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Old 07-05-2008, 07:45   #1
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Default What is a PDI engine??!!

Ok, i've searched the squillion trillion pages on t'internet...can't get an answer.

I've got a Fabia 1.9 TDI. On checking manual there's different oil specs for each engine type...then manual refers to a PDI engine...what is it?
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Old 07-05-2008, 08:13   #2
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Ok, i've searched the squillion trillion pages on t'internet...can't get an answer.

I've got a Fabia 1.9 TDI. On checking manual there's different oil specs for each engine type...then manual refers to a PDI engine...what is it?
Pumpe-duse - Pump Injection Diesel
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Old 07-05-2008, 08:58   #3
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Cool, cheers for that.

How does that differ from a TDI engine? Does my skoda have a pdi engine?
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Cool, cheers for that.

How does that differ from a TDI engine? Does my skoda have a pdi engine?
Yes, your car does have a PDI engine as opposed to a common rail which is what most other manufacturers are using (And VAG are switching to)

This will explain better than me: Unit pump - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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And PD engines are a subset of TDi (Turbo-Diesel (direct) injection) engines.
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Old 07-05-2008, 13:05   #6
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