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    Volkswagen Tiguan Diesel Problems

    Are you having problems with your Volkswagen Tiguan Diesel? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Volkswagen Tiguan Diesel issues & faults. We have answered all of the most frequently asked questions relating to problems with the Volkswagen Tiguan Diesel.

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    Volkswagen Tiguan 2012: Do I need to get the diesel injectors serviced?
    Answered by David Morley · 13 June 2020

    There’s more factors than distance covered when it comes to diesel fuel-injector lifespan. That said, modern, common-rail diesels do seem to work their injectors pretty hard, so it’s possible that yours will be ready for replacement at 165,000km on the odometer.

    Other elements that will contribute to injector wear are fuel quality, dirty fuel filters, the overall condition of the system including the fuel pump and simply how well the vehicle has been maintained generally. How it’s been driven will also have a bearing on injector life, including whether it’s been used for highway travel, urban running and whether it’s been used to tow relatively heavy loads.

    Fuel-injectors can be rebuilt or reconditioned, but the trade reckons that a reconditioned injector will have about half the useable lifespan of a brand-new replacement injector. As for injector servicing intervals, I’d be guided by what Volkswagen says in its factory service schedule.

    Volkswagen Tiguan 2018: Does the Allspace have a timing belt or chain?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 30 November 2017

    The petrol engine has a chain, the diesel a belt.

    Volkswagen Tiguan 2016: Does it have a cam timing chain or belt?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 6 January 2017

    The diesel engine has a belt, but the petrol engine has a chain.

    Volkswagen Tiguan 2008: Expensive servicing
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 5 November 2015

    It's always frustrating when you find yourself shelling out large sums of money on a car that you would think should be be bulletproof for the first period of it life. It's not like your car has done a million miles. I'm tempted to say that's the European experience. I would recommend that you find a good independent mechanic who specializes in VWs and take your car there.

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