Things I Wish I knew Before Buying a VW TDI

Are you thinking about buying a Volkswagen TDI? In this video, I cover all the things I wish I knew before purchasing my VW TDI. From maintenance tips to common issues, this video is packed with useful insights for potential buyers. Whether you’re considering a Jetta, Golf, or Sportwagen, these tips will help you make a more informed decision about owning a turbo diesel TDI.

If you want to dive deeper into Mk6 TDI details, check out my MK6 TDI Buyer's Guide here:    • Volkswagen MK6 TDI - "DieselGate" Buy...  .

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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Real world Fuel Economy
01:36 - Reliability
02:24 - Power add-ons
03:09 - Diesel Fuel Availability
03:35 - Diesel Fuel Additives
04:03 - Oil
04:22 - Common failures
04:55 - Automatic and DSG Transmissions
05:56 - Manual transmissions
07:17 TDI Stigma