zorba
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I have a 2002 Jetta TDI with 180000 km on it. I started her this afternoon and all seemed fine. After about 5 minutes or so I could feel a little hesitation then she would be fine when I would switch gears. 5 minutes after that she shuts off and I cost to the side of the road. I stop, turn the key off, then start it again. She starts, revs a little withought me pressing the gas (around 2000-2200 rpm) then dies, and lots of smoke out the back. So I shut her off again, push the gas peddle all the way down for a second or two then start her up again with the pedal down. This time she revs til redline, tons of smoke again, then dies once again. When I look at the back where the exaust is, there is a some black film on the side of the road. I call my sister she comes and picks me up then I do some running around, come back after 3 hours to the car start her again and she starts but having major issues keeping her idle, give her gas, lots more smoke, then she dies. That's about it. To me it's like there is something wrong with the fuel, either not getting enough oxygen, or maybe something with the fuel filter or even injectors. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The tank is about half of what I filled up 2 days ago. Don't think it is bad fuel.
Steve
Steve