I have TDI 1.9 vw golf, all i get to service it, is engine oil filtre (genuine) 10w 40 engine oil suitable for diesel engine. I always use Shell helix semi - synthetic 10w 40. New diesel filtre every 15,000 miles - or whatever is recommended for your car.And a new air filter if the old one looks dirty.
thanks i know they dont have spark plugs so what do they use and do they need changing?
Glow plugs, and just pray that they never need replacing.
Re Glow plugs.
I have owned and worked on 3 pug HDI engines, the same as yours and the glow plugs are about £50 ( not expensive!!!!) unless you take it to a main dealer.
They dont last forever and the chances are you may need to change them at some time in your ownership (depending upon milage etc).
Its simple to do a resistance test on them.
And easy to change them yourself!hi
BTW just got rid of a Petrol picasso, too many electrical gremlins (throttle idle sensor, temp sensor) .
The throttle sensor was dangerous as it would suddenly go to full revs with no warning!
I doubt you will suffer the same on the hdi as its a proven unit.
Some ealy hdi suffered from fuel pump failure ( mine went on a 306), but easy to change as its the pump in the fuel tank under the rear seat.
Make sure your picasso has had the front suspension spring recall carried out.
If not get it done, as its fee.
They had problems with the springs , causing failure !
hi
thanks for the informative post very good info...
how do i get the springs done for free?
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