Newbie .3.0tdi ... Be gentle OOOhhhhhhh ere

[jonthebarber]

Hi all .

Might be getting a "54" plate 3.0tdi auto with less than 70k on the clock and need some advice please .

Is it true the auto boxs can be troublesome , if so what do i need to know ?

being 4 wheel drive do you need to change ALL the tryes at once ?

Would it have a DPF filter fitted ?

any other tit-bits would be really helpful .

Cheers .

Jon .

[PsYcHe]

Auto box on D3 (03-plate on) seems to be solid enough.

You don't have to change them all at once, there's enough tolerance in the system to take some change in diamater, though it's best to rotate them from front to back and always have new on the front.

DPF - Might do, but at a 54 chances are not.

And make sure EVERYTHING works properly.

[shark_90]

The best tyres should always go on the back. Always change tyres on the same axle at the same time.

[Andy_Bangle]

Ja, best tyres on the rear If the new tyres are fitted to the rear wheels, water on the road surface is better dispersed, which improves straight line braking ability. Conversely, if the rear track is fitted with part worn tyres, the car often has a greater tendency to oversteer. Also, there is often a greater loss of control when a rear tyre suffers a puncture, so in fact it makes greater sense to fit the fresh, less vulnerable rubber to the rear wheels.

[TrundleFly]

Interesting, I always thought best tyres on front so you had better steering grip.

Andy - your argument about dispersing road water... Surely that's an argument to have best on the front so they disperse water so the back ones have less water to deal with (unless you drive backwards)?

Also when breaking most of the weight/action is going to be on the front tyres is it not, meaning you would want best on front again?

[jonthebarber]

Hi Folks .

great replys , thank you all very much , which model would it be ? you talk about d2 d3 , which is (maybe) mine ?

Also any issues with mileage (67k on this one , its a private sale , so no warrenty) ? meaning what tends to "Go" at certain points in the cars life ?

Last but least , does it have a cam-belt ? if so when do you change it ?

Many , many thanks .

jon .

[roberto1954]

Hi Folks .

great replys , thank you all very much , which model would it be ? you talk about d2 d3 , which is (maybe) mine ?

Also any issues with mileage (67k on this one , its a private sale , so no warrenty) ? meaning what tends to "Go" at certain points in the cars life ?

Last but least , does it have a cam-belt ? if so when do you change it ?

Many , many thanks .

jon .

its a D3

theres NO cambelt to change mate

dont worry about the milage my mates done 150,000 plus still no major problems

just make sure everything works check the lot

maybe an RAC inspection or if you know a good mechanic to check it over would be good

there great cars enjoy!

[jonthebarber]

its a D3

theres NO cambelt to change mate

dont worry about the milage my mates done 150,000 plus still no major problems

just make sure everything works check the lot

maybe an RAC inspection or if you know a good mechanic to check it over would be good

there great cars enjoy!

You will do for me , again thank you all very much for your advice , i should find out in the next few weeks if its mine !

Jon .