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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: hermann2000 on 07 January 2011, 18:41

Title: Lack of power after having a service
Post by: hermann2000 on 07 January 2011, 18:41

I had a mini service on my Golf 3 TDI today. Oil change, fuel filter change, air filter change, fluid levels checked etc. My car seems to lack power since this mini service. I've looked at every thing and all looks ok. I suspect it must be some how connected to the air filter change. Any ideas?

Title: Re: Lack of power after having a service
Post by: Bellend on 07 January 2011, 18:51

Perhaps the airfilter, check all fittings connected properly and tight.

Also wonder if there is air in the injectors after the filter change. Pop back and see if they bled the injectors after.

Title: Re: Lack of power after having a service
Post by: Mr_Orange on 07 January 2011, 18:53

Quote from: Bellend on 07 January 2011, 18:51

Perhaps the airfilter, check all fittings connected properly and tight.

Also wonder if there is air in the injectors after the filter change. Pop back and see if they bled the injectors after.

Blead the injectors............ really ?

Ignore Bellend, or send him off to B&Q to ask for a long stand............

Title: Re: Lack of power after having a service
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 07 January 2011, 20:13

chocolate fireguard anyone?

Title: Re: Lack of power after having a service
Post by: Wayne on 07 January 2011, 20:38

If they have replaced the fuel filter you have a chance of air in the system or in the process of replacing the air filter they have left a clip loose or a pipe is drawing in excess air.

Title: Re: Lack of power after having a service
Post by: Bellend on 07 January 2011, 20:41

Quote from: Mr_Orange on 07 January 2011, 18:53

Quote from: Bellend on 07 January 2011, 18:51

Perhaps the airfilter, check all fittings connected properly and tight.

Also wonder if there is air in the injectors after the filter change. Pop back and see if they bled the injectors after.

Blead the injectors............ really ?

Ignore Bellend, or send him off to B&Q to ask for a long stand............

:rolleyes:

Quote from: Wayne on 07 January 2011, 20:38

If they have replaced the fuel filter you have a chance of air in the system or in the process of replacing the air filter they have left a clip loose or a pipe is drawing in excess air.

Don't you work with Diesels Wayne?  :wink:

Title: Re: Lack of power after having a service
Post by: Wayne on 08 January 2011, 00:09

Quote from: Bellend on 07 January 2011, 20:41

Quote from: Mr_Orange on 07 January 2011, 18:53

Quote from: Bellend on 07 January 2011, 18:51

Perhaps the airfilter, check all fittings connected properly and tight.

Also wonder if there is air in the injectors after the filter change. Pop back and see if they bled the injectors after.

Blead the injectors............ really ?

Ignore Bellend, or send him off to B&Q to ask for a long stand............

:rolleyes:

Quote from: Wayne on 07 January 2011, 20:38

If they have replaced the fuel filter you have a chance of air in the system or in the process of replacing the air filter they have left a clip loose or a pipe is drawing in excess air.

Don't you work with Diesels Wayne?  :wink:

Yep everyday, some are even 17.9ltrs  :smiley:

Title: Re: Lack of power after having a service
Post by: Jack3559 on 08 January 2011, 01:29

Mine felt slower after a service because it ran smoother.