MichaelJ1978
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2015 TDI 2.0l. Dealer's wanting $40 for the part and $100 for labor. It looks like a simple pull and replace per some youtube vids.
My question is can this be done in the driveway without using the VW specific software to prime the system? It appears that in a couple of the videos they drained the filter housing then added diesel until it was topped off, leaving little to no air between the pickup and the filter.
I don't want to save $100 to spend $1000 but if it's as easy as it looks I'd like to try it myself.
EDIT. I've done a bit of reading on here but don't understand what the PS "Power Service" fluid is and why some are topping off with that vs diesel? ALSO, since I have the 2015 with the redesigned motor, will the fuel pump be new or will it work like the 2013-14 models and run the fuel pump when the ignition switch is turned?
EDIT 2: I just opened up the hood and noticed that the lines going into the filter are in-line (I could put a level on them and all 3 touch where they meet the base) and the older models are staggered. So long as the dealer gives me the correct part I assume it's all the same inside.
I have $102 left on my VW card so planning on picking up a couple filters and maybe some ad blue.
Thanks!
My question is can this be done in the driveway without using the VW specific software to prime the system? It appears that in a couple of the videos they drained the filter housing then added diesel until it was topped off, leaving little to no air between the pickup and the filter.
I don't want to save $100 to spend $1000 but if it's as easy as it looks I'd like to try it myself.
EDIT. I've done a bit of reading on here but don't understand what the PS "Power Service" fluid is and why some are topping off with that vs diesel? ALSO, since I have the 2015 with the redesigned motor, will the fuel pump be new or will it work like the 2013-14 models and run the fuel pump when the ignition switch is turned?
EDIT 2: I just opened up the hood and noticed that the lines going into the filter are in-line (I could put a level on them and all 3 touch where they meet the base) and the older models are staggered. So long as the dealer gives me the correct part I assume it's all the same inside.
I have $102 left on my VW card so planning on picking up a couple filters and maybe some ad blue.
Thanks!
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