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What problems does the Volkswagen 1.6 TDI engine have?
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The Volkswagen 1.6 TDI engine suffers from problems with the high-pressure pump, which can become damaged and produce iron filings that compromise the injectors and rail. This is a problem that affects many vehicles, but the company has never acknowledged it as a manufacturing defect and issued a recall.
Posted on: 11 June 2023 by ScegliAuto

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