New TDI Owner!

[Incognito]

Hey guys, hows everybody.. Well i just bought an 05 Jetta GLS TDI with 70k,  and im dying to know how i can get better mpg, a little power and how to keep my first diesel on the road(maintence and what not). What do you recommend that i check with the 70k on her?. I was looking at a tuner on Parleys diesel, the PD Power tuner, is it worth the 500 big ones? and will it help or hurt my mpg with normal driving? Anything else you guys could point out to help with mpg is greatly appriciated. Oh and is anyone running different headlight bulbs? I'm thinking of installing PIAA's, worth the cash? Last thing, how do you clean the MAF on these? the torx screws are different from any ive seen. Where can i get those? I know thats alot of questions guys but im really eager to learn all i can about these cars!
                    Thanks to everyone who posts..

[dillenger1]

search function is your friend,nozzles will give a good bump in mpg,though i hear they are really expensive on the pd.

[Incognito]

search function is your friend,nozzles will give a good bump in mpg,though i hear they are really expensive on the pd.

I got ya, but i still cant find anything on the BD power tuner. You mentioned pd, what does that stand for?

[jtanguay]

your '05 model has a PD (pump duse - literally means pump injector) motor.  there is no injection pump, and each injector 'pumps' its own fuel.
oil changes are going to be extremely critical on your car.  only use the 5w40 or 10w40 synthetic oil in it.  

read through this link on tdiclub.  it should give some insight as to how some people have managed to avoid the common problems with the PD motors.

see below how early these things can wear out! looks like the PO neglected to do an oil change, and this person now has to deal with it...

Engine: BRM
Year: 2005.5
Cam failure Y/N, miles: Y, 49200
Type of failure: severe wear
Full oil service history, type, spec, weight, and brand if you have it: Dealer serviced with 505.01(supposedly) at 8k, 18k, 35k, ?, 49k by me w/507 total quatrz
Miles on car: 49250
Mods: none performance wise
Number of starts per day, typically: 3-4

New cam Data:


When was cam replaced: in shop now(VW dealer Service dept.)
Miles on new cam: n/a
Full oil service history, type, spec, weight, and brand if you have it:
Any issues?:
Any wear?:

Any other data you find important or of interest: Bought used w/ 48k on it. If I had only talked the used car dealer into letting me pull the VC before purchase, maybe I wouldn't be in this perdicament.    

Engine: BEW
Year: 2004 Build: 10/2003
Cam failure Y/N, miles: None
Type of failure: N/A
Full oil service history, type, spec, weight, and brand if you have it: bought as CPO at 28K.
36K - Elf DID 505.01
45K - Elf DID 505.01
54K - Motul 505.01
66K - M1 ESP 507 (added DG bypass kit, got RC1+ added CAT 2um fuel filter)
79K - Castrol 507
94K - M1 ESP 507
Miles on car: 94,600
Mods: RC1+, DG kit, CAT ff kit, mufflerectomy, vented wheel liner
Number of starts per day, typically: 4-8

New cam Data: None

When was cam replaced: Hasn't been
Miles on new cam:
Full oil service history, type, spec, weight, and brand if you have it:
Any issues?:
Any wear?:

Any other data you find important or of interest: I do think the DG kit, along with the CAT fuel filter will go a long way to preserving the seemingly fragile valvetrain components of our PDs, even though in my gut I feel the Delvac ESP will do even better than VAG oils while being LESS costly. I had my cam and lifters inspected a few months ago, posted pics in a thread. Not damage or wear to speak of. Pics didn't do it justice.

thats post #13 from the tdiclub.  there are some good specific things in that post which you can do to prolong the life of your PD motor.  such as the bypass filter kit, and CAT fuel filter.  both will remove more contaminants out of both the oil, and fuel.  removing contaminants out of the oil is moreso important because of the EGR system.  soot contaminated oil is very abbrasive, and will wear parts much quicker than clean oil.  there is a lot of pressure on the cam lobes as they fire the injector lobes.  this is why there is so many problems.  using the specific oils is a must!

this youtube link will show you a recent posters issues with this type of motor.  if your motor sounds like this, then you've got problems.

[Incognito]

your '05 model has a PD (pump duse - literally means pump injector) motor.  there is no injection pump, and each injector 'pumps' its own fuel.
oil changes are going to be extremely critical on your car.  only use the 5w40 or 10w40 synthetic oil in it.  

read through this link on tdiclub.  it should give some insight as to how some people have managed to avoid the common problems with the PD motors.

see below how early these things can wear out! looks like the PO neglected to do an oil change, and this person now has to deal with it...

Engine: BRM
Year: 2005.5
Cam failure Y/N, miles: Y, 49200
Type of failure: severe wear
Full oil service history, type, spec, weight, and brand if you have it: Dealer serviced with 505.01(supposedly) at 8k, 18k, 35k, ?, 49k by me w/507 total quatrz
Miles on car: 49250
Mods: none performance wise
Number of starts per day, typically: 3-4

New cam Data:


When was cam replaced: in shop now(VW dealer Service dept.)
Miles on new cam: n/a
Full oil service history, type, spec, weight, and brand if you have it:
Any issues?:
Any wear?:

Any other data you find important or of interest: Bought used w/ 48k on it. If I had only talked the used car dealer into letting me pull the VC before purchase, maybe I wouldn't be in this perdicament.    

Engine: BEW
Year: 2004 Build: 10/2003
Cam failure Y/N, miles: None
Type of failure: N/A
Full oil service history, type, spec, weight, and brand if you have it: bought as CPO at 28K.
36K - Elf DID 505.01
45K - Elf DID 505.01
54K - Motul 505.01
66K - M1 ESP 507 (added DG bypass kit, got RC1+ added CAT 2um fuel filter)
79K - Castrol 507
94K - M1 ESP 507
Miles on car: 94,600
Mods: RC1+, DG kit, CAT ff kit, mufflerectomy, vented wheel liner
Number of starts per day, typically: 4-8

New cam Data: None

When was cam replaced: Hasn't been
Miles on new cam:
Full oil service history, type, spec, weight, and brand if you have it:
Any issues?:
Any wear?:

Any other data you find important or of interest: I do think the DG kit, along with the CAT fuel filter will go a long way to preserving the seemingly fragile valvetrain components of our PDs, even though in my gut I feel the Delvac ESP will do even better than VAG oils while being LESS costly. I had my cam and lifters inspected a few months ago, posted pics in a thread. Not damage or wear to speak of. Pics didn't do it justice.

thats post #13 from the tdiclub.  there are some good specific things in that post which you can do to prolong the life of your PD motor.  such as the bypass filter kit, and CAT fuel filter.  both will remove more contaminants out of both the oil, and fuel.  removing contaminants out of the oil is moreso important because of the EGR system.  soot contaminated oil is very abbrasive, and will wear parts much quicker than clean oil.  there is a lot of pressure on the cam lobes as they fire the injector lobes.  this is why there is so many problems.  using the specific oils is a must!

this youtube link will show you a recent posters issues with this type of motor.  if your motor sounds like this, then you've got problems.

W'oh good job, i didnt know you can use regular synthetic oil, i though you had you use diesel oil. I dunno whats been done to it if anything, well i know the oil was changed but as far as fuel filters ect.. It was sold from the local VW dealer, i guess i can check with them for the maintence records

[diesel smoke]

W'oh good job, i didnt know you can use regular synthetic oil, i though you had you use diesel oil. I dunno whats been done to it if anything, well i know the oil was changed but as far as fuel filters ect.. It was sold from the local VW dealer, i guess i can check with them for the maintence records

You need diesel rated synthetic oil. Shell Rotella-T 5W-40 Full Synthetic is supposed to be good.
Is it 70K miles or Km? If it is miles, you are overdue for a timing belt, if Km, you are due at 96 000 Km.  

[jtanguay]

W'oh good job, i didnt know you can use regular synthetic oil, i though you had you use diesel oil. I dunno whats been done to it if anything, well i know the oil was changed but as far as fuel filters ect.. It was sold from the local VW dealer, i guess i can check with them for the maintence records

You need diesel rated synthetic oil. Shell Rotella-T 5W-40 Full Synthetic is supposed to be good.
Is it 70K miles or Km? If it is miles, you are overdue for a timing belt, if Km, you are due at 96 000 Km.  

aren't the PD motors rated at 100k?  PD's do require special oils.  using a non PD specific oil could lead to engine damage.  the problem is that getting PD certified (i think its 505.01) costs quite a bit of money for all the testing.  just stay away from the 507.00 5w30 oil.  it will give you better MPG, but could result in quicker wear even though it is PD certified.  you might want to check this additive out.  apparently its well recommended for reducing wear.  and this product is specifically recommended for PD motors?  best to check TDIclub for some more info on that one though.  

i have a PD motor, and i'll probably stick to a high quality synthetic like Total (formery Elf) WITH an additive like lubromoly, and run a bypass filter.

[Incognito]

W'oh good job, i didnt know you can use regular synthetic oil, i though you had you use diesel oil. I dunno whats been done to it if anything, well i know the oil was changed but as far as fuel filters ect.. It was sold from the local VW dealer, i guess i can check with them for the maintence records

You need diesel rated synthetic oil. Shell Rotella-T 5W-40 Full Synthetic is supposed to be good.
Is it 70K miles or Km? If it is miles, you are overdue for a timing belt, if Km, you are due at 96 000 Km.  

Its 70 miles, i read that the 04 on up had 100,000 mile timing belts..

[diesel smoke]

D'oh! I should know better. I was going off of my ALH. The timing belt interval on it is 96 000 Km. The PD is a different beast.

[Incognito]

W'oh good job, i didnt know you can use regular synthetic oil, i though you had you use diesel oil. I dunno whats been done to it if anything, well i know the oil was changed but as far as fuel filters ect.. It was sold from the local VW dealer, i guess i can check with them for the maintence records

You need diesel rated synthetic oil. Shell Rotella-T 5W-40 Full Synthetic is supposed to be good.
Is it 70K miles or Km? If it is miles, you are overdue for a timing belt, if Km, you are due at 96 000 Km.  

aren't the PD motors rated at 100k?  PD's do require special oils.  using a non PD specific oil could lead to engine damage.  the problem is that getting PD certified (i think its 505.01) costs quite a bit of money for all the testing.  just stay away from the 507.00 5w30 oil.  it will give you better MPG, but could result in quicker wear even though it is PD certified.  you might want to check this additive out.  apparently its well recommended for reducing wear.  and this product is specifically recommended for PD motors?  best to check TDIclub for some more info on that one though.  

i have a PD motor, and i'll probably stick to a high quality synthetic like Total (formery Elf) WITH an additive like lubromoly, and run a bypass filter.

Yeah i read they were 100k for the pd timing belts too.. what about the fuel filter, ive been trying to look up how to remove it but i cant find any good walkthroughs w/pics. Do i just disconnect 2 lines and take the cover off? I just looked at my cabin filter and OMG!! its strait black, im replacing it tommorrow..

[jtanguay]

W'oh good job, i didnt know you can use regular synthetic oil, i though you had you use diesel oil. I dunno whats been done to it if anything, well i know the oil was changed but as far as fuel filters ect.. It was sold from the local VW dealer, i guess i can check with them for the maintence records

You need diesel rated synthetic oil. Shell Rotella-T 5W-40 Full Synthetic is supposed to be good.
Is it 70K miles or Km? If it is miles, you are overdue for a timing belt, if Km, you are due at 96 000 Km.  

aren't the PD motors rated at 100k?  PD's do require special oils.  using a non PD specific oil could lead to engine damage.  the problem is that getting PD certified (i think its 505.01) costs quite a bit of money for all the testing.  just stay away from the 507.00 5w30 oil.  it will give you better MPG, but could result in quicker wear even though it is PD certified.  you might want to check this additive out.  apparently its well recommended for reducing wear.  and this product is specifically recommended for PD motors?  best to check TDIclub for some more info on that one though.  

i have a PD motor, and i'll probably stick to a high quality synthetic like Total (formery Elf) WITH an additive like lubromoly, and run a bypass filter.

Yeah i read they were 100k for the pd timing belts too.. what about the fuel filter, ive been trying to look up how to remove it but i cant find any good walkthroughs w/pics. Do i just disconnect 2 lines and take the cover off? I just looked at my cabin filter and OMG!! its strait black, im replacing it tommorrow..

i would probably replace the fuel filter anyways.  a good boraparts is a good place to buy as he carries Mann filters (very good brand)
check the link below
http://www.boraparts.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=61_200_206_50

[Incognito]

W'oh good job, i didnt know you can use regular synthetic oil, i though you had you use diesel oil. I dunno whats been done to it if anything, well i know the oil was changed but as far as fuel filters ect.. It was sold from the local VW dealer, i guess i can check with them for the maintence records

You need diesel rated synthetic oil. Shell Rotella-T 5W-40 Full Synthetic is supposed to be good.
Is it 70K miles or Km? If it is miles, you are overdue for a timing belt, if Km, you are due at 96 000 Km.  

aren't the PD motors rated at 100k?  PD's do require special oils.  using a non PD specific oil could lead to engine damage.  the problem is that getting PD certified (i think its 505.01) costs quite a bit of money for all the testing.  just stay away from the 507.00 5w30 oil.  it will give you better MPG, but could result in quicker wear even though it is PD certified.  you might want to check this additive out.  apparently its well recommended for reducing wear.  and this product is specifically recommended for PD motors?  best to check TDIclub for some more info on that one though.  

i have a PD motor, and i'll probably stick to a high quality synthetic like Total (formery Elf) WITH an additive like lubromoly, and run a bypass filter.

Yeah i read they were 100k for the pd timing belts too.. what about the fuel filter, ive been trying to look up how to remove it but i cant find any good walkthroughs w/pics. Do i just disconnect 2 lines and take the cover off? I just looked at my cabin filter and OMG!! its strait black, im replacing it tommorrow..

i would probably replace the fuel filter anyways.  a good boraparts is a good place to buy as he carries Mann filters (very good brand)
check the link below
http://www.boraparts.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=61_200_206_50

Yeah i just bought a Wix filter and im going to install it today.. is it ok if i just pour the fuel out of the old filter into the new one? i dont really have any other way of getting fuel into the filter..

[jtanguay]

Yeah i just bought a Wix filter and im going to install it today.. is it ok if i just pour the fuel out of the old filter into the new one? i dont really have any other way of getting fuel into the filter..

its probably best not to pour the used fuel from the old filter into the new one.  if you can, get some ATF and fill it up with that instead.

when installing a new fuel filter into my jetta, i installed the filter dry.  the pump has sufficient prime to pull fuel to the filter, but it will definitely run a bit rough for the first little bit until its full.  maybe just pouring in a little bit of ATF will do just fine.

[Incognito]

Yeah i just bought a Wix filter and im going to install it today.. is it ok if i just pour the fuel out of the old filter into the new one? i dont really have any other way of getting fuel into the filter..

its probably best not to pour the used fuel from the old filter into the new one.  if you can, get some ATF and fill it up with that instead.

when installing a new fuel filter into my jetta, i installed the filter dry.  the pump has sufficient prime to pull fuel to the filter, but it will definitely run a bit rough for the first little bit until its full.  maybe just pouring in a little bit of ATF will do just fine.

ATF meaning automatic transmisson fluid??

[jtanguay]

ATF meaning automatic transmisson fluid??

yep  :wink: