Comments for TDI Blog

Comment on Koni Dampers Defined by Mark

Mark — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:46:37 +0000

OK, I am an idiot. My Original Equipment is ok. Turns out there are service bulletins on this type of problem on front and rear.

Comment on Replacing the Cabin Filter (A5) by john

john — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:19:35 +0000

ok service is done thanks for the step by step

Comment on TDI Turbo Upgrades Demystified by corey

corey — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:53:07 +0000

Peter@IDparts found some models that seem like they *could* fit. I haven’t heard of any upgrade installs yet.

Comment on TDI Oil Selection Simplified by corey

corey — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:51:11 +0000

506.00 was most often a 0w30 spec that was supposed to be “high economy”, and was the only spec approved for the V10 TDI (in the US Touareg) before 507.00

506 in cars approved for 505.01 or 505.00 usually resulted in a 3-4 mpg increase. However, this oil was EXPENSIVE, 18 dollars a liter, though got down to 14 when it was discontinued and warehouses were trying to get rid of their stock.

507 came along to be an oil for all cars, and using it in such a volume that it could be made cheaper than the niche-506. It is not as efficient as the 506, but there is some anecdotal stories and oil analysis that say the 506 wasn’t very good at protecting engine components, and that 507 fairs better in that regard.

Comment on TDI Oil Selection Simplified by hid3

hid3 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:00:55 +0000

What about 506.00?
VW has a 506.00 standard for oils that were considered good to use in cars that require 505.01 oils (PDs), and was also specified for the V-10 Touareg. This was a 0W30 weight oil that helped improve fuel economy. However, oil consumption and wear issues in engines using this oil has resulted in most refiners not offering this oil any longer, at least in the US.

IT’s false!
Firstly, the oil is 506.01, not 506.00
Secondly, it’s not in US just because diesel is havin TOO MUCH acid.

Comment on Replacing the Fuel Filter (A5 BRM & CBEA) by John

John — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:21:32 +0000

nice how to. thanks for your time

Comment on Replacing the Cabin Filter (A5) by John

John — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:13:37 +0000

thanks for the info . going to do the 60,000 mile service soon.

Comment on TDI Turbo Upgrades Demystified by Rob

Rob — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:59:21 +0000

Has anything changed as far as turbo upgrades for the BRM engine yet? I had a guy tell me that I could run an older Garrett turbo on a custom intake and downpipe but I can’t get prices. Any info would help. Thanks in advance.

Comment on Oil and Filter Change (A5 CBEA) by Paul Tran

Paul Tran — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:01:43 +0000

Good write up. I’d like to note that the torque spec for the oil filter cap and the drain plug is 18 lb-ft and 22 lb-ft, respectively.

Comment on Oil and Filter Change (A5 CBEA) by Chris M

Chris M — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:58:18 +0000

The Bentley recommends removing the oil filter cartridge first before draining the oil because “a valve in the base of the module is opened allowing oil in the filter housing to flow automically back into crankcase. Changing the oil filter first allows this used oil to be drained or siphoned out with oil in pan. This prevents oil in the module from remaining in engine and mixing with the new oil”