivers who were reliant on VW dealership service saw fuel savings eventually wiped out due to higher cost of parts and higher cost of service for the diesel engines. It is the hidden detriment to diesel ownership, at least in the US. And I liked my 10 years with my TDI. But for the most part, diesel ownership is not for the everyday driver.
@@anthonyc1883 guess its extremely different in Europe compared to the US. Finding parts is extremely easy, and its way better to do it outside of the dealer. Going to the dealer though ends up giving you the same problems for the most part, but I guess it should be easier for us seeing how we're right where the brand is, for the most part.
I was going to look at a 2009 VW Passat 2.0T with 102k miles for 4600 would you recommend? Any suggestions besides the timing chain and PCV check? I really like this car so hopefully it’s a good deal 😊
@@cryptoisaac Sorry, I have nothing to offer in terms of advice on that.
Scotty’s laughter just makes my day. All the car advice is just the cherry on top
I have a 2017 A3 2.0T 4 cylinder it's been running excellent. Regular oil changes and maintenance with 40k miles. Love the car!
40k is like 2 years of driving !! Basically new
Just wait! ;)
tbf an A3 is more of a VW then an Audi
4:10 Yes, vaseline is needed badly. I laughed.
I laughed so hard...
You should get a complimentary tube with the purchase....
@@devildog5354 if they are nice they’ll give you a tube
I’m an Audi owner and I laughed 🤣
4:15 I laughed even more..... 5 seconds after the Vaseline, “He was in a rather unique position...”
My friends 2014 Q5 TDI is in great condition after 134,000 miles. Rock solid. Such a shame that they had to cheat :(
wait who cares that they cheated??? does that seriously bother you or affect your choice? lmao crybaby
Their "cheating" consisted of having their cars tuned to get the highest power output and get the best fuel economy possible. Detuning it to get less power and fuel economy to meet some bogus emission standards is cheating everybody.
There was no cheating, they are great engines
I made a HUGE mistake and took my Porsche diesel to Jiffy Lube for an oil change on a Sunday (nothing else was opened) and the end of the vacuum they use to suck out the old oil broke down in the engine. They couldn't find it and had to have it towed to a European auto shop. $2,100 and 2 days of labor later, the shop found the plastic and took care of everything. Jiffy Lube did pay for the repairs, but it all could have been avoided if they had just properly drained the oil in the first place.
This is a good example why Audis have a reputation for being reliable cars in Europe than can do 200k+ miles, they're all TDIs. Those V6s just keep going. The gasoline motors have been more problematic in the past which is possibly why they don't have a great rep in the US.
Audi's don't have a reputation of reliable in Europe. They are bought for styling and brand not for reliability.
@@redwhite_040 Their reputation here in the EU is not that bad. It's way better than their direct competition (BMW) and on par with Mercedes.
@@redwhite_040 You never owned an 3.0TDI obviously. There is hadly any better diesel engine out there. And yes they are bought because they are known being reliable in europe.
I have a A4 Sline with 214k miles....I found a 6speed manual. I gave changed the timing belt, starter and water pump at 199k. I LOVE IT.
Audis engine 3.0 TDi and 1.9 TDI are the most bulletproof engines ever made!
There are alot of examples in Europe that made above 1 000 000 km with them.
1.9 maybe, not 3.0 🤣
@@ln5747 countless of examples 3.0 with a million km.
I own this exact same 2014 TDI- the car is AMAZING. Also note you need to change the ash filter every so often too.
Bought a 2014 Audi A6 TDI with 30k miles, a few years back. I've put 40k miles and never had a single issue with the car. These diesel engines are extremely solid. The only issue that could come up would be the DPF(diesel particle filter), which by the way is covered under the emission warranty up to 8 yrs from msrp or 100k miles.
Not to mention the performance/ efficiency aspect of them. 38 mpg freeway, around 30 mpg combined. And people, these engines have 428 ft/lbs of torque at 1750 rpm. Again, 428 ft/lbs, just think about it. It pulls extremely satisfying without revving hard. 0-60 mph in 5.5s.
And at the end of the day you look at the mpg and it's 30.
Another aspect to consider is the quality of the interior of these cars, the materials used and the German craftsmanship. Interior space is amazing.
So Scotty, I don't appreciate your input, you're not 100% on the money with this car.
Overall this is an amazing piece of engineering. My A6 TDI was one of the best cars I ever had.
My dad got an audi a6, its been running for 10years, 200.000km and no repare needed on the engine, only windows and exterior. Audi isnt bad
Edit: changed to km. Apparantly 10km=1mile isnt used much.
What year? C7 A6 with the 3.0 V6 TFSI?
love seeing scotty get so excited about a good deal
I’m an Audi A7 3.0tdi owner. The longer I own this car the more I love it, it’s reliable, practical and beautiful
I have a 2013 A4 with the 2.0T 4-cylinder engine with 75K miles and an APR stage 2 engine tune. Like the guy who owns the A6 in this video, I change my oil every 5K instead of 10K and take meticulous care of it. Only thing I've had to replace is the EGR. Other than that, this car has been bulletproof and a hell of a lot of fun to drive!! 😁👍
Hi, petrol engine, 211 hp right? Do you know when you have to change the chain and water pump? I have same engine but they say nothing in the manual about that. Beside that is the best car i ever drived.
Stage 2 tune? Does it make it faster?
Wait and se
That's a damn good car. Love Audi.
Good day Scotty and everyone
Thank you for this. I was thinking of getting a 2013/14 B8.5 A4 2.0 T. I'm not a car guy, but I enjoy a reasonable challenge and am able to do lots of things myself. I'm aware of the B8.0 issues, hence why I want the B8.5. . Any car I get I'd replace the battery, sparks, fuses, sensors with quality ones..
I've owned my 2014 Audi S5 since it was new. I kept up with the maintenance and servicing. At 80,000 miles I've never had any issues with it.
Massive respect to Mr. Scotty, but he will never scare me out from Audi's.. It's all about taking care of them.. Drive B7 A4 2.0T 4CYL now at 200km never had any issue..
Dont even bother..toyota fan boys all over the channel..they will never understand what is a real car. I have a 2.0 tfsi 400 hp with a lot of km! Nearly 300.000 .never had an issue also
Driving a 2016 A7 that I bought from a 3 year lease prior to me owning it. Flawless vehicle. An event every time I drive it. If I wanted something basic, I'd drive a diesel Rabbit, but I'm one time on this Earth.
Scotty. Every car model I search on CZcams, your face shows up: DONT BUY THIS ONE !! 😂
Can someone make a montage of Scotty, waving his hands non-stop, as a director of a symphony?
In India, we buy the Audi(VW) TDI engines only! TDI's are still okay for a second over a TSI anyday.
Yeah those tdis are insane, I had a 2.0 TFSI and really wish I got a TDI but now I have the 3.0 supercharged
People in India don't care about reliability they buy audis to impress girls, I'm really happy with my toyota Etios Liva
An indian
@@BenilJoseph Poor.
Happy holidays everybody enjoy this day with family and friends
Scotty, I have a 2001 solara & all the pins holding the wood trim in the passenger door panel broke & otherwise the interior is perfect. Can I use super glue or does Minnesota heat cold affect the adherence?
I’ve wrenched my own cars for decades. My dad was a mechanic. My grandad was a mechanic. When I bought my Q7 with 93k miles I meet my match. I have scan tools. I have knowledge. I have the internet. But this car is impossible. Never again an Audi or a VW. Too complex. The Vag-Com scan tool will still leave you with 20 guesses. Usually I will replace half a dozen parts before you find the right solution. Not to mention the faults that appear only because you have an old battery! Taking Scotty’s advice and going older Toyota or Honda.
I doubt you will feel the gear lever shake it probably has no connection to the transmittion except some cables or wires
Because of Scotty I bought a used Lexus is250 . Did I regret it? No it runs great as Scotty would say it drives like a dream. New cars losses value too fast used car is the way to go 🙂 just have a good mechanic to check it
Great car, its a shame how little leg space it has in the back seats tho
@@MrGW2fanboy true but it wa a car I always wanted for my self not for me and the family and friends 😂🤣
@@hancho8766 yeah pretty much the same for me, I want to get one for myself never really have more than 1 passenger but parents keep telling me 'it's too little space don't get it' xD
@@MrGW2fanboy my word of advice be selfish and get it you won’t be disappointed. Not everyone’s advice is the best and sometimes you have to make the decision for you the resale value on them are pretty good you can buy one drive it and sell it for close to what you paid for it and get a bigger ride if you need it
love your vids man, keep em coming
So my question sould I buy 🤔 help me there's a A3 2010 hatch s-line 8k very cheap but has no issues 157000kms stil pretty low miles what u think Scotty ??? It's clean but I don't know
over here in Europe have a 2009 VW TDI engine with 180k miles with 700 miles range on a full tank. still going strong
Over here in the states, VW is crap 💩 and comes from Mexico!
@@marktepper3440 probably made the engine out of Tacos 😂😂
@@des1458 I love my 2021 VW GTI Taco edition. Actually very well put together compared to the crap from Detroit.
Scotty: Please never quit. You are helping so many people! May God bless you richly.
He never said he's quitting !!
Hate to break it to y’all but eventually this man will retire happily. Not soon tho
He’s helping himself.
@@davidbillyard6629 he’s entitled to do so.
@@raymarcable1292 he’s entitled to do so.
I bought a 2015 Audi A6 2.0T back in 2017 with 30k miles. Not a single issue with regular maintenance. put 90k miles on it and would be driving it now if somebody didn't crash into and total it. Really great car for me. Just bought a 2022 CPO bmw X3. Scottie would hate me lol.
Thanks for video. What do you think about 2023 Audi Q7?
Is Q7 reliable?
Scotty said something good about diesels. I am still shocked 😁. Diesel power ❤️
I like Toyota Land Cruiser and 4runner diesels too. I have a 4runner 2.4 td. It has 280,000 kms with original 5 speed manual transmission and engine. 3 months ago my friend mechanic changed all the front parts. They were all original! Even the brake pads😂😂. Now it runs so smooth,that I think I will keep it as long as I can get parts. I have to repair the passenger, back window and the back struts and some rust. I can't wait to rebuild that thing. Other than the paint, it will look like a brand new truck.
@@user-gv7st5xk6s da atrocities ddo stay
@@user-gv7st5xk6s da atrocities ddo stay y
@@markferbert52 what?
@@user-gv7st5xk6s I think I was hacked I never wrote these comments
Toyota oil cooler blew. Thank God my engine didn’t. Don’t remember seeing a video on it either.
It is the Toyota of north America not Japan.
@@abeninan4017 😂
I saw an Audi (can't remember the model) with the front end totally torn out on a lift at my Indy mechanic. He said he was doing the timing belt or something like that. As far as the "lifetime" tranny fluid - my Volvo V70 came (48k miles) with that same manufacturer "recommendation" and my Indy told me "you will absolutely destroy the transmission if you don't change the fluid periodically," and when I looked into it he was correct.
He's right about the VW/Audi 2.0Ts. I've owned two VAG cars with a 2.0T 07 GTI and '10 A4. Both were nightmares to own. Check engine lights left and right and the A4 timing chain tensioner broke and almost toasted the whole engine. Luckily the chain only jumped two teeth and didn't bend any valves so I was able to replace the timing chain and drive it another two years before I sold it but still. Since then and now all the Audis I've owned have the 3.0 Supercharged V6. Phenomenal engine. Great power and aftermarket support and very very reliable by VW/Audi standards.
The reason why they're way more popular in Europe is because it's considered as a reliable car, i mean the standard in America for high mileage is extremely high compared to Europe, here 180 000km+ (110 000 miles) is considered a lot while in America, some cars can go easily over 200k-300k miles (320 000 - 480 000km).
While german cars are considered junk in America, in Europe people say they're the most reliable ones ..
Man this thing can go 409,000km no problem. In Europe we don't drive that much.
@@dragospahontu yeah i know they can last a lot but most people can't maintain their car good enough for it to happen
@@dragospahontu That's what he is saying. For example, a 500 miles in most states is nothing. I know people that drives 75 miles one way to work daily. There is cars 2019 for sale with over 100,000 already.
It feels great to have someone or know someone that happens to be an honest mechanic.
Cuz they do got ur back, when u explain what’s goin on. Especially when u have a car community and u have in common with them.
I own a 2014 2.0T 6spd mt and I absolutely love it, but I’ve also had Audi before so I know what to look for and that maintenance schedule needs to be followed religiously. Just take care of your car and it’ll take care of you. Yes all makes and models have those odd ones out.
Just chiming in as a European: Audi is a luxury brand here as well. Volkswagen are the "common" cars, then there's the budget options from Skoda and Seat. Premium VAG (Volkswagen Auto Group) brands are Audi and Porsche, and you'll find those brands working together as well. Then there's the two everybody ignores: Lamborghini and Bugatti. They're just doing their own thing, Lamborghini is mostly just rebadging top of the line Audis and Bugatti just sits there, burning money.
As a general rule a diesel will out last a gasoline engine. They way they are built has just about everything to do with that. The bad thing is finding a mechanic that really knows how to work on them. I would love to have one of those older Mecedes 300D but values on them are going to the moon now.
Scotty,
It’s interesting to see how different the USA is from Europe.
Most german brands don’t depreciate as fast, and in some countries (like mine) you can actually have a harder time on finding a mechanic with all the knowledge and tools to work on many Japanese cars (including Toyota, which also sold diesels until recently) than any german car, which easily makes them more expensive to fix if they break.
Most german cars can range from long lasting engines and transmissions to the exact opposite, often within the same lineup.
In Audis (for instance), the Tiptronic transmissions are usually reliable, and you see lots of them running for hundreds of thousand km with a tune (asking more of all the components), without major breakdowns (the multitronic transmissions often fail in cars on the stock form).
That being said, manual transmission cars are still very common in Europe (not the case of the 3.0 TDI engine, which I believe that only exists with auto), and that helps in keeping some things simpler on that particular subject.
Like I say for quite some years, German car brands can have some of the best engineered things and some of the worst, often in the same car!
When buying a used car, it is advisable to look very carefully which are the models to buy, and which ones to avoid (most people ignore that).
On a final note, VW group cars have probably one of the most complete and easy (cheap to own) “scan tools” (VCDS), which allows to do most things that only the dealer can do (it reads and codes most if not all VW/Audi/Seat and Skoda cars).
Although VCDS is not a part of VW, it actually brings a whole new level of analysis and understanding to the enthusiastic DIY person, which is helped by a huge online community (other advantage of any brand that sells a lot of units in a particular region).
This is not to say that they’re cars that anyone can easily work on them (they aren’t), but they do have some real advantages in Europe on that subject (even when compared to MB or BMW).
And as diesel cars are so common over here, it’s easier to find a mechanic that is used to work on them, which also brings the maintenance costs down.
As for main dealers, they still rip you off.
Cheers.
PS: I always find funny when cars like the A6 are called a “small car” in the USA, as they’re not small by European standards.
My A6 Avant Quattro has a 3L V6 engine , and I have manual transmissiom, its even more reliable and cheaper for maintenance than the one in the video
@@cipri198zero why is it cheaper? I'm looking to buy one of those as a first car.
@@marcdejong929 because is not full option ( mine was a police car before ) and because it has manual transmission, my Audi also doesn’t have the comfort/dynamic/sport setting so less things to break. I’m not saying the maintenance is cheap because its not cheap. Is cheaper to buy and maintain in good condition a standard used car than a full options one, plus I get the same performance ( hp, torque, speed ). Anyway is not a car recommended for begginers no matter how tempting the specs are. I hope you’re not begginer , if you are I recommend a 2L engine with maximum 170bhp, power is too tempting…but if you are responsible thats ok
@@cipri198zero thank you for your reply. And thanks a lot for the information. Did you have it for a long time and are you happy with it? Can I ask for the build year?
No I'm not a beginner, I've been driving parents cars for years. But now I would like to buy my own. Greetings, Marc
5:55 if that wasnt under FCA I probably wouldve gotten a Giulia. I just love the design of that car!
The EA888 gen 1 2.0 4 cyl turbo gasoline engines were prone to issues like timing chain stretch. The gen 3 are much more bulletproof. Rule 1 do your preventative maintenance and they will last. I do a lot of the light to medium maintenance myself, which does save tons of money. They are super tunable and tons of fun.
M60 tanks had turbocharged diesel engines in them. They didn't accelerate like M1 tanks (hard to beat a turbine engine for that), but you'd be surprised by how fast a turbocharged V12 diesel can start moving 60 tons.
the old german leopard 2`s had 1500hp worth of V12 diesel power though, going over 40mph. bet the acceleration was decent with 3.500 lb-ft
Well yeah the cool thing abput the turbines in the m1 to me is tbeir loud whe. Your morving but at idle it can be pretty quiet considering its literally a turbine engine in a tank. Its just, turbines are a peculiar choice
I own 2 Audi's and I agree with Scotty on this one. If you don't want to work on your car, don't buy VW's or Audi's! I absolutely love mine! They are fun to drive and pretty fast for a 4 cylinder but even my 2014 with 75K miles on it is due for some serious maintenance!
That didn’t make sense!
@@sasothestrategizer how not? Yes they are fun cars but a unless you are prepared to put in some serious work they aren't for you.
What hes saying is if your cheap or poor dont buy one nothing wrong with audis compared to American brands but as stated its a luxury car so you pay the luxury car tax for maintenance and repair and thats where we Americans loose it so we trade them for something else or a newer model then say audis are bad 🙄
My 2014 Audi A4 b8.5 with a 2.0 tdi has now about 150.000km which are about 93.000 miles and has no real issues so far. Okay, I think the Wishbones need a replacement which is a little expensive if they are make these light knocking noices while driving backwards with turned wheels but no of the problems seome people say it will have. The Engine runs fine and doesn't drink any oil. I life in the mountains so we have winter with enough snow and during summer I love driving relativ fast through the corners. My A4 takes it with no struggle. I know people with b9 A4s with problems but as well know how they driver their car. They think the car was expensive so it should take some abuse. Like pushing it when engin e is still cold. I take care with my car and as well pushed when its warmed up. So far it works out for me.^^
@@AlcatrazCrylake I do all my own maintenance! My B8.5 is a 2.0T gas engine. And an injector got plugged up, cylinder 2 went lean and one of the exhaust valves gave up. Burned a hole right through it! So head came off I replaced both exhaust valves and media blasted the rest. All new timing chains and it runs better than the day I got it. It's all just nuts and bolts! Working on cars isn't rocket science...
It's the V6 and V8 cars you have to be careful of at major service time or some repair repair work requires an engine out job or at least all the front ends off for access and it gets pricey. Good cars though.
I have a '99 A4 with a 2.8L V6 with a slight oil leak from the valve cover gasket. I've changed it, the timing chain tensioner gasket and the cam cap something like 4 times and it still leaks a small amount. But hey I bought it for $500 so I might as well just drive the thing and take care of it.