Jd gul
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Hi all, I have just purchased a Audi A4 1.9 tdi se 130 2001 y reg, car has been very well looked after 1 elderly owner from new 110k mileage, the temperature never reaches 90 degrees, it sits around 67-68 degrees fully warm, in addition it was really sluggish when I brought it, it felt dangerously slow as it takes forever to pick up speeds,no real turbo kick for a 130 bhp car, on a few occasions cold mornings after few minutes of driving the rev needle has decided to freely move up and down in neutral. I decided to change the temperature sensor yesterday which has made no difference to the temperature reading, however I have noticed the car feels more powerful now?, should I also change thermostat?. Furthermore after removing the pipe to fit the temperature sensor to my horror the mechanic discovered excessive oil in the pipe, I will attach images, he said turbo might be on its way out, however the car has never blown out smoke regardless of weather, is this a serious/costly problem?, all opinions appreciated, kind regards.
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