Service programme for TDI

Nov 14th, 2004, 23:44

hi everyone, just bought a V70 2.5 Tdi. It needs a service badly. its hit 130k. It has had full services history at the main dealer. can i just check wht needs replaced at the 130k service. ie wht wht oils and other things?

jav

Networkguy · Nov 15th, 2004, 11:01

The 130k service is a repeat of the 70k service (email me if you want a copy of the workshop check sheet).

The sheet says that you carry out the standard annual service PLUS:

Check steering suspension
Check drive shafts
Check exhaust system mountings
Check front wheel bearings

sholtby · Nov 15th, 2004, 16:56

The water pumps are prone to failure on these engines. I think I read that they are best changed at 60k miles. This means a new cambelt aswell.

Simon

Andy Mcl · Nov 15th, 2004, 17:07

What you should be doing now at this service is changing the main timing belt and tensioner AND THE WATER PUMP. Reasons for this is that either the tensioner or the water pump can fail - seize - and take out the timing belt with catasrophic failure - about £4500 worth of work. -i.e. a new engine!!!
I am sorry if this has put the wind up you - it should -
Generally the car is bullet proof but the main achillies is the timing belt tensioner & water pump - generally it is recommended to change both these parts every 60k along with a new belt - DO NOT LET THEM GO TO THE RECOMMENDED 80K you run a big risk if big bangs!!!

Sorry to be the bringer of doom and gloom - but if you take this preventative measure you will have many years of trouble free motoring as they will go well beyond 350k - but they do need some bits - front suspension bushes are another favourite - but not too difficult to replace.
And it you have aircon the evaporator will have to be done at some point - check you have a pollen filter as if you have - it will last longer.

However finish on a good note they never seem to go below 39mpg unless towing. And they are fabulous on big journeys - no back pain for starters - and they will cruise at very high speeds very comfortably. Did a trip to Switzerland and back at 100+ and it still returned 40mpg overall - 2500miles overall so I am prepared to put up with it's idosyncracies

Sorry to mega write but you do need to know of the pitfalls of ownership.

Nov 14th, 2004, 23:44	#1
meri_gadi Guest Location:	Service programme for TDI hi everyone, just bought a V70 2.5 Tdi. It needs a service badly. its hit 130k. It has had full services history at the main dealer. can i just check wht needs replaced at the 130k service. ie wht wht oils and other things? jav

Nov 15th, 2004, 11:01	#2
Networkguy Senior Member Last Online: Sep 20th, 2022 19:25 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Lincolnshire	RE: Service programme for TDI The 130k service is a repeat of the 70k service (email me if you want a copy of the workshop check sheet). The sheet says that you carry out the standard annual service PLUS: Check steering suspension Check drive shafts Check exhaust system mountings Check front wheel bearings

Nov 15th, 2004, 16:56	#3
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	RE: Service programme for TDI The water pumps are prone to failure on these engines. I think I read that they are best changed at 60k miles. This means a new cambelt aswell. Simon

Nov 15th, 2004, 17:07	#4
Andy Mcl Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 16:50 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ross-on-Wye	RE: Service programme for TDI What you should be doing now at this service is changing the main timing belt and tensioner AND THE WATER PUMP. Reasons for this is that either the tensioner or the water pump can fail - seize - and take out the timing belt with catasrophic failure - about £4500 worth of work. -i.e. a new engine!!! I am sorry if this has put the wind up you - it should - Generally the car is bullet proof but the main achillies is the timing belt tensioner & water pump - generally it is recommended to change both these parts every 60k along with a new belt - DO NOT LET THEM GO TO THE RECOMMENDED 80K you run a big risk if big bangs!!! Sorry to be the bringer of doom and gloom - but if you take this preventative measure you will have many years of trouble free motoring as they will go well beyond 350k - but they do need some bits - front suspension bushes are another favourite - but not too difficult to replace. And it you have aircon the evaporator will have to be done at some point - check you have a pollen filter as if you have - it will last longer. However finish on a good note they never seem to go below 39mpg unless towing. And they are fabulous on big journeys - no back pain for starters - and they will cruise at very high speeds very comfortably. Did a trip to Switzerland and back at 100+ and it still returned 40mpg overall - 2500miles overall so I am prepared to put up with it's idosyncracies Sorry to mega write but you do need to know of the pitfalls of ownership. __________________ Cheers Andy Mcloughlin V70tdi 173bhp 277ft/lb IPD anti - roll bars Diesel power!!

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