I have a 2015 Golf tdi I bought used from a vw dealer with 55000 kms or 34000 miles. I love the power and fuel economy. Thnx for the nice simple video. Great job
I have been driving VWs since 1973 and the 2015 Sportwagen TDI with a manual transmission is the greatest VW that will ever be made. I get 47 mpg around town and average 55 mpg doing 75 mph. When traveling it can go 700 miles on the 13.2 gallon tank. It is fun to drive like my GTIs and Corrado, but is more comfortable. It doesn't have all the fallible junk tech (like ACC) that in on later VWs. My only complaint is the seats aren't that comfortable, especially on long trips. So I swapped out the driver's seat for a super comfortable Recaro seat I already had. I got my Sportwagen in 2017 with 87 miles on the odometer after VW and the government settled dieselgate. To liquidate the leftover 2015 TDIs that had been embargoed, VW gave the incentive of $5k off, 0% interest, and 11 year/120k mile factory warranty. Best car deal I made in 50 years. It has 49k miles now and is worth about what I paid for it.
@@drwisdom1 Completely agree! I had a 2010 JSW with 75K miles on it, turned it in, dieselgate, and picked up a 2015 GSW with 9K miles on it for next to nothing. Now it has 58K on it. It's been a solid runner.
This one too, awesome! Can't imagine what the freaking dealer wants to charge for this stuff. Looks like I've got some work to do this weekend. Thanks man.
@@Corysdiyauto Man, I keep reading about this VCDS and all this crap for priming the system and being concerned about non-filtered fuel getting into the system. What do you think is the best answer to this? I know on my diesel truck it just has me cycle the key multiple times but it sounds like that doesn't prime the system on the TDI. Not sure whether to use some sort of additive (which brings up more questions because I dont know whats safe to use) to fill the canister up, unfiltered fuel, or just start it with what fuel is still in the canister after changing the filter. Thanks man, I tend to overanalyze so just looking for the safest most logical answer.
@@TheChapMX - As long as you fill that canister up with fuel or an additive of your choice, you'll be fine. I never had trouble starting by doing this. Just make sure that you fill it up completely! An additive or injector cleaner is probably the better idea since it's pure and there's less chance of any contamination.
@@Corysdiyauto Okay, awesome. I'll do that then. Should you fill up the center hole of the filter or just try to get fuel in the canister around the edges? Last question, I assure you. :D.
@@TheChapMX - Try to pour the fuel or additive around the outside of the filter. The fuel is sucked up through the center hole of the filter. There's never too many questions! Haha
Pouring diesel fuel into the filter is correct, but it is even more correct to additionally activate the pump run programmatically so that the air comes out.
You should never put unfiltered diesel in middle hole of the filter, this is the hole from which filtered diesel goes to the engine.. you should prime the pump with vcds before start
mufi4444 - Well, this works if you don't have vcds, which most people don't. If you worry about unfiltered fuel, then you can use a diesel additive instead.
@@Corysdiyauto You have to be more careful with diesel injectors than gas. Any tiny particles will get in there and ruin the nozzles/tips. Think like pin head size debris. Prime it by turning the key on, or pushing the button WITHOUT starting it. Do this a couple times and you are good.
Agree with the comments above - I’ve replaced a fair few of these and only ever had to prime off the ignition. Regarding pouring fuel into the centre, it’s correct - fuel is filtered outside to inside and filtered fuel enters the centre hole through to the pump / injectors / ignition. I’ve seen videos where guy’s drain the diesel out with a syringe - pointless, as the fuel pump is only going to fill the housing with unfiltered fuel anyway…. I can’t see VW techs draining fuel…
Everyone saying to prime it by turning the key, u less you have a Passat, which has a lift pump, the Jettas and golf’s don’t prime the pump when you turn the key.
Dealer did the tsb and changed all Fuel lines , high injection pump filter etc after the car going into limp Mode on low fuel pressure Range A After I picked the car it started doing it more and the stalled out in the highway … , after looking at the fuel lines coming from the fuel filter I noticed that the two left lines were reversed so I swapped them … everything was good for a day but now the car is dropping out like a dead miss but not stalling like before … looking 👀 the scanner I can see in the data stream The fuel pressure at idle when it misses drops to 3k or lower … do you think from them having the lines reversed and it starving for fuel and stalling more than 10 times it damaged the new high pressure fuel Pump ??
I would have taken it back to them before touching anything. Now it's your word against theirs unfortunately. It's possible that the pump is damaged and that's on the dealer. Switch the lines back to how they had it and give them a call. Good luck 🤞🏻
If you turn on the accessory switch (ie don't start it up all the way) it will prime the pump. On push button just push without depressing the break. Do it at least 3-4 times a to avoid issues (ie HPFP failure/wear).
3-4 times every time or in the winter? I just push the button, wait for the plug light to go out, wait till the beeping stops and most of the lights go out, so like about 6 seconds, and then I start it. That is my procedure every time. In the winter I cycle. Im new to diesels and I would like to avoid any problems.
This is only if you change the fuel filter as the lines will be full of air and air is bad for the HPFP (High Pressure Fuel Pump). For normal startup newer models sense when you're getting in and start to get everything going (plugs etc). They also hesitate for a second before engaging the starter to make sure the lines are full of fuel. Under normal ops there is no reason to do anything special but when it's cold I go to accessory startup to give the glow plugs a second to do their thing.
@@umairmumtaz2754 he says to avoid air you should turn the car on without starting the engine. In a vehicle with a key, that means turning the key half way, so all the electronics turn on without the engine. In a car with a push button start, you press the button without a foot on the brake a few times, and that with prime the system.
So that the fuel pump doesn't run dry. You need to saturate the filter with fuel or a diesel fuel additive if you'd like. Or, if you have VCDS, then you can prime the filter canister that way. Since I don't have VCDS, I did it this way which works great.
@@CorysdiyautoAh, right... I don't Play the gas game so that makes sense! Lol 😂 sweet! I have full access to VCDS so I'll have to see about how to do it!
Daniel Mesfin - I was filling the filter housing up with diesel fuel. You can also use a fuel additive as well. If you have VAG-COM, this step isn't necessary since you can prime the pump without starting the engine. I don't have the computer software, so this is what I do instead.
I got fucked!!!!! 1.6 TDI bluemotion didn't start and i did crank a lot did burn my fuel pump Had to call dude with iPad in order to refill pump and start my golf after changing fuel pump
I have a 2015 Golf tdi I bought used from a vw dealer with 55000 kms or 34000 miles. I love the power and fuel economy. Thnx for the nice simple video. Great job
Theyre the best commuter cars ever made. Enjoy it. I'm on my third.
I have been driving VWs since 1973 and the 2015 Sportwagen TDI with a manual transmission is the greatest VW that will ever be made. I get 47 mpg around town and average 55 mpg doing 75 mph. When traveling it can go 700 miles on the 13.2 gallon tank. It is fun to drive like my GTIs and Corrado, but is more comfortable. It doesn't have all the fallible junk tech (like ACC) that in on later VWs. My only complaint is the seats aren't that comfortable, especially on long trips. So I swapped out the driver's seat for a super comfortable Recaro seat I already had. I got my Sportwagen in 2017 with 87 miles on the odometer after VW and the government settled dieselgate. To liquidate the leftover 2015 TDIs that had been embargoed, VW gave the incentive of $5k off, 0% interest, and 11 year/120k mile factory warranty. Best car deal I made in 50 years. It has 49k miles now and is worth about what I paid for it.
@@drwisdom1 Completely agree! I had a 2010 JSW with 75K miles on it, turned it in, dieselgate, and picked up a 2015 GSW with 9K miles on it for next to nothing. Now it has 58K on it. It's been a solid runner.
This one too, awesome! Can't imagine what the freaking dealer wants to charge for this stuff. Looks like I've got some work to do this weekend. Thanks man.
The Chap - Try to stay away from the dealership as much as you can. Thanks for watching!
@@Corysdiyauto Man, I keep reading about this VCDS and all this crap for priming the system and being concerned about non-filtered fuel getting into the system. What do you think is the best answer to this? I know on my diesel truck it just has me cycle the key multiple times but it sounds like that doesn't prime the system on the TDI. Not sure whether to use some sort of additive (which brings up more questions because I dont know whats safe to use) to fill the canister up, unfiltered fuel, or just start it with what fuel is still in the canister after changing the filter.
Thanks man, I tend to overanalyze so just looking for the safest most logical answer.
@@TheChapMX - As long as you fill that canister up with fuel or an additive of your choice, you'll be fine. I never had trouble starting by doing this. Just make sure that you fill it up completely! An additive or injector cleaner is probably the better idea since it's pure and there's less chance of any contamination.
@@Corysdiyauto Okay, awesome. I'll do that then. Should you fill up the center hole of the filter or just try to get fuel in the canister around the edges? Last question, I assure you. :D.
@@TheChapMX - Try to pour the fuel or additive around the outside of the filter. The fuel is sucked up through the center hole of the filter. There's never too many questions! Haha
Pouring diesel fuel into the filter is correct, but it is even more correct to additionally activate the pump run programmatically so that the air comes out.
How would one go about doing that?
You should never put unfiltered diesel in middle hole of the filter, this is the hole from which filtered diesel goes to the engine.. you should prime the pump with vcds before start
mufi4444 - Well, this works if you don't have vcds, which most people don't. If you worry about unfiltered fuel, then you can use a diesel additive instead.
You can purge it once the filter is in by simply switching the ignition on and off a few times to make the fuel pump push it through
@@Corysdiyauto You have to be more careful with diesel injectors than gas. Any tiny particles will get in there and ruin the nozzles/tips. Think like pin head size debris. Prime it by turning the key on, or pushing the button WITHOUT starting it. Do this a couple times and you are good.
Agree with the comments above - I’ve replaced a fair few of these and only ever had to prime off the ignition.
Regarding pouring fuel into the centre, it’s correct - fuel is filtered outside to inside and filtered fuel enters the centre hole through to the pump / injectors / ignition. I’ve seen videos where guy’s drain the diesel out with a syringe - pointless, as the fuel pump is only going to fill the housing with unfiltered fuel anyway…. I can’t see VW techs draining fuel…
Everyone saying to prime it by turning the key, u less you have a Passat, which has a lift pump, the Jettas and golf’s don’t prime the pump when you turn the key.
Dealer did the tsb and changed all
Fuel lines , high injection pump filter etc after the car going into limp
Mode on low fuel pressure Range A
After I picked the car it started doing it more and the stalled out in the highway … , after looking at the fuel lines coming from the fuel filter I noticed that the two left lines were reversed so I swapped them … everything was good for a day but now the car is dropping out like a dead miss but not stalling like before … looking 👀 the scanner I can see in the data stream
The fuel pressure at idle when it misses drops to 3k or lower … do you think from them having the lines reversed and it starving for fuel and stalling more than 10 times it damaged the new high pressure fuel
Pump ??
I would have taken it back to them before touching anything. Now it's your word against theirs unfortunately. It's possible that the pump is damaged and that's on the dealer. Switch the lines back to how they had it and give them a call. Good luck 🤞🏻
@ I did the asshole manager wanted 850 in labor time to diagnose … I found the lines backwards… calling VW of North America file a complaint !
If you turn on the accessory switch (ie don't start it up all the way) it will prime the pump. On push button just push without depressing the break. Do it at least 3-4 times a to avoid issues (ie HPFP failure/wear).
Thanks for the tip!
3-4 times every time or in the winter? I just push the button, wait for the plug light to go out, wait till the beeping stops and most of the lights go out, so like about 6 seconds, and then I start it. That is my procedure every time. In the winter I cycle. Im new to diesels and I would like to avoid any problems.
This is only if you change the fuel filter as the lines will be full of air and air is bad for the HPFP (High Pressure Fuel Pump).
For normal startup newer models sense when you're getting in and start to get everything going (plugs etc). They also hesitate for a second before engaging the starter to make sure the lines are full of fuel. Under normal ops there is no reason to do anything special but when it's cold I go to accessory startup to give the glow plugs a second to do their thing.
Hi! I didnt get it. What should I do to avoid air?
Which Button are you talking about?
@@umairmumtaz2754 he says to avoid air you should turn the car on without starting the engine. In a vehicle with a key, that means turning the key half way, so all the electronics turn on without the engine. In a car with a push button start, you press the button without a foot on the brake a few times, and that with prime the system.
Thanks. Good and simple
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Hi nice video !
What is the screwing torque please ?
Florian Larhantec - It's 5 NM or about 4 ft. lbs. Thanks for watching!
What’s the torque setting nm for these screws? Thanks
The torque setting is actually stamped on the lid of the filter housing. I believe that it's 5 Nm.
Thanks for this video! Do you know if the screws need to be torqued to a specific value?
Kristoffer Panahon - 5 N•m or about 4 ft./lbs. The specs are actually stamped into the lid.
@@Corysdiyauto Thank you!
The torque is 44 inch pounds, btw.
Gary Klein - Right on. It's actually stamped on the lid 5 Nm or about 4 ft lbs or about 44 in lbs.
Hey man, I’m new to diesels, do I have to change the filter often? How do I know when to change it? And how do I make them last longer.
Welcome to the diesel community! The fuel filter change interval is 20,000 miles. With the proper maintenance, your car will last you a long time.
Check the owners manual. If you don't have the manual, a PDF of your manual is available free online
oem filter, why not?
Anyone know how to tell if you need a fuel filter with or without water sensor fitted?
Just replace it every 20,000 miles and you'll be worry free.
It Takes 3/4 seconds To switcht on The engine. .. normally is faster?
Peppino Acrivulis - Yes, it should take about half the time.
Just over fill the canister and let the filter soak it in!
I'll do that in the summer, many thanks
Why do you have to pour fluid into it?
So that the fuel pump doesn't run dry. You need to saturate the filter with fuel or a diesel fuel additive if you'd like.
Or, if you have VCDS, then you can prime the filter canister that way. Since I don't have VCDS, I did it this way which works great.
@@CorysdiyautoAh, right... I don't Play the gas game so that makes sense! Lol 😂 sweet! I have full access to VCDS so I'll have to see about how to do it!
What did u put at 2:35
Daniel Mesfin - I was filling the filter housing up with diesel fuel. You can also use a fuel additive as well. If you have VAG-COM, this step isn't necessary since you can prime the pump without starting the engine. I don't have the computer software, so this is what I do instead.
@@Corysdiyauto Thanks! Yeah I just bought a 2015 Golf TDI with 16k miles for 14k it's pretty nice I like it, had it for about a little over week now.
@@soiireaper1 - Awesome! Thanks for watching bud. I have a few videos on here that should help you out with the regular maintenance on your car.
How comes your car has ad blue?
LEXUS-RX300 - All 2015 Volkswagen TDI models have the urea injection system to reduce exhaust emissions.
Cory Mondics i have a 2014 one so was surprised, i brought a filter today entering my reg and the fuel filter turned out half the size :(
Where did you get the filter? Try idparts.com
@@Corysdiyauto mine doesn’t and it’s a 2015.
@@nickfoord750 - That's odd?
No need fuel pump test in VCDS ?
No, I just fill the fuel filter housing with diesel fuel until it's saturated completely. It starts right up every time.
Service manual says you should
не нужен vcds)
@@all4amd344 you should if you don't fill the filter housing. With vcds the pump rotates automatic
@@nicoyngwielombardi7090 filling the housing doesn't get rid of the air and this pos CP4 HPFP can destroy itself
Great video, thanks. But hey man, where some gloves!!!
That's what I was thinking 🤔 as well 🤠
Who doesn't like the smell of diesel fuel on their hands?! Haha
Priming both pumps at the same time without VCDS: ua-cam.com/video/f_05OIPioXw/v-deo.html
I got fucked!!!!!
1.6 TDI bluemotion didn't start and i did crank a lot did burn my fuel pump
Had to call dude with iPad in order to refill pump and start my golf after changing fuel pump
Sorry to hear that.