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VW TDI Discussion Areas This category has more general (not platform specific) info on Fuels, Oils, Economy, Performance, upgrades, emissions, conversions, general automotive, etc.

TDI News/Tech

This Forum is for the posting of TDI news related items.
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TDI 101

Got a simple/basic TDI question? Are you a newbie (new to the forums). Feel free to post your question here.
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Fuels & Lubricants

Discussion all about Fuels & Lubricants. synthetic oil, conventional oil, brands, change intervals, diesel grades, gelling and such debated items like that. Non TDI related postings will be moved or removed. This forum is NOT for the discussion of biodiesel and other alternative fuels.
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Alternative Diesel Fuels (Biodiesel, WVO, SVO, BTL

Discussions about alternative fuels for use in our TDI's. This includes biodiesel WVO (Waste Vegetable Oil), SVO (Straight Vegetable Oil), BTL (Biomass to Liquid), GTL (Gas to Liquids) etc. Please note the Fuel Disclaimer.
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TDI Fuel Economy

Discussions about increasing the fuel economy of your TDI engine. Non TDI related postings will be moved or removed.
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TDI Power Enhancements

Discussions about increasing the power of your TDI engine. i.e. chips, injectors, powerboxes, clutches, etc. Handling, suspensions, wheels, type discussion should be put into the "Upgrades (non TDI Engine related)" forum. Non TDI vehicle related postings will be moved or removed. Please note the Performance Disclaimer.
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Upgrades (non TDI Engine related)

The place of handling, lighting and other upgrades that do not relate to the performance or economy of the TDI engine. In other words upgrades to your TDI that don't fit into TDI Fuel Economy & TDI Engine Enhancements.Please note the Performance Disclaimer
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OBD Scanners

Discussions on using On Board Diagnostic (OBD) scanners/ Diagnostic Equipment related to TDIs
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TDI (Diesel) Emissions

This is a discussion about emissions from TDI's. Pro's cons of Diesels (including biodiesel) effects on the environment and how they compare to Gasoline and other fuel sources for Internal combustion engines.
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TDI Motorsports

This section is dedicated to the folks who push the TDI to the absolute limit racing. Topics should include articles about TDIs in the SCCA ProRally Series, Drag Racing, AutoCross and any other events that include TDIs.
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General VW Discussion

This is a place for General VW topics (the company, not your vehicle). General topics about a specific vehicle should be posted in the General TDI Dicussion Forum sections for that vehicle platform. A4, A3 & B4, B5, etc.
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Road Trips

Discussions about road trips you have made with your TDI.
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General Automotive

General automotive discussion. This is intended to be a discussion about other not VW and Diesel cars you may have or interested in.
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Sightings

Saw a special TDI. Trying to find out if that TDI you saw was a club member. Or have some other sighting that might interest club members. Post it here.
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TDI Conversions

Discussions on converting non TDIs into TDIS. More general items can be answered better in other sections. This is ideal for issues that don't have an overlap and are very special to swaping engines.
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Dieselgate - VW Group Emission Scandal

Discussion around the VW Dieselgate Emissions scandal. Details and news updates can be viewed here: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=448336 This forum is a work in progress depending on requirements, usage, etc.
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TDI Model Specific Discussions Areas This category has platform specific info on VW TDIs, such as MKIII-A3, MKIV-A4, MKV-A5, B4, B5 etc.

VW MKIII-A3/B4 TDIs

This is a discussion about MKIII-A3/MkIII Jetta/Golf (<99.5) and B4 Passats (96,97) TDI's. Non TDI related postings will be moved or removed.
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VW MKIV-A4 TDIs (VE and PD)

This is a general discussion about A4/MkIV Jetta (99.5-~2005), Golf(99.5-2006), and New Beetle(98-2006). Both VE and PD engines are covered here.
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VW B5 Passat TDIs

This is a general discussion about B5 Passat(>98 (2004-2005 in North America)). Non TDI related postings will be moved or removed.
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VW Touareg TDIs

This is a general discussion about Touareg TDIs. Non TDI related postings will be moved or removed.
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VW MKV-A5 Golf/Jettas

Discussions area for A5/MkV Jetta/Golf (2005/2006 PD and 2009 CR).
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VW MKVI-A6 Golf family including Jetta SportWagen

Discussions area for A6/MkVI (2010-2014) Golf and Golf Wagons (Jetta Sportwagon in the USA).
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VW MKVI-A6 Jetta Sedan (~ 2011+)

Discussions area for the MkVI (2011+) Jetta sedan. This model was originally codenamed NCS (New Compact Sedan).
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VW Passat Family (NMS and B7) TDIs (2012+)

Discussion area for the 2012+ Passat TDI (North American and rest of world versions versions). The North American model was previously codenamed NMS (New Midsize Sedan) and the version the rest of the world gets is sometimes referred to as B7.
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VW Beetle 2012+

Discussion area for the 2012+ Beetle TDI (sometimes call the New New Beetle) based on the PQ35 platform.
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VW MKVII-Mk7 Golf family including Golf Wagon (~ 2

Discussions area for the Mk7 (2015+) Golf and Golf Wagon TDIs based on the MQB (Modularer Querbaukasten) platform.
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Audi A3

Discussions area for Audi A3 TDI (2010+ in Canada & the US).
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Audi SUVs (Q7 & Q5) and other V6 TDIs

Discussions area for Audi Q7 and Q5 TDI (2009+ in Canada & the US) as well as others with the V6 TDI such as the A6, A7 and A8 sedans.
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Other VW Group TD(I)s

To keep with the theme of VW Diesels, this message area is for discussion of other VW Group Diesels. Yes, TD's are also welcome.
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Non VW Group Diesels

This section is for discusion of Non VWGroup Diesels.
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Picture Gallery/Specs of Members' TDIs Pictures and discussions about members rides.

Golf TDI Picture Gallery

Do you have a Golf TDI? If so write a message here describing it and insert a picture if you have one. If you don't have one on the computer, email me and I'll give you my address and I'll scan it for you. If you need web space for it, email me as well. Please make a short yet descriptive title for your vehicle.
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New Beetle TDI Picture Gallery

Do you have a New Beetle TDI? If so write a message here describing it and insert a picture if you have one. If you don't have one on the computer, email me and I'll give you my address and I'll scan it for you. If you need web space for it, email me as well. Please make a short yet descriptive title for your vehicle.
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Jetta/Bora/Vento TDI Picture Gallery

Do you have a Jetta/Bora/or Vento TDI? If so write a message here describing it and insert a picture if you have one. If you don't have one on the computer, email me and I'll give you my address and I'll scan it for you. If you need web space for it, email me as well. Please make a short yet descriptive title for your vehicle.
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Passat TDI Picture Gallery

Do you have a Passat TDI? If so write a message here describing it and insert a picture if you have one. If you don't have one on the computer, email me and I'll give you my address and I'll scan it for you. If you need web space for it, email me as well. Please make a short yet descriptive title for your vehicle.
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Other TDI/Diesel Picture Gallery

Do you have a TDI or Diesel not listed above? If so write a message here describing it and insert a picture if you have one. If you don't have one on the computer, email me and I'll give you my address and I'll scan it for you. If you need web space for it, email me as well. Please make a short yet descriptive title for your vehicle.
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Meetings/ GTG/ Regional Discussions Discussions about TDIFests, local Get-ToGethers (GTG)s and regional issues.

TDIFest 2016

Discussion about TDIFest 2016 on the Labour Day weekend (September 2-4, 2016) in Door County, Wisconsin.
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Future TDIFests

Discussions about future TDIfests
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Events, Gatherings, Clubs

Want to meet other TDI members face to face? Going to a VW Event? Why not try and organize meeting some new faces and putting faces to our usernames? This forum is for organizing meetings and events with other TDI Fans.
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West Coast Canada/USA

Local discussions for those on the West Coast of Canada and the US.
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Central Canada

Local discussions for those between the Rockies and the Great Lakes (Alberta to Manitoba).
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Mountain/Southwest States

Local discussions for those Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, & New Mexico
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Mid-west USA

Local discussions for those on the Mid-West US. ( Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri)
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Ontario

Local discussions for those in the Ontario, Canada area.
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Quebec

Quebec, Canada Section. This area is for people in Quebec who wish to discuss things more local to them.
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Eastern USA

Local discussions for those in the Eastern USA. (Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Washington, DC. New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia)
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Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada Section. This section is for people in Atlantic Canada to discuss items more local to them.
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South Eastern USA

Local discussions for those in the South Eastern USA. (Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee)
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South Central Regional States

Local discussions for those on the South Central US. (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas)
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Europe

This section is for the europeans to discuss TDI items of local interest.
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Classifieds/For Sale/Wanted Parts and vehicles wanted and for sale.

Private TDI Items for Sale/Wanted

VW TDI/Diesel related items for wanted and for sale by private individuals. Group Buys and commercial posts should be in the "Vendor & GroupBuy" section.
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Vendor & GroupBuy items for sale

VW TDI/Diesel related items for sale by vendors and Groupbuys. The only commercial posts to these forums are that of Vendors with TDI related equipment. To start a post, you must be a Registered Vendor. You may periodically post a note about products you may have for sale/services so long you indicate clearly you are from the company selling these products/services. The right to discontinue this practice & remove excessive posts remains with the operators of TDIClub. Please note there is also a webpage of TDI Vendors" Group-buys are permited if sponsored by a registered vendor.
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TDI Cars for Sale/Wanted

VW TDI/Diesel cars for sale and wanted.
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Forum and Web Page Info Information about the TDIClub website, suggestions for improvement, help with the forums and a testing sections.

TDIClub and TDIClub Forum News, Issues, Problems a

This is the place for updates on the website and forums. This is also the spot for forum questions, comments, ideas, gripes, requests, etc. This forum is NOT for posting problems about your car. Non-topic posts will be moved or removed.
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Testing

Test your signatures, smilies, and any other thing you might want. Nothing in here is archived nor will it show up in searches, this is simply a testing area.
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

TDI Maintenance

Archives on TDI Maintenance related items.
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TDI Power Enhancements

Archives on TDI Power Enhancement related items.
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TDI Fuel Economy

Archives on TDI Fuel Economy related items.
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Fuels & Lubricants

Archives on TDI related Fuels & Lubricants discussions.
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Non TDI Upgrades

A collection of non TDI engine upgrades, but upgrades for TDI vehicles
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