Metal shavings in fuel filter

[dickey]

I didn't get a good explanation from the shop at Audi dealer. Car died over week ago after stuttering and jerking as I attempted to get off the road. Had it (2010 A3 TDI) towed in. They said they found metal shavings in fuel filter. Still under warranty, Audi paid the over 8,000 to replace everything fuel related on the car, injectors, pump, etc. They attempted to clean out the tank but couldn't due to the metal contamination, so they replaced it. I have never put anything but the best "Ultra-low sulfer diesel" in it from only big name stations such as Shell and Chevron. If it's not labeled "Ultra-low sulfer diesel" specifically then I don't put it in there. They tested the fuel and determined the diesel fuel in it was fine. They gave me no real explanation. I am concerned about why there are metal shavings in a car that has only 40K miles on it. Where did they come from? I have read about this problem in other forums. The guys at the dealership said they have yet to see that in another car. I have my doubts. Can someone knowledgeable help me understand. I am trying to determine whether or not this car is worth keeping. I bought it because the TDI gets great mi/gal and the diesel engine is supposed to be good for over 400K without much effort. I drive a lot and have to have a reliable engine ... worried!

[chudzikb]

Post up in the failure section on tdiclub at

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=286380

and to the NHTSB at https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/

I am sorry that this happened to you, seems as if the design is a bit on the weak side for our fuel quality in the U.S.

[3waygeek]

One guy over at Autoblog seems to think the US HPFP problem is due to differences in injection timing. Doesn't make sense to me, but then again, I'm not an engine expert.