What is the best year for VW TDI?
Volkswagen 1.9L ALH TDI Diesel While Volkswagen has produced many very good diesel engines over the years, the “ALH” engine used between 1998 and 2006 is regarded as one of the best.
How many miles can a VW Golf TDI last?
The TDI engine may last up to 500k miles but everything around it won’t. And if you depend on VW dealerships to perform the repairs, plus the added premium of diesel fuel over high octane gas, the long term cost savings will erode. For example, the Turbocharger is good for 100 to 150k miles.
What year is VW Golf Mk5?
Volkswagen Golf Mk5
| Volkswagen Golf Mk5 (1K) | |
|---|---|
| Production | August 2003 – 2010 April 2007 – 2009 (wagon) |
| Model years | 2004–2009 |
| Assembly | Germany: Wolfsburg South Africa: Uitenhage Belgium: Brussels (Audi Brussels) Mexico: Puebla (wagon only) Ukraine: Solomonovo (Eurocar) Indonesia: Jakarta (National Assemblers) |
| Body and chassis |
Will VW ever sell TDI again?
Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche dealers can’t sell any new diesels, except for certain 2015 models sold as new. They also cannot sell most used and certified pre-owned diesels. Volkswagen has since committed to electric cars, and it’s possible the company will not sell a TDI diesel in the U.S. ever again.
When did the VW Golf Mk5 come out?
The VW Golf Mk5 went on sale from during 2004 in estate or hatch options. It had a fresh new face lift and the engine options included four petrols and two diesels models. You could have either have the under powered 1.4 litre petrol or the more sprightly 1.6-litre petrol.
Are there any problems with the 5th Gen Golf GTI?
The 5 Most Common VW 5th Gen (MK5) Golf GTI Engine Problems 1 Ignition Coils 2 Water Pumps 3 Timing Belts 4 DSG Transmissions 5 Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
Are there any problems with the VW Golf?
Clutch Issues – Some VW Golf owners reported that Golfs built between Aug 08 and Sept 09 had problems with the clutch. In some cases the clutch can open randomly, causing a loss of power while driving. Volkswagen addressed this later that year.
What kind of engine does a Volkswagen Golf GTI have?
In the early model years, 2004 – 2008.5, the MK5 GTI housed a 2.0t FSI engine, which put out 197 hp & 207 lb-ft. In the latter half of 2008, the MK5 GTI housed an updated engine: a 2.0t TSI which put out 217 hp & 258 lb-ft. Both options came with two different types of transmissions: a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed DSG automatic transmission.