What does PD stand for Volkswagen?

Pumpe Duse
In 1999, Volkswagen introduced what would become one of the most well known engine designs of modern times – the Pumpe Duse (PD) diesel engine.

How long do VOLKSWAGEN TDI engines last?

How long do Volkswagen TDI engines last? A well-maintained TDI engine can actually last up to 400,000 to 500,000 miles.

Is it good to tune a diesel?

Tuning can be done so that fuel economy is maximized. It can be done so that engine performance is maximized. If you have any other requirements, a professional at Diesel Spec can tune the engine to meet those requirements as well.

How does PD TDI work?

The injection on PD cars is timed by specific lobes on the cam, which open and close valves to allow fuel into the injector. Once the fuel gets into the injector, its pressure skyrockets to about 27800 psi. Essentially, these little injectors act as their own little high-pressure fuel pumps.

Is the Audi Sport pd130 any good?

As an aside, audi-sport is not that great for the soot chuckers, but as the PD130 is the most common engine VAG have ever produced, and it is in a lot of current hatch backs, you can find a lot of readily available info.

How much power does a tdi110 add?

TDi110 = 143ps PD engines generally give a better power gain than the original TDi engines. Further gains are possible on the standard block by uprating the turbo units. Please watch our video which covers the 5 principles of tuning your car. Be sure to subscribe and support our new channel.

What kind of ECU does a Toyota TDI have?

The 1.9 TDi was used in a wide variety of cars from the VAG group and came in different power levels. All had BOSCH injectors, and Bosch ECU’s which are really sturdy and very protective of the engine. If you want a quick beginner’s guide to tuning diesels please see our new video tutorial.

What kind of engine does a VW TDI have?

The 1.9 TDi was used in a wide variety of cars from the VAG group and came in different power levels. All had BOSCH injectors, and Bosch ECU’s which are really sturdy and very protective of the engine. Common faults: there are some reports of the BLE or BXE engines breaking con rods.