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Tech Tip: Poor Throttle Response on VW's Diesel Engine
Condition: Poor throttle response on 1.9L TDI equipped vehicle. Models affected include 1999-2003 Golf and Jetta, 2001-'03 Jetta Wagon and 1998-2003 New Beetle (all ALH, 1.9L TDI engines). More
Tech Tip: Cool Fix for a Ford Diesel
A Ford truck, SUV or van owner may complain of a crank/no-start condition, lack of power and coolant leak. Some vehicles equipped with a 6.0L diesel engine may exhibit those symptoms, along with oil in the coolant. The coolant leak creates a low coolant condition, which may cause the engine to overheat or result in no cabin heat. More
Tech Tip: Use Caution when Replacing Ford Diesel Cylinder Heads
According to Ford's TSB 06-24-4, some 2003-'07 vehicles equipped with a 6.0L engine may require the cylinder head to be replaced, while design changes can affect interchangeability between model years and service of 2003-'07 6.0L engines. More
Tech Feature: Servicing Diesels in Your Shop
Is there a diesel in your service bay? Maybe not now, but there definitely will be in your future. You're going to see trucks as well as SUVs and passenger cars. Mercedes-Benz produced a 3.0L V6 diesel-powered SUV for the 2008 model year and Volkswagen has a Twinturbo 5.0L V10 diesel engine in its Touareg. As the automakers focus on better fuel economy, you might say the diesels are coming again. More
 
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