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Motortrend test of the Q5 TDIquote:A few weeks before I got into this Audi Q5 TDI, I spent several days in the SQ5, which is basically a lifted S4 wagon. The SQ5 is a land rocket for families that will leave some sports car drivers wondering if they made the right choice in vehicle. As you can imagine, I was prepared for a big step down in performance with the diesel version, which wasn't even an S model. After a week of the normal suburban grind followed by a short family road trip, I came away wondering which version of the Q5 is the clear winner. Go test drive one of these if you can. The powertrain is just flat out amazing. Really wish it was available in the platform I wanted here.
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# ? May 28, 2014 03:58 |
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So popping the hood on a 2010 Jetta TDI, how much vibration of the engine is normal? I am not expecting a BMW V12, but should there be SOME motion sitting at idle?
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# ? May 28, 2014 16:58 |
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AlternateAccount posted:So popping the hood on a 2010 Jetta TDI, how much vibration of the engine is normal? I am not expecting a BMW V12, but should there be SOME motion sitting at idle? Not significantly more than a similarly modern 4-cylinder gasoline engine. How bad is it? If it vibrates this much, you may have a busted dual-mass flywheel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D3xgi1d5gQ
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# ? May 28, 2014 17:11 |
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KozmoNaut posted:Not significantly more than a similarly modern 4-cylinder gasoline engine. Hmm, it wasn't THAT bad, but it was definitely worse than my old Integra. That's the last 4cyl I've driven but it's been years. I'd say it was about half of that? Definite motion, but... This looks about like what I saw, I guess I'll be walking away from this one :\ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCEqO027bIA AlternateAccount fucked around with this message at 18:02 on May 28, 2014 |
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AlternateAccount posted:So popping the hood on a 2010 Jetta TDI, how much vibration of the engine is normal? I am not expecting a BMW V12, but should there be SOME motion sitting at idle? I was a bit curious myself so I took a video after running an errand and mine is basically dead-still at idle, so much so that nearly all the shaking in the video is from my hands holding the phone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDx-jxOpMsE
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# ? May 28, 2014 18:28 |
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Shifty Pony posted:I was a bit curious myself so I took a video after running an errand and mine is basically dead-still at idle, so much so that nearly all the shaking in the video is from my hands holding the phone: Really appreciate this. Found another one at a different dealer with only 34k miles, so that's probably a better option anyway. Thanks a lot.
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# ? May 28, 2014 18:51 |
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I've been having an issue with hard starting when the engine is cold. The glow plugs don't seem to come on at all. It doesn't seem to matter what the temperature is either. 40F or 80F, it still has trouble. Less so when it's 80F though. I know the plugs work since I can unplug my coolant temp sensor, which I recently replaced, and it will fire right up after the plugs cycle. So unless I installed a bad brand new CTS I don't think it's that. Do you guys have any ideas? I can check for codes again but It only ever throws an EGR code since it's been deleted.
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# ? Jun 2, 2014 22:41 |
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Thoughts regarding using my TDI Golf to tow a bug 1000ish miles from Arizona back to Colorado? Not sure how comfortable I am with driving out to buy a bug then attempting to make the 1000 mile trek back in it.
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# ? Jun 30, 2014 19:55 |
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veedubfreak posted:Thoughts regarding using my TDI Golf to tow a bug 1000ish miles from Arizona back to Colorado? Not sure how comfortable I am with driving out to buy a bug then attempting to make the 1000 mile trek back in it. I'd be ok with it, depending on how it's being towed. I regularly tow 1200lbs + ~300lbs of cargo with my Golf TDI and have no issues. There are also guys that tow 5000lb airstreams all over the country that don't seem to have any major issues. NinjaTech posted:I've been having an issue with hard starting when the engine is cold. The glow plugs don't seem to come on at all. It doesn't seem to matter what the temperature is either. 40F or 80F, it still has trouble. Less so when it's 80F though. I know the plugs work since I can unplug my coolant temp sensor, which I recently replaced, and it will fire right up after the plugs cycle. So unless I installed a bad brand new CTS I don't think it's that. Do you guys have any ideas? I can check for codes again but It only ever throws an EGR code since it's been deleted. I finally figured out my hard starting issue. I ordered a VCDS kit from Ross-tech and got it on friday. Saturday I got it all setup and checked my pump timing. The timing was so retarded that it wouldn't even show up on the graph. So after setting the timing it now starts like a champ when cold.
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# ? Jun 30, 2014 21:23 |
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Bug towbar. All 4 wheels on the ground just like a trailer. And if I get out there and something doesn't look right, I'm only out the fuel and a couple days of driving.
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# ? Jun 30, 2014 21:55 |
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veedubfreak posted:Bug towbar. All 4 wheels on the ground just like a trailer. I think you'll be fine. I wouldn't hesitate to do that with my golf.
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# ? Jul 2, 2014 22:01 |
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NinjaTech posted:I've been having an issue with hard starting when the engine is cold. The glow plugs don't seem to come on at all. It doesn't seem to matter what the temperature is either. 40F or 80F, it still has trouble. Less so when it's 80F though. I know the plugs work since I can unplug my coolant temp sensor, which I recently replaced, and it will fire right up after the plugs cycle. So unless I installed a bad brand new CTS I don't think it's that. Do you guys have any ideas? I can check for codes again but It only ever throws an EGR code since it's been deleted. The CTS may be bad still. What model/year?
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# ? Jul 3, 2014 04:17 |
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KozmoNaut posted:Not significantly more than a similarly modern 4-cylinder gasoline engine. Haha, that's my video. The car did have a bad DMF.
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# ? Jul 3, 2014 04:48 |
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CommieGIR posted:The CTS may be bad still. What model/year? It's a 2003 Golf GL with the ALH engine. It looks like the CTS is fine. What makes you think it could be bad?
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# ? Jul 3, 2014 20:25 |
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I've been jonesing for a Golf TDI for a long time. Here is the type of stuff that comes up for sale around me. http://wheeling.craigslist.org/cto/4798105696.html http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/4793393268.html 2002 Vw Golf TDI 5 speed .190k miles .Runs drives stops .Guardrail pinstripe on the pass side. Just did timing belt, water pump and tensioners. Turbo isn't working. Still gets 40+ MPG . Has good Wv sticker. Text I don't mind something that needs a bit of wrenching but I'd like for it not to be a total pile. Do bargain diesel's exist or should I just give up.
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ThirstyBuck posted:I've been jonesing for a Golf TDI for a long time. I just spent well over the value of my 165k 2000 Jetta TDI (value is roughly the price in that ad, so a good chunk more than $3000) for accident repairs and routine maintenance. I will readily admit that my affection for this thing is irrational, and I'm not exactly rolling in cash. I don't know if I'm a typical TDI owner, but I intend to keep it till at least 400k, if not 500. The car you describe doesn't sound so bad, just needs a new turbo, right? Which is a chunk of change, but $4000 for a 190k TDI doesn't sound too bad...? Or is that the point, that this couldn't be called a bargain for any other car?
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ThirstyBuck posted:I've been jonesing for a Golf TDI for a long time. The turbo is fairly easy to do in the car, just a little cramped. I'd recommend removing the intake manifold to do it, will give you a lot more space. If you do a new turbo, it should last a good long time. Make sure you ask the PO about what oil they've been using. Bargain diesels exist, mostly in the forms of Mercedes Benz, but usually when you find a bargain VW TDI, there are problem that need to be resolved. However, if the engine is running and not overheating or bleeding oil like a wounded beast, its generally stuff you can tackle with ease.
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# ? Dec 10, 2014 16:18 |
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I would be curious to know why the turbo failed. If there was a runaway, there could be engine damage that has yet to show itself.
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# ? Dec 10, 2014 16:48 |
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Sits on Pilster posted:I would be curious to know why the turbo failed. If there was a runaway, there could be engine damage that has yet to show itself. Depends. Its the ALH, which is a VNT turbo. It may be that the turbine variable blades are stuck, so the engine is sticking itself in limp mode. Easy fix. Either way, if the engine is running decently at idle and the oil is clean and not leaking, it may be well worth it. NOTE: I'd avoid automatic VW, especially slushbox TDIs, like the plague. But yeah, it would be a good idea to look over the engine and run it a bit. The turbo may be 'working' but the ECU is unable to control the variable system, so its locked out.
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# ? Dec 10, 2014 17:13 |
Wasn't there someone in this thread that had to give up on an engine over a mystery turbo problem kicking the car into limp mode? The mechanicals are fixable but when you add in Volkswagen electronics it can get dicey.
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# ? Dec 10, 2014 18:17 |
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CommieGIR posted:The turbo is fairly easy to do in the car, just a little cramped. I'd recommend removing the intake manifold to do it, will give you a lot more space. I've considered getting an MB but I had a Golf in the past and really really liked and used the practicality of the hatchback. My gripe I suppose is that I'm looking at a 10+ year old car and not only are they more expensive than their petrol counterparts, but then they are also usually in poorer repair (and they're all blue w/o a sunroof). I'd like to offer the guy with the silver vw $1200 bucks, which is what I would do if it were a petrol turbo car (ok probably $1000 with that big scrape). Alternatively, I could stop crabbing and pony up the cash for a cared for car or just stop lusting after a diesel - but my old bmw eats all of my money and I've got diesel fever. Thanks for your feedback.
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# ? Dec 10, 2014 22:41 |
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fknlo posted:Motortrend test of the Q5 TDI I had a Q5 3.0T loaner from Audi while my Q7 was getting it's 65k and it felt pretty good and I can only imagine how much better the TDI is. What got me was the engine shutting off at every stoplight, a little unnerving the first time if you aren't expecting it.
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# ? Dec 10, 2014 23:43 |
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ThirstyBuck posted:I've considered getting an MB but I had a Golf in the past and really really liked and used the practicality of the hatchback. Get a diesel MB wagon?
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