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Scotty, you should advise the guy to clean the dpf, I recommend they be cleaned at 50k km (also fuel vaporiser if they have an active regeneration type dpf system) if easily removable, otherwise every 80-100k if more difficult to access (read: $). Anyway diesels are using huge amounts of EGR, at part throttle and even at idle 50% or so. They really need oil/air separators with replaceable 1 micron filters. An example unit you might be interested for the sake of looking, model RCC351K here in Australia. Provent also make a similar unit (German company).
I'm not sure if you've noticed it Scotty, but there has been something on your lense for several episodes now causing a blurry spot on the left hand center of the screen. Just letting you know, and keep up the great work! P.S. It's on the camera that you use outside.
👍 Based on a reply elsewhere on here, Scotty is finally aware of the smudge on the camera lens. He said it took a week for him to notice. That smudge will be with us for a few more tens of videos. Scotty, always working.
Those TDIs were fantastic engines. It's a shame the scandal happened and they stopped selling them here in North America. For a daily driver you can't really go wrong with one of them, they have the low end passing torque and the fuel economy, comfortable, quiet, and they handle great.
I owned one diesel that was a VW TDI in my life. Paid $4,500 for it with 227,00 miles. Sold it 5-year later for $2,500 with 337,000 miles on it. It did not need any oil added in VW recommended 10,000 mile oil changes. Got typically 48 mpg.
One of the most common engines on UK and Euro roads is a 2.0 litre turbo diesel. Manual. In the UK, years ago, company cars which were a big perk of a job became taxable as a benefit. The tax-rates depended on the engine capacity and there was a big jump over 2000cc. So, the manufacturers brought out 1998cc versions to beat the tax bracket. It's why it's one of the most popular engines in a wide range of vehicles even today. VW have them through the range, and I have a Ford Mondeo with a 1998cc TDI.
Yet another person who has no idea how taxes work. Let's say he drives 10k miles for uber in a year, he can write off, what, 57 cents a mile? So that's $5,700 off his taxable income. Let's say his effective tax rate is 22%. So lowering tax burden by $5,700 (of which he would pay 22% in taxes) equals $1,254 of actual paid tax that he would recoup. Great. I mean, I'll take it but it's nothing to write home about, esp for someone who lives in their car. And mind you, he could write off the mileage even without upgrading his car, on any vehicle he was driving. So to say or imply that he can save or make money on taxes by buying this car is just a total misunderstanding. You NEVER make money in taxes by spending it, at least the average Joe doesn't. "Just write it off" like it pays for it. That's what stupid people say.
“People wreck cars all the time! Now let’s take it for a spin and see how it does..” Now that’s a line which would get my blood pumping. Delivered deadpan too.
Yes I was so happy to find out that after buying our 2013 TDI Wagon that it had the extended warranty due to Diesel Gate…… Funny thing is that the dealer had no clue and after having discovered the extended warranty I had to educate the dealer I purchased it from….. they were surprised to say the least!!
Yeah. I'd use diesel but it just doesn't make any sense anymore with the insane taxing and diesel being almost as expensive as gasoline. My gasoline car has 200€ yearly tax and family member's similar sized diesel car has over 700€ tax.
@@imrileth6618 wait.... you have to pay a yearly tax? We have to have a sticker on our plates replaced every year for $90 and I thought that was brutal... gees.
I have been driving VWs since 1973 and was always anti-diesel. But when VW and the government settled dieselgate in 2017 the dealers had some 2015 Sportwagen TDIs that had been in storage due to the diesel embargo. Being from 2015 they were considered to be old so VW offered incentives to help the dealers dump them. I got a 2015 Sportwagen TDI with a manual and 87 miles on the odometer. We got $5000 off, 0% interest, and a 10yr/120k mile factory warranty. Accounting for inflation it is the cheapest new car I have ever bought ($19k). It is enough fun to drive and fast enough that I sold my 2006 GTI. The mpg is exceptional. I average in the upper 40s around town and 55 mpg when doing 75 mph. The 13.5 gallon tank can go over 700 miles when travelling. I don't believe the Jetta in this video averages 65 mpg. Especially if it is picking up and dropping off passengers.
Just bought a very similar used golf. Drove 300000 km on my previous diesel, never roke down on the road, it rusted out in our salty roads sooner than engine gave up.
Ah, one of the worst Diesels in history that people for some reason calls bulletproof. I'll have you know, the same people that call the bulletproof probably has swapped the engine by less than 100k miles, the heads on those engines constantly crack too 🤣
@@gocanada9749 was a joint partnership of vw trying to make a cheap diesel for volvo, and to drive down costs significantly they based it around the Volvo B30 from the 164 which is where the weaknesses came from, it's the same reason the Oldsmobile diesel is a junk engine, it was based on a low friction gas engine and didnt get reinforced enough
Scotty, You finally put up my video! I didn’t see it for a while. Well not 2 months after you got this one up, a homeless woman in Nashville drove into me and totaled her :( clipped it behind the front wheel on the unibody, and they said it was only worth 10 grand and wouldn’t repair it! Just overpaid for another one, value edition basic model, too many people watched this and bought them up! And the lovely inflation... Well it is what it is. Loved the video, I’ll come see you again sometime! - Matt
Hey Scotty, I have a 1991 Honda CRX with 310,000 miles on it. Ive brought it into the shop because the brake lights will stay on after turning off the car but only occasionally. They said they fixed it but it's doing it again. What's going on?
Well Consumer Reports said that the "TDI in a VW is the only VW engine that you should buy". That is why I have the Passat, TDI. Sure it does not get 65 mpg, but the passat does average 44 mpg for the year in NY state. That includes winter.
@@mcc7762 Yes it is a different animal. I can go 930 miles in one direction on a tank of fuel. Drove from NY to Athens GA, then filled up on the return in SC and drove back(I95 to Richmond then I85 to GA). Wow, That was the first time that I have ever seen a 1000 mile range on the car(and 57 mpg average).
Scotty i have an 09 corolla S and it has an extended crank every 1 out 5 cranks do you know what it could be i know my mechanics said my timing belt was worn
I have vw Passat diesel I bought for cheap and that thing just runs so well. The electronics are still flimsy as it's vw but the engine and trans are just great.
Hey Scott I've got a 2011 Volkswagen TDI Diesel my particular filter is clogging up not all the way there yet it is there any way that I could throw that away and does it have to be tuned I also live in Tennessee
Damn ,I would love to shake your hand,I live Lincoln county,Tn but your passion for cars is amazing and you seem to have evolved with the technology,God bless you Sir and we love ya!!
One big problem with the newer TDI Engines is that the emissions control systems on them tend to have problems once they have a lot of miles on them and it's a really expensive repair.
The replacement I got for the car in this video, has 56k miles on it, so its good for another like 70k or 2+ years under VW's factory emissions warranty which covers everything involved with the emissions modification, and anything it affects.
I had one of those in a 2010, made in Mexico. I thought everything you said about it as well. Then the electric gremlins began. I paid out over $5k trying to get the temperature guage to stop going from all the way up to all the way down and constantly dinging. Then the ECU reprogram to work with a new instrument cluster resulted in a non working radio. In the end, it was a bad ground wire. Then VW bought it back. I was never so happy to see a car go.
I bought a 2013 Golf MK6 TDI back in October 2016 and it was the smartest move I have made in a while. It was the last year of TDs made in Germany (Vin starts with WVW...and not 2), had 69k km, one owner and was really well maintained (all record from day one were available). I upgraded the rims to 19" from Golf R, the stock tires to Michelin PS4S's (I am at my 2nd set in 5 soon 5 years), put a K&N lifetime air filter and that's about it....Aside from the battery and glow plugs that had to changed when the vehicle got 5 years, NOT a single issue in 5 years of ownership....Lately, the DPF started getting clogged and caused the replacement of the intake manifold (under warranty), but I finally managed to get it replaced under warranty as well at 202976km (15 km before the warranty expires at 203 k km, because my vehicle has 6 MT...All the AT diesel VWs here in Canada saw their warranty expire at 193k km...). If some one is looking for one of these, I tell him: go for it without hesitation: quite small car, yet comfortable; zippy and fun to drive, economical and easy to park in small parking spots, enough power (especially the torque) to take on long trips,...The only car you need if you are single or have a small family! I have just bought an Acura TL SH-AWD (medium sized sedan) with 6MT as well, which is a huge step up form the Golf TDI, but the latter is still fun and really enjoyable!
The owner of this Jetta‘s story is very similar to mine, I bought my 2013 Jetta TDI with a 6 Speed back in 2019 with 40,000 miles on it, and I use it for DoorDash, Uber eats etc. and haven’t had any problems with the vehicle, where they really shine is on road trips, you could be doing 80MPH on a highway in Montana and it only revs just shy of 2000 RPMs and do roughly 50MPG
got an 86 tdi, 1.6, and the engine is tougher than nails.gets 53 mpg @ 63mph. rides great, unbelievable for a small car, but it just floats over rough roads. only bad is that it will run hot on hot days with ac on &u have to shut the ac off. that is a pain but it is still a great car from when vw was better.
Not sure about diesels being bulletproof. Just recently put engine 3 in a 1996 Hilux. Engine 1, threw a piston at 150k km, engine 2 at 310k km, threw.a big end. Same bloody hill on the freeway between Sydney and Newcastle in New South Wales, but in opposite directions.
I had years ago a new 2000 VW Jetta TDI Diesel that had a little over 63,000 miles on it when I traded it in for a 2007 VW Jetta. The TDI Jetta that I had was an automatic transmission. It was awesome on fuel economy and the Turbo power was awesome. I miss that VW. I am now on my 8th VW, which is a 2021 VW Jetta.
On my second Skoda Scout (Czech built VW) Both with 2L turbo diesel First one traded at 280,000klms Only issue was a faulty DPF sensor My current vehicle at 135,000klms Unfortunately the Dual Mass flywheel went Probably due to excessive loads I carry each week doing markets. Still a very happy owner
I owned the car in the video, it was totaled in Dec, replaced it and Carvana actually replaced the clutch and flywheel under warranty for me, zero out of pocket for the dealer to install new.
Scotty my vw tdi has a check engine light due to low fuel pressure and when I travel through different elevations my glow plug light starts flashing and then I pull over and reset the car and it turns off and I start driving again , how could I fix this.
hey now i bought a TDI from Carvana (2015 Golf, only year the Mk7 came with a diesel in the states) that was dieselgate fixed and i love it, but i did the right thing and took it to my own mechanic for a full inspection. i got very lucky!
I love my ‘97 VW Passat TDI! Get over 45 mpg in the summer, over 43 in the fall, and around 40 in the winter! Manual is fun to drive. Kinda slow in terms of acceleration, but I don’t care since the gas mileage is great. And I drive pretty fast on the highway. Kickass heater, and ac blows cold. Overall quality materials is great in mine. Definitely older VWs are better made. But this guys looks pretty sweet too. My uncle has the same one, but it’s gas and an automatic transmission. He keeps it under warranty and loves his as well, no issues so far.
Scotty, can you try and address the inner( or is it inter) cooler freezing up and locking up the engine? Mine did that several times, even in just cool weather. Apparently I was lucky that it didn't ruin the engine when I finally got it started.. My dedicated diesel vw mechandic ( not a dealer) told me to chip the car and removed a few things. No problems with that anymore. Anyway would love to know more about that
I've been a mechanic for a very long time myself Scotty and we differ in our opinions in some aspects. I'm not the type to trash talk other mechanics so my point here is not to insult you. While it's true that lots of the newer turbo induction gasoline engines are not reliable, it's NOT true that a gasoline engine with turbo induction cannot be reliable for durabilty. Your video reminds me of one of the most favorite cars I've ever owned, a 1994 Volvo 940 Turbo. I've worked on many Volvos over the years. I can't stand any of them made after the early 90's redesigns. When Volvo started designing all of their cars in front wheel drive platforms they killed their reputation. Anyway, the Volvo 240, 740 and 940 cars were very well made. The 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine was virtually bulletproof and the turbo engines could go over 300,000 miles, even in severe duty. I fondly remember owning my 940 at the same time when Hondas were the rage for kids to race. My Volvo was bone stock and had over 150 hp, oh yeah, rear wheel drive too. I had allot of fun seeing the shocked looks on A kid's face as they got blown away by a grocery getting Volvo. 😂😂😂
I couldn't help but also include the good ol Ford Lima engine. Put a turbo on it and it made the SVO mustang FASTER and more dependable than the v8 powered mustang GT.
I had a 2009 jetta tdi 6 speed for 324000 miles. I still miss that car. After all those miles, the engine was running just fine, but unfortunately everything else was falling apart.. Made a good chunk of change from Dieselgate though..
Second straight VW you’ve actually praised. Something’s wrong. Kidding aside, I drive a VW daily and I love it, drives so much better than my dad’s Toyotas (which to be fair are 15-20 years older but still running).
I once had a Isuzu pup truck 2.2 non turbo Diesel, that thing was so lack of power if you seen a car coming a mile away you better not pull out in front of it because it was to close. But it did get decent mileage but parts was nearly impossible to find.
Scotty, really love your content, had a question, what is your opinion on a Nissan juke. I'm thinking about getting one, the other option is a Subaru xv Crosstrek. I'm really into the compact crossover. Ps, my name is chemist jay lol
What could be the reason for smoke from dipstick pipe and increased vibration from a VW Jetta mk v no power lose or milage problem no starting problem ,pd tdi.
Maybe, but remember being a diesel they make micron particulate, so small it can cross the blood / brain barrier just breathing it in. It also implants itself in your tissues/organs and doesn't break down. Not so nice. Same issue with the direction injection petrol engines these days, they're producing a lot more micron particle emissions
I have this car in the sportwagon model 2012. I bought it for 6,000 with 96,000 miles on it and I love it so far. I uber as well and on a $35 fill up I get 400 miles driving a fair mix of city and highway driving.
Hey Scotty, JW From the UK, I have been driving diesels for 30 + years. First diesel was a British Leyland Maestro ( crap car) yet it had a Perkins diesel when I sold it, it had 320,000 miles on the clock, the engine was still perfect but the body was completely shot.
if a diesel engine is higher pressure then gasoline engine imagine if a gasoline engine was over built like a diesel engine was then it would last forever to like the diesels if not longer
I had a 2015 beetle tdi.. the engines will last, but everything around them will fall apart. 40k miles and the fuel pump went bad.. wtf? AC compressor was going out too.. I was so happy to get rid of that thing before I had to put serious money into it
Hey Scotty! You should find a VW Jetta with the non-turbo 2.0L engine and review it. Up to 2013 I believe, that engine is decades old, an 8v engine we've nicknamed the "2 Slo (115hp)" in our shop. It came on base model VW's without all the electronic wizardry and made them solid daily drivers that are incredibly reliable. I work at a VW dealership and I've always seen them with over 200,000 miles, coming in for nothing but oil changes and rotations. I'd say, similar to your Celica perhaps, have never done any major repairs to one other than maintenance.
Did same thing but not from carvana .. 2013 vw passat tdi at 100000 miles it started breaking apart parts under warranty took almost 4 months to get. By that time something else was broken. EGR problem oil leak.. shaking front end changed wheels motormounts. Dealer couldn't test the shaking bc it happen past 70 mph and it was elegal in CALIFORNIA. Never again. Good thing very comfortable seats.
I've been noticing a smudge on your camera lens. Middle left hand side for some time now. Just wanted to let you know thou I don't know how you couldn't know that already.
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Finally, the truth uncle Scotty!
THAT BLUR SPOT MID LEFT ON YOUR CAMERA BEEN THERE FOR WHILE .. CLEAN IT !!
Scotty, you should advise the guy to clean the dpf, I recommend they be cleaned at 50k km (also fuel vaporiser if they have an active regeneration type dpf system) if easily removable, otherwise every 80-100k if more difficult to access (read: $). Anyway diesels are using huge amounts of EGR, at part throttle and even at idle 50% or so.
They really need oil/air separators with replaceable 1 micron filters. An example unit you might be interested for the sake of looking, model RCC351K here in Australia. Provent also make a similar unit (German company).
Scotty there is a smudge on your camera!
My 96 Passat TDI was the best car I've ever owned. I was rear ended and it was totaled. 450k on it and still ran like a tank
Open up FB marketplace in Poland and you'll probably find a couple thousand replacements if you still want one LOL
I'm not sure if you've noticed it Scotty, but there has been something on your lense for several episodes now causing a blurry spot on the left hand center of the screen. Just letting you know, and keep up the great work!
P.S. It's on the camera that you use outside.
I don't know if you noticed but mechanic. Videographer
@@johnrussell4954 Doesn't mean he couldn't use the heads up and wipe the lense. Common courtesy is all, shouldn't be taken as offensive.
I did mention it. It might be a chip or a scratch.
👍 Based on a reply elsewhere on here, Scotty is finally aware of the smudge on the camera lens. He said it took a week for him to notice. That smudge will be with us for a few more tens of videos. Scotty, always working.
@@sleepyhollow783 I just saw that post myself as well. Scotty is a mechanic of rare quality, as is his content. Hardest working mechanic on TH-cam.
"CARVANA" Ask your doctor if buying a car out of a vending machine is right for you!
LOL!! Good one!
Hahaha
If you can't afford it AstraZeneca may be able to help
@@southernautodiy2643 Oh don't worry, they'll help you k!ll yourselves ded, and at little or no cost you. lol
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This is the third video where the goober stain is still on the camera lens!!! LMAO
4th actually, it took me a week to notice!
@@scottykilmer 😜
One of the best laughing horses this year at 5:05
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Those TDIs were fantastic engines. It's a shame the scandal happened and they stopped selling them here in North America. For a daily driver you can't really go wrong with one of them, they have the low end passing torque and the fuel economy, comfortable, quiet, and they handle great.
So much torque they idle in gear, I've idled it up a hill in 3rd.
lol this is why it needs that dual mass flywheel @@boscoalbertbaracus1362
I owned one diesel that was a VW TDI in my life. Paid $4,500 for it with 227,00 miles. Sold it 5-year later for $2,500 with 337,000 miles on it. It did not need any oil added in VW recommended 10,000 mile oil changes. Got typically 48 mpg.
Damn... what car?
One of the most common engines on UK and Euro roads is a 2.0 litre turbo diesel. Manual. In the UK, years ago, company cars which were a big perk of a job became taxable as a benefit. The tax-rates depended on the engine capacity and there was a big jump over 2000cc. So, the manufacturers brought out 1998cc versions to beat the tax bracket. It's why it's one of the most popular engines in a wide range of vehicles even today. VW have them through the range, and I have a Ford Mondeo with a 1998cc TDI.
@@audioamateur 98 New Beetle TDI 5-speed. (Made in Mexico)
@@GaryASobek that's insane
@@audioamateur that’s Diesel engines man not gasoline.
“He bought a volkswagen”
Best quote
TDI is the best
@@dragospahontu, there is an opinion that PSA’s BlueHDI 2.0 is better.
@@rodrigoroaduterte9415 those engines are more refined. PSA is also very good.
In comes Scotty with Mazda Skyactiv D 😁
Nothing wrong with vw.
The smudge on the left side of the picture is killing me lol
He's so good at making stuff easy to understand
well that's cause as scotty has said he's loosing his mind what do you expect?🤣🤣🤣
I love the energy from this guy. The video is literally titled what the hell. Can we appreciate that
Working for Uber, he can write the cost of the car off on his taxes.
woah...
Not sure on carvana, but car max will not approve a loan if they know this is what it was going to be used for……..
I don’t think that’s true. The $.57/mi the IRS gives you accounts for all vehicle expenses. Purchase price is not a factor, depreciation is.
Yet another person who has no idea how taxes work. Let's say he drives 10k miles for uber in a year, he can write off, what, 57 cents a mile? So that's $5,700 off his taxable income. Let's say his effective tax rate is 22%. So lowering tax burden by $5,700 (of which he would pay 22% in taxes) equals $1,254 of actual paid tax that he would recoup. Great. I mean, I'll take it but it's nothing to write home about, esp for someone who lives in their car. And mind you, he could write off the mileage even without upgrading his car, on any vehicle he was driving. So to say or imply that he can save or make money on taxes by buying this car is just a total misunderstanding. You NEVER make money in taxes by spending it, at least the average Joe doesn't. "Just write it off" like it pays for it. That's what stupid people say.
@@user-nh3gu1ge3d just common sense you cant get more of a refund then you were going to pay anyways
Get the standard transmission not the automatic. I have a cop friend that's got over 600,000 miles on a TDI Jetta with a stick.
I bought a diesel Jetta wagon a couple months ago. Average just over 40 mpg, not 65 but I’m happy
@@Cptblogh
Grew up with one so I'm a master. 😁
@@D73GT
I think Denver's is a 2003 but it could be older.
@@D73GT it’s a 2011 standard trans. It’s been great so far but I am due for the dreaded timing belt replacement.
@@D73GT
He's 6'5 and he looks like he's getting out of a pedal car but he loves that thing.
Scotty, you have a smudge on the camera lens. Been there for a few videos now.
@3:30 Scotty had his knees on the concrete with no pad underneath at his age! REAL MECHANIC
Yeah no kidding .
Maybe he has hidden knee pads in his pants ?? lol
“People wreck cars all the time! Now let’s take it for a spin and see how it does..”
Now that’s a line which would get my blood pumping. Delivered deadpan too.
Have fun on your trip!!
Scotty you forgot to mention the extended emissions warranty that comes with them
Yes I was so happy to find out that after buying our 2013 TDI Wagon that it had the extended warranty due to Diesel Gate…… Funny thing is that the dealer had no clue and after having discovered the extended warranty I had to educate the dealer I purchased it from….. they were surprised to say the least!!
Miss the simple kinda Hippie VW_Vans- 13 windows. Amazing ole vans. 👍 THUMBS UP
Chevy Greenbriar van ! This was a VW microbus copy with 2x the power. Too bad it is almost unknown today.
Glad to see your video out. You had me concerned when it was almost 45 minutes later than usual. Drive safe to R.I.!!
I love diesel engines, so sad to see how much they are trying to get rid of them, especially here in europe
it is so much worse here in the states.
And then in Africa and Southeast Asia, everyone wants diesel SUVs and Pick-up trucks.
Yeah. I'd use diesel but it just doesn't make any sense anymore with the insane taxing and diesel being almost as expensive as gasoline. My gasoline car has 200€ yearly tax and family member's similar sized diesel car has over 700€ tax.
@@imrileth6618 Australia can't get enough diesel vehicles...we love them, probably a little too late though as times are changing.
@@imrileth6618 wait.... you have to pay a yearly tax? We have to have a sticker on our plates replaced every year for $90 and I thought that was brutal... gees.
Hello Scotty, what are the best spark plugs for a 2005 matrix xr?
I have been driving VWs since 1973 and was always anti-diesel. But when VW and the government settled dieselgate in 2017 the dealers had some 2015 Sportwagen TDIs that had been in storage due to the diesel embargo. Being from 2015 they were considered to be old so VW offered incentives to help the dealers dump them. I got a 2015 Sportwagen TDI with a manual and 87 miles on the odometer. We got $5000 off, 0% interest, and a 10yr/120k mile factory warranty. Accounting for inflation it is the cheapest new car I have ever bought ($19k). It is enough fun to drive and fast enough that I sold my 2006 GTI. The mpg is exceptional. I average in the upper 40s around town and 55 mpg when doing 75 mph. The 13.5 gallon tank can go over 700 miles when travelling. I don't believe the Jetta in this video averages 65 mpg. Especially if it is picking up and dropping off passengers.
Never said it averaged that, I get 42-45 ubering. I have SEEN 65mpg. (my car in video)
Just bought a very similar used golf. Drove 300000 km on my previous diesel, never roke down on the road, it rusted out in our salty roads sooner than engine gave up.
Scotty, did you ever work on a jag xf 2.2 or 3.0 diesel? Just wondering what you think. Just wondering if they are available in the US?
Just saw a bulletproof diesel 80s Volvo on the road earlier. Loud as hell but still running
Ah, one of the worst Diesels in history that people for some reason calls bulletproof. I'll have you know, the same people that call the bulletproof probably has swapped the engine by less than 100k miles, the heads on those engines constantly crack too 🤣
Was actually a VW engine, not a Volvo, noisy as hell, yes
Well IF it’s an 80s model? It’s 2021 and it’s still running, that’s gotta say something
@@gocanada9749 was a joint partnership of vw trying to make a cheap diesel for volvo, and to drive down costs significantly they based it around the Volvo B30 from the 164 which is where the weaknesses came from, it's the same reason the Oldsmobile diesel is a junk engine, it was based on a low friction gas engine and didnt get reinforced enough
@@beezlebub7847 it appeared to be a 244 model, faded yellow, and ugly ASF. 😂
Before heading out for vacation. The man never stops 💕
Scotty, You finally put up my video! I didn’t see it for a while. Well not 2 months after you got this one up, a homeless woman in Nashville drove into me and totaled her :( clipped it behind the front wheel on the unibody, and they said it was only worth 10 grand and wouldn’t repair it! Just overpaid for another one, value edition basic model, too many people watched this and bought them up! And the lovely inflation... Well it is what it is. Loved the video, I’ll come see you again sometime! - Matt
Oh and the list price for the replacement car was now 79%the price of it new! Insane!
Hey Scotty, I have a 1991 Honda CRX with 310,000 miles on it. Ive brought it into the shop because the brake lights will stay on after turning off the car but only occasionally. They said they fixed it but it's doing it again. What's going on?
hope u got a good package. wouldnt the maintain of the diesel cost? i recall u saying that about diesel trucks costs to manage them.
Hey Scotty ,how about the Ford 2.0 4L turbo is it a decent motor I just bought a 2018 Lincoln MKZ with 23000 miles
Wow a volkswagen scotty likes! Hell has frozen over!
Well Consumer Reports said that the "TDI in a VW is the only VW engine that you should buy". That is why I have the Passat, TDI. Sure it does not get 65 mpg, but the passat does average 44 mpg for the year in NY state. That includes winter.
He said a VW was he's favorite car. A really old one.. Check his videos.
@@mcc7762 Yes it is a different animal. I can go 930 miles in one direction on a tank of fuel. Drove from NY to Athens GA, then filled up on the return in SC and drove back(I95 to Richmond then I85 to GA). Wow, That was the first time that I have ever seen a 1000 mile range on the car(and 57 mpg average).
That was something I wasn't ever expecting hear from Scotty
End of times!
Scotty talking positive about a Volkswagen? I’ve been waiting for this moment=]
Hey Scotty! What did you order that came on that big fedEx truck that pulled up behind you lol???
Having a TDI (& manual) is the only reason my VW is still going strong. 307k miles and counting on my MK4 Jetta.
My mk4 2001 tdi 348000 m still going Strong
They’re great, if only I could Uber with one. Had to get the mk6 for that, and deal with the cjaa issues.
ooo please go on and tell me what strife the cjaa has brought you. Mkvi tdi 6mt jetta sportwagen here@@boscoalbertbaracus1362
Scotty i have an 09 corolla S and it has an extended crank every 1 out 5 cranks do you know what it could be i know my mechanics said my timing belt was worn
I have vw Passat diesel I bought for cheap and that thing just runs so well. The electronics are still flimsy as it's vw but the engine and trans are just great.
Scotty, could you give a list of Chevy truck years it would be safe to purchase used?
Hi for a pick up which one is best, I am in North America, chevy, Ford or ram, if so which one and model, circa,
Hey Scott I've got a 2011 Volkswagen TDI Diesel my particular filter is clogging up not all the way there yet it is there any way that I could throw that away and does it have to be tuned I also live in Tennessee
Damn ,I would love to shake your hand,I live Lincoln county,Tn but your passion for cars is amazing and you seem to have evolved with the technology,God bless you Sir and we love ya!!
what are the best scan tools?
One big problem with the newer TDI Engines is that the emissions control systems on them tend to have problems once they have a lot of miles on them and it's a really expensive repair.
This is why some people accidentally hit a pothole (on purpose) , and the DPF system magically falls off.
The replacement I got for the car in this video, has 56k miles on it, so its good for another like 70k or 2+ years under VW's factory emissions warranty which covers everything involved with the emissions modification, and anything it affects.
I had one of those in a 2010, made in Mexico. I thought everything you said about it as well. Then the electric gremlins began. I paid out over $5k trying to get the temperature guage to stop going from all the way up to all the way down and constantly dinging. Then the ECU reprogram to work with a new instrument cluster resulted in a non working radio. In the end, it was a bad ground wire. Then VW bought it back. I was never so happy to see a car go.
Are Honda Accord manual transmissions good?
On the good scan tools like you have, can you print out the data?
I bought a 2013 Golf MK6 TDI back in October 2016 and it was the smartest move I have made in a while. It was the last year of TDs made in Germany (Vin starts with WVW...and not 2), had 69k km, one owner and was really well maintained (all record from day one were available). I upgraded the rims to 19" from Golf R, the stock tires to Michelin PS4S's (I am at my 2nd set in 5 soon 5 years), put a K&N lifetime air filter and that's about it....Aside from the battery and glow plugs that had to changed when the vehicle got 5 years, NOT a single issue in 5 years of ownership....Lately, the DPF started getting clogged and caused the replacement of the intake manifold (under warranty), but I finally managed to get it replaced under warranty as well at 202976km (15 km before the warranty expires at 203 k km, because my vehicle has 6 MT...All the AT diesel VWs here in Canada saw their warranty expire at 193k km...). If some one is looking for one of these, I tell him: go for it without hesitation: quite small car, yet comfortable; zippy and fun to drive, economical and easy to park in small parking spots, enough power (especially the torque) to take on long trips,...The only car you need if you are single or have a small family! I have just bought an Acura TL SH-AWD (medium sized sedan) with 6MT as well, which is a huge step up form the Golf TDI, but the latter is still fun and really enjoyable!
The owner of this Jetta‘s story is very similar to mine, I bought my 2013 Jetta TDI with a 6 Speed back in 2019 with 40,000 miles on it, and I use it for DoorDash, Uber eats etc. and haven’t had any problems with the vehicle, where they really shine is on road trips, you could be doing 80MPH on a highway in Montana and it only revs just shy of 2000 RPMs and do roughly 50MPG
got an 86 tdi, 1.6, and the engine is tougher than nails.gets 53 mpg @ 63mph. rides great, unbelievable for a small car, but it just floats over rough roads. only bad is that it will run hot on hot days with ac on &u have to shut the ac off. that is a pain but it is still a great car from when vw was better.
What year is the Car in the video?
Did Scotty get as FedEX delivery and what did you get?
What was Scotty getting delivered?
Any fix to a loud chattering at cold start on a Corolla 1.8 vv-t?
Not sure about diesels being bulletproof. Just recently put engine 3 in a 1996 Hilux. Engine 1, threw a piston at 150k km, engine 2 at 310k km, threw.a big end. Same bloody hill on the freeway between Sydney and Newcastle in New South Wales, but in opposite directions.
I had years ago a new 2000 VW Jetta TDI Diesel that had a little over 63,000 miles on it when I traded it in for a 2007 VW Jetta. The TDI Jetta that I had was an automatic transmission. It was awesome on fuel economy and the Turbo power was awesome. I miss that VW. I am now on my 8th VW, which is a 2021 VW Jetta.
Good Afternoon Scotty!
Hope all is well with you and your family.
I was wondering if you’d ever return to Houston?
hello and yes eventually!
@@scottykilmer YES THERE IS A GOD I’ll be patiently waiting with my Corolla. Take care and safe travels Scotty
I want to buy a Nissan tiida is it a good car please answer watch most of your videos
Please make a review on the 2021 Toyata Highlander please.
I just worked on a 2021 VW Tiguan 4motion with the 2.0T engine and i chuckled when i saw the euro suv was made in Mexico.
On my second Skoda Scout (Czech built VW)
Both with 2L turbo diesel
First one traded at 280,000klms
Only issue was a faulty DPF sensor
My current vehicle at 135,000klms
Unfortunately the Dual Mass flywheel went
Probably due to excessive loads I carry each week doing markets.
Still a very happy owner
I owned the car in the video, it was totaled in Dec, replaced it and Carvana actually replaced the clutch and flywheel under warranty for me, zero out of pocket for the dealer to install new.
Is it a Jetta? What year is it?
what model and year?
Scotty my vw tdi has a check engine light due to low fuel pressure and when I travel through different elevations my glow plug light starts flashing and then I pull over and reset the car and it turns off and I start driving again , how could I fix this.
hey now i bought a TDI from Carvana (2015 Golf, only year the Mk7 came with a diesel in the states) that was dieselgate fixed and i love it, but i did the right thing and took it to my own mechanic for a full inspection. i got very lucky!
Does anyone know what the program is called @ time 7:50 ?
How can I submit a question?
What kind of mini SUV can I get with a budget of $5,000? I need something for the winter. Looking for a Honda CRV or Toyota RAV4
Does it take DEF fluid?
I wish you advertized to us scan software which can be used on PCs (windows, linux, mac / macos), just like you do about cheap scan tools.
Just Baugh a 2014 Jetta tdi sport wagon from auction. Decided to watch this video to confirm my previous research. Thanks Scotty.
What year was that VW
I love my ‘97 VW Passat TDI! Get over 45 mpg in the summer, over 43 in the fall, and around 40 in the winter! Manual is fun to drive. Kinda slow in terms of acceleration, but I don’t care since the gas mileage is great. And I drive pretty fast on the highway. Kickass heater, and ac blows cold. Overall quality materials is great in mine. Definitely older VWs are better made. But this guys looks pretty sweet too. My uncle has the same one, but it’s gas and an automatic transmission. He keeps it under warranty and loves his as well, no issues so far.
So what kind of goodies fell off the back of that truck?
Scotty, What do you think of a 1969 Pontiac GTO?
I have a 4 cylinder turbo engine on gas can you elaborate on why that’s bad
Scotty, can you try and address the inner( or is it inter) cooler freezing up and locking up the engine? Mine did that several times, even in just cool weather. Apparently I was lucky that it didn't ruin the engine when I finally got it started.. My dedicated diesel vw mechandic ( not a dealer) told me to chip the car and removed a few things. No problems with that anymore. Anyway would love to know more about that
I think the best thing you can do is keep a full tank of diesel to prevent condensation. Sounds like you removed the problem though
Is it a bad idea to buy from Carvana?
I've been a mechanic for a very long time myself Scotty and we differ in our opinions in some aspects.
I'm not the type to trash talk other mechanics so my point here is not to insult you.
While it's true that lots of the newer turbo induction gasoline engines are not reliable, it's NOT true that a gasoline engine with turbo induction cannot be reliable for durabilty.
Your video reminds me of one of the most favorite cars I've ever owned, a 1994 Volvo 940 Turbo.
I've worked on many Volvos over the years. I can't stand any of them made after the early 90's redesigns. When Volvo started designing all of their cars in front wheel drive platforms they killed their reputation.
Anyway, the Volvo 240, 740 and 940 cars were very well made. The 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine was virtually bulletproof and the turbo engines could go over 300,000 miles, even in severe duty.
I fondly remember owning my 940 at the same time when Hondas were the rage for kids to race. My Volvo was bone stock and had over 150 hp, oh yeah, rear wheel drive too.
I had allot of fun seeing the shocked looks on A kid's face as they got blown away by a grocery getting Volvo. 😂😂😂
I couldn't help but also include the good ol Ford Lima engine. Put a turbo on it and it made the SVO mustang FASTER and more dependable than the v8 powered mustang GT.
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I had a 2009 jetta tdi 6 speed for 324000 miles. I still miss that car. After all those miles, the engine was running just fine, but unfortunately everything else was falling apart.. Made a good chunk of change from Dieselgate though..
what were you doing to put that many miles on and what were the issues and would you have done any maintenance differently? Thanks!
Second straight VW you’ve actually praised. Something’s wrong.
Kidding aside, I drive a VW daily and I love it, drives so much better than my dad’s Toyotas (which to be fair are 15-20 years older but still running).
I once had a Isuzu pup truck 2.2 non turbo Diesel, that thing was so lack of power if you seen a car coming a mile away you better not pull out in front of it because it was to close. But it did get decent mileage but parts was nearly impossible to find.
Scotty, really love your content, had a question, what is your opinion on a Nissan juke. I'm thinking about getting one, the other option is a Subaru xv Crosstrek. I'm really into the compact crossover. Ps, my name is chemist jay lol
Juke R. Best trolling crossover. Hurts feelings like crazy because it's way faster than it looks. Lol.
What could be the reason for smoke from dipstick pipe and increased vibration from a VW Jetta mk v no power lose or milage problem no starting problem ,pd tdi.
There's an engine and transmission factory in Mexico, so they were built in Mexico as well.
I used to work with diesel engine equipment in the Air Force, so I love the smell of diesel in the morning...
Maybe, but remember being a diesel they make micron particulate, so small it can cross the blood / brain barrier just breathing it in. It also implants itself in your tissues/organs and doesn't break down. Not so nice. Same issue with the direction injection petrol engines these days, they're producing a lot more micron particle emissions
I have this car in the sportwagon model 2012. I bought it for 6,000 with 96,000 miles on it and I love it so far. I uber as well and on a $35 fill up I get 400 miles driving a fair mix of city and highway driving.
Hey Scotty, JW From the UK, I have been driving diesels for 30 + years. First diesel was a British Leyland Maestro ( crap car) yet it had a Perkins diesel when I sold it, it had 320,000 miles on the clock, the engine was still perfect but the body was completely shot.
I had a non turbo and a turbo maestro diesel, i loved the car, great for practical load carrying and i towed with them.
I watch Scotty every day lmao love this guy
if a diesel engine is higher pressure then gasoline engine imagine if a gasoline engine was over built like a diesel engine was then it would last forever to like the diesels if not longer
Windshield wiper motor gonna go out soon? 🙂
My first car was a 1984 Chevette Diesel. 45 mph on the highway. No power but was fun to drive with the manual 5 speed.
I had a 2015 beetle tdi.. the engines will last, but everything around them will fall apart. 40k miles and the fuel pump went bad.. wtf? AC compressor was going out too.. I was so happy to get rid of that thing before I had to put serious money into it
Scotty what’s a good mileage and year to buy a sequoia? Looking for a older model. Should I get 4wd or rwd
He would say go RWD unless you live in Manitoba.
@@rdrake316 I live around charlotte nc area. I don’t go off roading and it barely snows here. A lot of heavy rain tho
you can buy one with high mileage just make sure the owner took care of it
@@goinoutlikegeez you don't need 4 wd if you live in nc
We got the greatest car ever on Carvana. A Honda 2012 Civic. Runs like a dream.
Hey Scotty! You should find a VW Jetta with the non-turbo 2.0L engine and review it. Up to 2013 I believe, that engine is decades old, an 8v engine we've nicknamed the "2 Slo (115hp)" in our shop. It came on base model VW's without all the electronic wizardry and made them solid daily drivers that are incredibly reliable. I work at a VW dealership and I've always seen them with over 200,000 miles, coming in for nothing but oil changes and rotations. I'd say, similar to your Celica perhaps, have never done any major repairs to one other than maintenance.
It was the coolest experience ever. 2012 Honda Civic. Yeah Carvana.
What do you think about 2013 Jetta se 2.5L
They are very solid engines
Did same thing but not from carvana .. 2013 vw passat tdi at 100000 miles it started breaking apart parts under warranty took almost 4 months to get. By that time something else was broken. EGR problem oil leak.. shaking front end changed wheels motormounts. Dealer couldn't test the shaking bc it happen past 70 mph and it was elegal in CALIFORNIA. Never again. Good thing very comfortable seats.
I've been noticing a smudge on your camera lens. Middle left hand side for some time now. Just wanted to let you know thou I don't know how you couldn't know that already.
4:29 Savage. Love it!