What can cause a VW turbo to fail?
Turbos can fail for several reasons including shaft failure, but most commonly it’s from oil contamination. Regular oil changes using high-grade oil will help prevent early turbo failure and can ensure a long turbo life well into the high mileage category.
Are there any problems with the 2.0T TSI engine?
While we like to say that every engine is generally reliable when properly taken care of, the 2.0T TSI engines do have a laundry list of known common problems. While this list may be daunting, most of these issues are common across all German, turbocharged vehicles from our experience, not just Audi or VW.
Why is my 2.0L TDI engine so noisy?
The oil pump on 2.0L TDI engines have been a point of contention for years. The engine starts getting very noisy due to lack of oil pressure, then the engine seizes up.
What to do if your VW has high mileage?
Regular oil changes using high-grade oil will help prevent early turbo failure and can ensure a long turbo life well into the high mileage category. If your high-mileage VW is experiencing symptoms, don’t wait until it breaks down. Early detection can keep repair costs at a minimum.
Can a water pump be replaced on a VW?
While replacing your timing belt, have the water pump replaced also. You’ll save hundreds on labor down the road if the water pump springs a leak as it’s driven by the timing belt. It only takes a few extra minutes to change. The oil pump on 2.0L TDI engines have been a point of contention for years.
What causes a VW DSG transmission to fail?
Poor maintenance can cause shift flares, burnt clutches inside, and eventual transmission failure. That goes doubly for DSG transmissions. The timing belt is a toothed, reinforced rubber belt that joins the top end of the engine with the bottom end. Over time, the belt wears, stretches, and cracks.