2015 Passat here
I notice the temps will climb from the usual 197 to 213 during a 7% grade climb with high throttle input and definitely go to jail speeds. But this car runs much cooler than others noted here.
For those tdis equipped with ad blue it's an easy fix the older models with the NOX trap they might have trouble complying with the EPA order. Ad blue equipped models just increased DEF use, it's designed that way.
1. This is from the EGR recirculation which carbon/oil mist mix and slowly build up to block the intake runners.
2. The injectors can be reused, how many miles on the engine if its over 100K I would recommend you have them cleaned and balanced. Do you know if there was any biodiesel used or just...
I just bought a 2015 Passat TDI
drove it home only have 280 miles on it. Time will tell and I don't know how well the dealer filled the car up to, so I still have 500 miles until empty.
I had the same issue except I almost toasted the motor I blew my turbo passing someone and I couldn't pull over right away. I only drove about 1.5-2 miles after I started smoking like a fumigator, Only had 1.5L oil in the pan the rest in the exhaust/intake. I installed a new turbo and run it on...
The problem is with the older vehicle fuel systems as you increase the Ethanol content it increases the amount of water that can be absorbed. This in turn increases the potential for corrosion along with many other issues.
The ECU, it allows for a little deviation from the requested boost. When it doesn't meet this request it causes limp mode and may turn on the check engine light.
I love my B5.5 TDI and I've had almost all the mods done just no BSM delete, Yet! Just trying to figure out how to get it away from the wife:rolleyes: I have one of the only Valve Body mods I have seen and she shifts with authority. Just change your fluids and drive!
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