So this statement may sound outside of car logic, but, my 06/ 09 MK5, American built Jetta TDI, LE, blah, blah... and the ceo is in prison, because of emission duh ( he should be), so I happened on this Jetta TDI, cheap!
I had no intention of rebuilding the engine, it ran kinda great, with new fluids, brakes, tires, fuse replacements, etc. I got sick with bacterial meningitis, then covid-19 hit and I stayed inside, not sick from that, and Had 2 jet skis running 120mph, and this car. Sold the skis!
This car! The 2006-09 Jetta TDI MK model, has a great motor! Mine was not serviced at 50,000 or 100,000, the turbo never replaced, fluids by the last owner, now me! Long story, at 150,000, the first service was performed; it’s good until 500,000 mi.
I know there are ??? The answer is this, the Jetta TDI is a turbo Diesel, fuel injection system. It’s a monster! Keep the injectors clear, know diesel rules, oil change every 3000, transmission every 40,000, turbo every 30,000, glow plugs in the engine and transmission, and know the car, and how to do your own services! Heck, I’ve done tune ups since I was 12, and I’m a girl! I know carburetor rebuilding, plugs, distributor settings, oil, transmission, wiring, brakes and preventative maintenance; German is new, but an engine is the same, no matter what configuration!
My advise to any car owner? Either find a Chiltons, look at the engine diagrams, learn to change fluids, take care of the vehicle, or get a bike, or invest in footwear! If you don’t love the motor carting you around? It’s gonna make you walk!