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Your website refers to the oil strainer problem leading to engine failure of VAG 2.0 TDIs. In the 3.5 years I have had my Skoda Superb 2.0TDI, I have had two engine failures caused by the oil pump problem as follows: 38,000 miles where the engine was replaced under warranty, and 82,000 miles (44,000 miles with the new engine) which is outside the warranty.
Asked on 24 April 2010 by G.W., via e-mail
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Honest John
The reason seems to be a combination of VAG's ridiculous 'Longlife'
servicing regime and the practise of some garages of extracting the old oil by siphoning it via the dipstick. This leaves a residue of tar in the sump that eventually clocks the pump strainer.
servicing regime and the practise of some garages of extracting the old oil by siphoning it via the dipstick. This leaves a residue of tar in the sump that eventually clocks the pump strainer.
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