1000 answered questions - VW TDI FAQ and "how to" master index
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Here you will find both basic and advanced information about how your diesel car works, car specific maintenance information and tips for fluid capacities, specs, etc., modifications to your car, and "how to" articles.  The below expandable table of contents will let you jump anywhere in the index, below that is an expanded menu.

 

Diesel engine and mechanical basics

Biodiesel

Performance, economy, and modifications for all diesels

"How to" lists and other misc modifications sorted by model

Maintenance intervals, fluid capacities, technical specs, factory equipment, recalls, TSBs



 

1000 answered questions:  site map

Diesel engine and mechanical basics 
How a diesel engine works 
Basic and advanced turbo theory
How a transmission works 
Tips for the mechanic
The proper way to break in a new engine
New owner's checklist, common service areas...and VW quirks: (VW mk3 1996-1999)     (VW mk4 1998-2006)

Biodiesel 
Introduction to biodiesel 
Making biodiesel at home 

"How to", maintenance, and modifications sorted by model 
a3 1997-early 1999 jetta
a4 late 1999 jetta (pre pumpe duse)
a4 2004-2005 jetta (pumpe duse)
a4 1998-2003 new beetle (pre pumpe duse) 
a4 2004-2006 new beetle (pumpe duse)
a4 1998-2004 golf (pre pumpe duse)
a4 2004-2006 golf (pumpe duse)
a5 2006+ jetta -------------2009 Jetta TDI buyer's guide
b4 1996-1997 passat
b5 1999-2005 passat


Performance, economy, and modifications for all diesels
power modifications: basic performance upgrades
power modifications: larger injectors/nozzles
power modifications: turbo exhaust
power modifications: advanced performance upgrades
economy-5th gear swap
differences between different generations and different models of VW TDI
exterior car detailing and care
interior car detailing and care
 OEM VW/Audi wheel gallery, database, and part numbers
suspension
1.6L Renault diesel injection pump rebuild   ---- Part 1   ----Part 2

 

Maintenance intervals, fluid capacities, technical specs, factory equipment, recalls, TSBs 
a3 1997-early 1999 jetta 
a4 late 1999 jetta (pre pumpe duse) 
a4 2004-2005 jetta (pumpe duse) 
a4 1998-2003 new beetle (pre pumpe duse)
a4 2004-2006 new beetle (pumpe duse) 
a4 1998-2003 golf (pre pumpe duse) 
a4 2004-2006 golf (pumpe duse) 
a5 2006+ jetta 
b4 1996-1997 passat 
b5 1999-2005 passat 
2002-2006 mercedes 320 CDI 
2007+ mercedes 320 bluetec 

 

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