How do I know if my TDI turbo is bad?
How do I know if my TDI turbo is bad?
There are a number of signs you can look out for to tell if your turbocharger has blown:
- POWER LOSS.
- WHINING ENGINE.
- EXHAUST SMOKE.
- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.
- OIL/LUBRICATION.
- DAMAGED SEALS.
- FOREIGN OBJECTS/DEPOSITS.
- WEAR & TEAR.
What happens when the turbo goes on a diesel?
What often happens is that when a turbo fails, it is the oil seals on the rotor shaft that let go. This allows engine oil to be drawn into the inlet tract and the engine will feed off its own oil.
How do you know if your turbo is leaking?
The symptoms of a damaged or failing turbo are:
- Loss of power.
- Slower, louder acceleration.
- Difficulty maintaining high speeds.
- Blue/grey smoke coming from the exhaust.
- Engine dashboard light is showing.
What are the most common Audi/Volkswagen engine problems?
The 6 Most Common Audi/Volkswagen 1.9 TDI Engine Problems 1 Oil Leaks 2 Injector Failure 3 Clogged EGR Valve 4 Timing Belt Failure 5 Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) Rattle 6 Head Gasket Failure
When did the VW TDI engine come out?
Volkswagen began producing the 1.9 TDI engine in the early 90’s and ran through 2007. There are mainly two different VW 1.9 TDI’s: Pre-2003 & Post-2003.
What kind of fuel economy does a VW TDI get?
The VW 1.9 TDI is most known for its incredible fuel economy, which ranged from 32mpg (city) to 49mpg (highway). If you are in the market for a 1.9 TDI, we highly suggest finding an ALH version if at all possible. Before jumping into the 1.9 TDI common problems, PLEASE make sure the list of parts and guides apply to your specific vehicle!
Can a gasket go bad on a TDI engine?
Aside from oil leaking, a gasket going bad is not the end of the world for your vehicle. However, we would advise getting it fixed ASAP just because this is certainly not optimal engine conditions for your vehicle. Other predominant areas for oil leaks with the 1.9 TDI’s could be: turbo oil supply line, rear or front main seal, or the EGR.
