I started noticing exhaust fumes in the cabin of our 2009 T5 Caravelle (BNZ engine with 125,000kms).
A check under the bonnet revealed black soot on the turbo and surrounding area, including the firewall.

Does anyone have any thoughts on the cause of this exhaust leak?
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Hi all,

So, I recently bought a 2013 VW Amarok TDI420 at auction. Couldn't inspect it at the time, so it was a risky move. Also sat in a warehouse for almost 3 months due to lockdown.

It definitely has an issue, which I currently suspect to be the head gasket, but I'm looking...

Hey all, new work rig. 2.0lt DSG TDI SWB.

Managed to snag one of the first in the country

Has anyone else got one?? I can't find anyyyyything accessories wise in Aus. I want to do a few things!!! (I would have specced one out but I needed it asap and we all know how...

Hi All,

Is anyone currently using VAG DPF / VCDS & tracking a baseline for their DPF regens?

What are your values for V6 3.0L TDI Amarok?

1. Km's per regen
2. approx exhaust temps when 80+ km/h (not in regen) / have you seen a passive regen?
3....

Doing a forced regeneration with a vcds, how do I interpret the 3 dpf measurements? 1 Oil ash volume 2 soot mass calculated 3 soot mass measured ? tia.

Hi there,

Quick question (and yes have done quite a few searches), would be keen to know a little bit about exhaust tips and their possible connection with excessive oil consumption.

I posted earlier this week asking for help on choosing between two models of GTI. I've managed...