2011 Jetta 5 1.6 TDi- Info

[r-hart]

Hi Guys.

Just looking for some info/advise on the above car as I'm. Interested in buying one. I want to the know the common problems encountered with these cars. I read the few threads with the polo 1.6tdi and injector problems given, are these the exact engines?

I want to buy with the intention of driving the car to 300k+ km, is this car capable of that? Without big hassles... (my G5 gti did 290k km with ease...i just maintained it well)

Lastly the 7spd Dsg box. Should I be worried as well? Thank you.

[r-hart]

Oh and do these cars have cambelts? Should they be changed at 120k?

[smoke.machine]

Car has cam belts....so it's better..personally seen a 1.6tdi with over 330k with no issues...

[smoke.machine]

With regards to the gearbox....rather go Manual if you planning on keeping it that long...

[Kavi4GP]

Hi Guys.

Just looking for some info/advise on the above car as I'm. Interested in buying one. I want to the know the common problems encountered with these cars. I read the few threads with the polo 1.6tdi and injector problems given, are these the exact engines?

I want to buy with the intention of driving the car to 300k+ km, is this car capable of that? Without big hassles... (my G5 gti did 290k km with ease...i just maintained it well)

Lastly the 7spd Dsg box. Should I be worried as well? Thank you.

For long term use, stay away from the DSG units

[r-hart]

Hi Guys...

Thanks for the feedback thus far!

[smoke.machine]

Also 1.6tdis will have to have there dpfs removed and coded out once they pass around 120 000km.they start getting blocked..luckily my sedan polo 1.6tdi only came with a cat....

[r-hart]

So that means you an just do software upgrade at the same time?

I have read on the forum. That the software makes a difference in these cars ie. The drive much better and smoother.... (less problems?)

[r-hart]

Any idea on dpf delete and sw costs?

[8VALVE-zn]

Pricing from CPI for the 1.6TDI:

DPF removal (physical)- R1500
DPF code out on ECU- R500
SW stage 1- R3500

Many will say: "Ohhhhh my tuner is like father Christmas, when I did my SW he coded out my DPF". Code out's come at a price as it is not part of the normal SW upgrade.

With regards to SW on these motors: Don't think just do, the standard tune is crappy and will kill some major components (injectors)that will make you want to kill yourself when you hear the pricing of them to replace. If you want 300k km+, get a 1.9TDI

[r-hart]

Thank you for the indepth reply 8valve.

And the honesty as well. Much appreciated!!!

[AshG108]

Howsit guys, some great info here, also helped me to make my decision around purchasing a 1.6TDi.

is there anyway to know if the car has a dpf or cat and DPF? is it by year manufactured by any chance?