2012jettatdi
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I posted this in another thread, but thought it deserved its own post.
If you own one these cars, here is some advice that could save you from a $4000+ repair bill.
I own a 2012 TDI and had the fuel pump fail on me twice. Whether you are aware or not, there are two types of failures when it comes to the HPFP. First, the pump fails and simply needs to be replaced. This is what happened on my first failure. No big deal, it was covered under the extended warranty. The second failure however, is what they call a catastrophic failure. In this case, not only does the pump fail, but it shoots metal fragments throughout the entire fuel system. This means that anything the fuel touches had to be replaced. In my case, my mechanic was able to salvage the fuel lines, but everything else had to be replaced (fuel pump, fuel rail, fuel injectors and fuel filter)
After begrudgingly deciding to fix it, I came to find out the real reason for these types of failures. I had my car fixed at a diesel repair shop and the mechanic told me these types of failures are due to the extremely poor quality of diesel in the US. He said over the years, there have been so many things removed from the fuel that used to act as lubricants and the result it hefty repair bills like I experienced. He recommended I use an additive when I fuel up. I took his advice and went with the STP fuel injector cleaner. It costs about $10 and lasts 2-3 fill ups.
If you own one of these vehicles, I strongly recommend it. It could save you from having to decide between scrapping your car or a $4000 repair bill
If you own one these cars, here is some advice that could save you from a $4000+ repair bill.
I own a 2012 TDI and had the fuel pump fail on me twice. Whether you are aware or not, there are two types of failures when it comes to the HPFP. First, the pump fails and simply needs to be replaced. This is what happened on my first failure. No big deal, it was covered under the extended warranty. The second failure however, is what they call a catastrophic failure. In this case, not only does the pump fail, but it shoots metal fragments throughout the entire fuel system. This means that anything the fuel touches had to be replaced. In my case, my mechanic was able to salvage the fuel lines, but everything else had to be replaced (fuel pump, fuel rail, fuel injectors and fuel filter)
After begrudgingly deciding to fix it, I came to find out the real reason for these types of failures. I had my car fixed at a diesel repair shop and the mechanic told me these types of failures are due to the extremely poor quality of diesel in the US. He said over the years, there have been so many things removed from the fuel that used to act as lubricants and the result it hefty repair bills like I experienced. He recommended I use an additive when I fuel up. I took his advice and went with the STP fuel injector cleaner. It costs about $10 and lasts 2-3 fill ups.
If you own one of these vehicles, I strongly recommend it. It could save you from having to decide between scrapping your car or a $4000 repair bill
