Volkswagen MK6 TDI - "DieselGate" Buyers Guide
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- čas přidán 17. 01. 2023
- A buyer's guide for the VW Mk6 turbo diesel. Please let me know if you have any questions!
This is a brief overview, but if you'd like to see one topic looked into more , let me know and I'll respond in the comment or make a video if that seems more sensible. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Finally found the right video. All these mechanics just talk about all the possible problems but no solutions. Thanks for providing all these solutions for a underrated car
I just got my first VW and diesel ever. I’ve had it about 2 months with zero issues. It’s videos like these (simple and to the point) that give me hope. I am completely blown away by this car and I want to keep it for a very long time.
This video is 🔥. I’ve owned a few a tdis, all mkV variants, for about 14 years and this video covers every issue I’ve learned about in that time.
Hey! Just dropping by. Your videos are awesome.
Nice informative video. Just purchased a mk6 TDI Golf after previously have owned a 04 Golf and 95 Jetta. Love it.
Bought my 2002 Jetta Tdi in 06 as my "forever car" ..T-boned in 2017 @149k. Cost of all maintenance over those 11 years averaged around $350 annually (95% dealer serviced). Great reliable car!
What did you get to replace it?
Looking at one right now, just inquired about the timing belt as it's @110k miles. Plenty of faming communities where I live, they never complain about the diesel.
I'm rewatching all of your videos lol. The golf I wanted to buy ended up selling to someone else. I've been utterly gutted lol
A couple options in my area still but the one I wanted got away. Hopefully in two weeks I'll have one.
88k miles for $12k.
Ty
I can’t for the life of me understand why VW even messed with the TDI software in the first place! Even now, after my TDI has been “fixed,” the gas mileage is still great! On average, I get around 36 to40mpg. If I drive on the highway, it’s even higher! I’m probably missing something, but I don’t understand why other companies don’t put more diesel engines in their cars.
Can you do more videos on the MK5 2.5? Jetta/Golf/Rabbit
When something pops up on this, or if I get a project 2.5l car, definitely! Fortunately for me and my girlfriend, it's a very reliable car. Unfortunately for my CZcams content, there's not often something to replace to make a video on.
I seen a 2012 volks tdi golf, i want a car i can modify and use as a daily, ive had a car before but never driven manual. Would i have issues with the clutch system since I'll be learning manual in this car? I dont wanna worry about spending lots of money on a clutch or whatever i tear from learning. I knew a freind that had a honda and needed a new clutch on it because he was relatively new to manuals.
VW manuals are pretty bulletproof. I learned on an old school Passat, clutch still held great after I was done learning, through some very hard driving, and teaching others. They're very easy to learn on and built to take abuse as long as it isn't a bunch of launches and/or flooring it past 4th gear under 2k RPM.
To add onto that, I still wasn't proficient driving stick when I bought my TDI Golf and it has zero issues. And Honda transmissions aren't super strong so it makes sense someone could wear one out while learning.
@@eurodriven2507 Hey i appreciate the quick response, ive been looking everywhere for cars, and im considering this Volkswagen i see. Im very glad the golf can handle a new manual driver, again thank you for the info god bless
You still got those goal wheels from the 2011 golf? Let me know if they're for sale.
I've still got em, I'm pretty attached to them. I wanted them since I got the car in 2018, finally found a reasonably priced set a couple years ago.
What company do you recommend for the delete tune?
From what I've seen, MrTuning and Malone are the only real options. MrTuning can set readiness if you need that in your area. Malone has been tried and trusted for a long time. They both have a mutual respect for each other. As far as hardware goes, I couldn't tell you which kits are better than others or which ones should be avoided. The "MK6 TDI owners" and "VW TDI Owners" groups on Facebook have a lot of discussions on these topics.
I want to buy one in 2023
I want to buy one in 2024
your golf doesn’t have a sportwagen badge wdym
The "Jetta Sportwagon" is a Golf wagon, mine is a 2dr hatch though. Look at the front end of a Mk6 Jetta, than a Mk6 Golf, then a "Jetta" wagon, it's clearly a Golf front end and uses Golf parts throughout.
The mk6 Jetta Sportwagen is a golf in pretty much every country except the US, then in 2015 they made it the golf Sportwagen in the US too.
oh, man. why delete egr? its highly integrated in new cars so deleting it can give you more problems with diesel motors. i thought its only popular in russia and near countries coz of low salaries, so ppl try to save on everything.
There's a lot of reasons for and against it, but I'd rather not open that can of worms in a comment thread. Researching on TDIclub will provide you with the reasons why.
@@eurodriven2507 i probably know the answers already. coz its the same in every country. short answer will be money. and thats enough for most ppl
Hi .. my TDI jetta sometimes have starting issue .. but starts well after a few hours of rest .. it just does that on short runs .. turns on fine after few tries .. its a button start
Is it just an extended crank or not starting?
I can’t for the life of me understand why VW even messed with the TDI software in the first place! Even now, after my TDI has been “fixed,” the gas mileage is still great! On average, I get around 36 to40mpg. And if I drive on the highway, it’s even higher! I’m probably missing something, but I don’t understand why other companies don’t put more diesel engines in their cars.