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Old 04-13-2009, 08:44 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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Car: '04 NBC 1.8T ; '04 NB TDI ; '96 Passat GLX
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Nice clean looking TDI!
Just some friendly advice. You have a PD (Pumpe Deuse)unit injector diesel engine. These engines are very dependable but require a specific oil that meets VW Spec. 505.01. Be sure that you always have your service dealer or independent service shop use only 505.01 oil without exception. Get in the habit of using a diesel fuel additive like Power Service that is readily available at auto part stores and Wal-Mart. Diesel fuel very often does not have a high enough cetane rating (similar to octane rating for gas) and VW recommends a cetane of 49 for the PD engines. The additive will raise the cetane level and provide more lubricity to the fuel for cleaner and very low soot combustion.
Not sure how many miles you have on it but, when it is time for the timing belt change, be sure to have it done on time and have the tensioner, water pump, serpentine belt and motor mount stretch bolts all replaced. This is an interference engine and if the timing belt fails while the engine is running, it will very likely grenade the valves into the pistons and render the engine to boat anchor status.

So, enjoy your NB diesel and take care of it as recommended and you'll get years of economical and trouble free driving.
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