Hmmm... looks like this thread's a bit quiet lately, almost like something else has everybody's attention...
Went to my dealer to talk abt The NOX Issue... and in the process, talked about current status of HPFP issues. Was a bit interesting, he had a few facts and impressions that I thought were worth sharing.
1. He seemed to think there's more HPFP failures in SoCA, or maybe the SW USA. Said it seems they have one in the shop almost every week. He said, when talking about it with service people from other parts of the USA, at training classes, etc, they seem surprised by how often he sees them.
2. He thought he noticed an uptick in failures when the weather was hot, maybe when the seasons turn, etc.
3. He mentioned that VW covering failures has changed, now that there's an extended warranty. Formerly, they had been covering them fully, if it wasn't a misfuel. Now, with the 10y 120k mile, THEY WON'T COVER IF YOU'RE A BIT OVER THE LINE. He was a bit sad that earlier they had done a full cover on a car with 168k, but a while back they turned down a guy with a few miles past 120k.
My thoughts... 1. Warn weather has an effect? Area fuel quality? Hrm... Could be mostly due to being a dealer in one of the largest/densest metro areas in the US. And in an area of high TDI popularity.
2. Interesting, but it's one service managers impression as a data point. Would be something if we had 5-10 saying that, or some larger statistics. I think I'll re order another bottle of OptiLube, this one's almost gone...
3. Sad, but predictable corporate level response. Something I didnt know. Would seem to steer one into waiting until 120k, THEN ordering the 2 Micron kits... with priority shipping!
Anyway, FWIW, not starting a controversy, thought they were interesting points, I won't tell which of the 3 VW dealers in a 15 mile radius of me it was... gotta keep my sources happy. And, any post NOT about Dieselgate, is a good thing...