Most reliable vehicle engines: Volkswagen’s ALH TDI

Volkswagen's Most Reliable Engine: the 1.9l ALH TDI! This Volkswagen engine has a very long history and remains the most reliable, durable and robust engine Volkswagen has ever made. The 1.9l TDI is used in a wide range of Volkswagen models!

Clips Used in Video:

Mk4 TDI Jetta 5spd Mods:
Straight Pipe Exhaust
EGR Delete
5 speed manual swap

Budget Mk6 GTI - Mk6 Volkswagen GTI Car Mod List

Intake - Modefied USP Motorsports Intake
Downpipe - Arm 3 inch Downpipe
Catback - Custom GTI Catback Exhaust with Cutout and Valved Mufflers
Audi R8 Coil Packs
Sneeky Tuned Gapped NGK Spark Plugs
Revision 4 OEM VW Diverter Valve
Arm FMIC for Mk6 Golf GTI
Uro Tuning Mk6 GTI Charge Pipe
E30 PBF Tune by @GETWATKINS on Instagram (German Elite Tuning)
Cobb Accessport for Mk6 GTI
APR DSG Tune
Stage 2 BFI Transmission Mount
BC BR Type Coilovers for Mk6 GTI
18 inch Konig Hexaform Flow Formed Wheels
255 Nankang NS-25 Tires
Indestructable PCV Diaphragm
Mk6 GTI Rattle Clip
R1 Concepts Ceramic Pads
R1 Concepts Slotted Rotors

[frazierwillard]

I own two ALH Jettas and my dad bought one new in 2000. He drove it a lot and did timing belt changes and other things himself. The vehicle is still on the road but its odometer stopped ticking once it hit about 630, 000 miles. They are amazing cars and I enjoy working on them.

[mattalki]

I bought a 2001 Golf TDI brand new and drove it for 18 years. I put 393K miles on it, and the only reason I sold it was the ridiculously low prices on mk7 dieselgate cars. the mk4 was easily the most reliable car I've ever had. It will easily go well beyond the mileage that I put on it. The interior was starting to degrade, but the body was still perfect on it. I miss it a lot, and sometimes regret selling it.

[vladimir_balaur]

The myth about VW being unreliable was mainly spread by Americans who didn't give a crap to proper maintenance of the cars. Here in Europe i see Volkswagens and other VAG cars, such as Skoda on a daily basis with more than 300.000 km on the odometer, even the newer models. Let's not forget about 2.5 TDI, 2.0 TDI, 3.0 TDI, 1.6 TDI, 1.4 TDI first gen, 1.6 MPI, 1.4/1.2 tsi EA211 (second gen). I saw crazy mileages on each one of them

[-blackout]

ive seen ALH go over 1.2M when regularly maintained and its still alive! stock everything, almost every part replaced due to failure except for the internals of the engine.
fricking tank of a motor

[robertartac]

My 2002 ALH just hit 300, 000 miles. Plenty of parts available and they're generally cheap. Easy to work on and TONS of enthusiasts out there

[antesosic]

The 1.9 TDI is by far the most iconic of the series. Most iconic and definitly the most reliable. Its a very tunable engine and ultra common here in europe. My Volvo has a 2.5 TDI. Basically and audi 100 Engine. It makes 140 horsepower stock. I bought my car for 1000€ and had to do oil changes, a timing belt service and the bosch pump was completly rotted out but it has been sitting for a few years before i bought it. Now it serves me well and it only has 250.000km. I am looking forward to keeping it on the road for as long as i can

[--fishiiki-]

My parents had a 1.9 TDI with 130hp Seat Alhambra. Sold it at 280, 000km, the engine NEVER had any problems or anything replaced. Was a daily driver until they upgraded to a Škoda Superb with a 190hp 2.0 TDI

[bobbaran]

We are at 250, 000 miles on our 2002 Golf MK4 TDI with a 5 speed manual. Love this car.

[yodasbff]

I have a 2002 tdi manual wagon, no mods, 425k miles and still runs like new. Always used Mobil 1 and 10k oil changes. Planning on making it to at least 500k, best car I've ever owned.

[estoguy]

My best friend gave me his 2003 Jetta Wagon, and this ALH is over 680K km(423+ mi). Still running strong and the car itself is still in pretty good shape. 👍🏻👍🏻

[jajajajajaja]

I dunno what you’re talking about, in the UK Volkswagen are the most reliable engines you can buy.

[kalui]

This video is top notch! The narration with pristine English, the music mixing, the clip editing, and accurate information... its a masterpiece!!!

[melkert]

You forgot about one of its best features -- Filling the neck up another 8L or so to get another couple hundred K.
Also, the amazing push out cup holders above the stereo.

[EdderzX]

2004 PD130 ASZ, 215k miles, 245bhp and 500/520nm. 35-40mpg having fun, 50-60mpg driving normally. Absolutely love them.

[rhiantaylor]

In Europe VW group moved to PD diesel (e.g. ATD) in 2000 so we have fewer ALH left. The early PD unit can be almost as reliable as "ALH" but the real problems started in 2005 with the Bxx engines which used cracked con rods which broke too often.

[the_marco]

Bro, old TDIs in balkans are more common then anything else. The car itself falls apart and is hold together just by rust, but the engine, after 20 years, work like a clock.

[joyroc]

One of the first reliable engine that come to mind for me is the alh. Had mine for 10 years now. Have 320k on it. Just did the timing belt and water pump to it. About to throw some shocks on it to. No rust issue on mine except the common interior falling apart.

[cavemanjoe]

Buying the manual transmission versions are best, although what I learned that with the automatic transmission if you feel like you’re starting to have problems check both the valve body and torque converter, I changed both of those out and I’m up over 330, 000 miles on the original transmission.

[karottnsaft]

I drive a Golf mk.2 with the mk.3 AFN 1.9L TDI. It makes about 130hp. The car is also fully painted with Raptor Pickup bed liner

[garaiselvis]

I have a 2005 Passat wagon B5.5, 96kw tdi + power box instaled and it drives like a rocket. its over 360000km