bugowner
Active member
Hi
I have a 1999 TDI Beetle and a friend of mine asked me if I ever drained the oil from my Intercooler. I had never heard of this issue. I have over 290 k on the engine and have regularly serviced it over the years. He mentioned that a friend of his had serious engine problems, as he had oil from his intercooler back into his engine.
I found several YouTube Videos showing users drilling a small hole in the lowest part of the Intercooler near the right front wheel and draining out oil. Then they put a screw back in the hole and problem solved.
Is this an issue with TDIs and what is the best way to approach the problem, if it is?
Thanks ...
I have a 1999 TDI Beetle and a friend of mine asked me if I ever drained the oil from my Intercooler. I had never heard of this issue. I have over 290 k on the engine and have regularly serviced it over the years. He mentioned that a friend of his had serious engine problems, as he had oil from his intercooler back into his engine.
I found several YouTube Videos showing users drilling a small hole in the lowest part of the Intercooler near the right front wheel and draining out oil. Then they put a screw back in the hole and problem solved.
Is this an issue with TDIs and what is the best way to approach the problem, if it is?
Thanks ...