Diverse machines
The latest bodies of this car are positioned as a medium business class sedan. But initially the car was planned as a simple city car, affordable and easy to maintain.
The most popular in the countries of the former Soviet Union are the B 3 and B 4 bodies. They have been driving along our roads for more than 20 years. Today, the price of such a car is relatively low, which means many people afford it as a workhorse, a training tool for a new driver, or for banal transportation while saving money on fuel and maintenance.
The mentioned two bodies have excellent characteristics both in terms of dynamic performance (for their class, of course) and in terms of saving money for the driver. Consumption is relatively low, especially if the car is taken care of. Again, with proper care, the Passat is capable of a high pain threshold, that is, it rarely breaks down and does not break the budget for constant repairs or replacement of components.
Diesel 1.6 l Volkswagen Jetta
When operating a Jetta 6 with a 1.6 liter engine installed, this diesel engine shows good fuel consumption.
It is stated that in urban mode the owner will refuel with diesel fuel at a rate of no more than 5.2 liters per hundred. It is quite obvious that when traveling on country roads, the consumption will be even less.
According to data from car owners on forums, the minimum consumption on the highway will be 3.6 liters. With mixed driving mode, fuel consumption was approximately 4.2 liters per hundred. It’s hard not to agree that such fuel consumption figures will not greatly upset the car owner of a Volkswagen Jetta model at a gas station.
Although diesel has recently become much more expensive, and is already quite comparable in price to gasoline.
Location of VIN and engine number
The main VIN number of the Tiguan is located on the right “cup” under the “jabot” and can be accessed after removing one clip and removing the plastic cover. Duplicate markings are located under the windshield and on the left center pillar sticker. By the way, you can use the latter to find out the engine model. But the number of the power unit itself is located inconveniently - in the front part of the cylinder block at the junction with the gearbox. Access to it is blocked by a mass of wiring harnesses and pipes. The data is duplicated on a sticker on the left side of the engine on the plastic casing near the expansion tank, the only thing is that you shouldn’t trust this piece of paper 100%.
The VIN number will not be difficult to find, but you will have to look for the engine markings and sometimes you cannot do without partial disassembly
Volkswagen
Volkswagen (VW) is a very popular German manufacturer of cars in the mid-price segment, part of the Volkswagen AG concern, the world's second largest auto giant after Toyota. This association, in addition to the main company, includes Porsche, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti and several other well-known brands. The products of these companies are somewhat unified among themselves, so some models use common platforms, components, assemblies; the same Volkswagen engine can easily be found on related cars. Volkswagen engines offer a wide range of installations of various configurations, starting with compact in-line threes. Taking into account the specifics of these cars, the most popular engines have become 4-cylinder engines, produced in both simple atmospheric versions and with FSI direct injection. Over time, turbocharged engines, as well as turbocharged ones with a compressor, appeared; such Volkswagen engines are known as TSI/TFSI. Small engines 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI, 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TSI, with a modest displacement, produce quite impressive power and VW cars drive quite confidently with them. For models with larger dimensions, VAG has developed engines with 5 and 6 cylinders, and the configuration of the latter can be in-line, V6 and VR6. Top modifications of Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley are equipped with Volkswagen V8 engines, both turbocharged and naturally aspirated. For sports cars from Lamborghini, Audi, Bentley and other manufacturers, V10, V12, WR12 were produced. The pinnacle, the best Volkswagen engine is the W16, with a displacement of 8 liters, installed on the Bugatti Veyron. In addition to a whole range of various Volkswagen gasoline engines, there is approximately the same huge range of diesel engines. The range is impressive: from ultra-small two-cylinder, to 5 liter V10 and 6 liter V12, with a torque of 1000 Nm. It is very difficult for an uninitiated person to understand all this splendor, so Wikimotors will tell you everything about old and new Volkswagen engines: their codes, brands, types, types, which engine is located where, the plant where this engine is produced, etc. Now you don’t need to look for reviews on Volkswagen engines, just click on the brand of your VW and find out the following: technical characteristics, problems, malfunctions (knocking, stalling, troits, smoking, etc.) and repair of Volkswagen engines, service life, weight, tuning, chip tuning and much more. By tradition, it is indicated which oil is recommended to be poured into a Volkswagen engine, how long it will take to replace it, and the amount and volume of oil in the engine. WikiMotors will help you choose and buy a Volkswagen contract engine correctly, find out which engine is better, the most reliable, and so on.
Why do they trust DieselPro to repair Volkswagen diesel engines?
Clients trust us to repair Volkswagen diesel engines because they have heard from friends and acquaintances about the quality of work at DieselPro. Repairs of Volkswagen diesel engines in Moscow and Rostov are carried out only by experienced engine mechanics with permission to service this brand.
Our service center is equipped with innovative equipment. Craftsmen work with professional tools. During diagnostics, we use computer programs and scanners that help pinpoint the location and cause of engine failure.
An important factor in customer trust is that we never overestimate the volume of work performed and its cost. All work is carried out only after prior agreement with the customer and in strict accordance with the price list.
All this is the reason for the unconditional trust of our clients.
Volkswagen's 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine for the Golf
The new Volkswagen Golf attracts buyers with many qualities, and one of them is its powertrain - a 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 170 horsepower. And it's a great example of how VW continues to make cars that are remarkable in both performance and economy. This is the second year that a Volkswagen engine has been included in the list of the best engines.
DSG and Haldex all-wheel drive
Fortunately, the remaining components of the Volkswagen Tiguan decently smooth out the overall picture of the car and allow us to pull, as it might seem at first glance, a C-grade student to a higher rating in the chain of our reviews. For example, the “automatic” 09G, apart from periodic replacement of the rubber bearing and oil, does not require anything for a long time. There is nothing to say about the manual transmission; there are no questions about it at all. Interestingly, the manufacturer decided to play it safe and did not install its over-praised DSG on the Volkswagen Tiguan before the restyling. Only in 2011, a 6-speed “robot” with wet clutches was paired with a 1.4-liter line and they were right, there simply weren’t as many angry reviews as the DSG-7 was to its liking.
The outboard bearing will live longer if you do not abuse the terrain and monitor the presence of lubrication
And, again, it is worth paying tribute to the 7-speed robot, with a proper approach to maintenance and competent driving style, it is capable of withstanding 150 thousand kilometers of mileage without replacing clutches. It’s a pity that the cat cried for such owners. Much more often there are those who, on the contrary, use the modest resource of units to the fullest.
The Haldex coupling pump is at risk for those who neglect to change the oil in the unit and like to anneal with slippage
The same applies not only to the dynamic capabilities of the car, but also to its off-road qualities. As it turned out, many owners who overestimated the terrain manage to break through the transmission pan, protected by standard “foil”, called protection in car dealership orders. However, forays into the mud are also contraindicated for the Tiguan, as you risk overheating the Haldex of the all-wheel drive. The clutch already suffers from chronic hydraulic pump failures. Generally speaking, change the oil in your gearboxes on time, don’t drive it too fast, and you will be happy.
A car with a monocoque body and an electric fluid coupling will be able to pass diagonal hanging, but at your expense
TDI engines
Compared to a gasoline engine, a diesel engine has more torque and, accordingly, more traction with less fuel consumption. Begins the line of diesel engines of the VAG concern, the 1.9 TDI engine. This engine was developed in 1991 and was initially used on the Audi 80, and then on other cars of the concern.
It was the 1.9 TDI, with a power of 90 hp, that became the standard for all diesel engines, on the basis of which subsequent models of power units were developed. This engine has earned fame for its high efficiency and surprisingly low fuel consumption per 100 km - only 5.5 liters. And thanks to its reliability, the engine could easily cover 300 thousand kilometers without major repairs. From this moment, oil consumption begins, the knocking of hydraulic compensators, the failure of the exhaust gas recirculation valve (EGR) and, as a result, a slight, but still drop in power.
Based on the previous representative, a 1.4 TDI engine (70 hp) was made specifically for small class cars. Like its ancestor, it has the same cast-iron cylinder block, aluminum cylinder head, gas distribution mechanism and pump-injector fuel system, maintaining the same efficiency and reliability indicators.
In 2003, the 2.0 TDI power unit with a power of 136 hp debuts, which, contrary to the expectations of the developers, failed to retain the features of the 1.9.
In the first series of this engine - BKP, the pump injectors and oil pump failed ahead of schedule; after the failure of the latter, it is advisable to replace the engine with a new one. There have also been cases where the block head cracked. These “childish” diseases were eliminated by releasing the next version of this unit - BKD, in which the engine design was redesigned and a Common Rail system was installed instead of pump injectors, being more reliable and much cheaper to maintain.
As a result of market realities in the 90s, the first six-cylinder V-shaped diesel engine, 2.5 TDI, 150 hp, was released in 1997. The first version failed due to frequent wear of camshafts, fuel injection pumps, increased oil consumption and clogging of the crankcase ventilation system, which turns out to be an economic disaster for the owners.
Subsequent modifications of this engine improved the situation slightly, but it still did not earn greater popularity.
The line is completed by the latest two six-cylinder V-shaped turbodiesel engines 3.0 and 2.7 TDI. Both differ from the 2.5 TDI in better performance and fuel economy. These power units returned to using the Common Rail fuel system, only with piezoelectric injectors. The turbocharger has two intercoolers at the inlet, allowing it to pump more incoming air and produce even more power.
The disadvantage is, of course, the high cost of servicing these engines, but in general, with proper maintenance and operation, these units fully satisfy the requirements of drivers.
Of all the above engines, I will give preference to the 1.9 TDI, which after a long time retains its position as the standard of VAG diesel engines, and in many ways surpasses them.
Tiguan with 100 thousand km mileage
The appearance of the interior is not lost as quickly from year to year as, for example, in the budget Polo Sedan, but fabric seats also get dirty easily, and pseudo-leather seats can crack at the folds after 100 thousand km. Although in general, even after 100 thousand km, the Tiguan can look very fresh, which is often taken advantage of by dishonest sellers who “twist” the mileage. Fortunately, information about the path traveled is stored in many control units. From my own experience, I will say that even these readings should not be trusted; it is still better to rely on the condition of the car and take into account many indirect signs.
This car's mileage in the engine ECU is significantly different from what is stated.
As has already been said, after the first “hundred” the Tiguan retains its original appearance quite well, but this is the danger of the purchase, because a car that seems well-maintained at first glance is often technically already “dying.” This is especially true for cars with a 1.4 engine. In almost all copies, no matter which engine you choose, after a mileage of 100 thousand km the turbine is already covered with a “coat” of oil leaked into the manifold, and there are also problems with the circulation of crankcase gases. For some reason, the rear silent blocks of the levers are always in a shabby state.
Many people did not like the standard multimedia system, but third-party head units do not want to be friends with the multifunction steering wheel
With rare exceptions, there are usually no problems with other components and systems, but almost all of the specimens inspected before purchase, even very fresh ones, have “repaints” on the body. It is difficult to say what this is connected with; most likely, with dynamic capabilities. One way or another, the Tiguan is afraid of corrosion, but not much; the bare metal is only covered with a reddish film without further spread. The only exception is the seams under the windshield molding.
Corrosion for Tiguan is rare, but quite real
Fiat-Chrysler 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel, for Ram 1500
In the world of pickup trucks, there has recently been a trend to go down the road of efficiency. Now all the major pickup truck manufacturers are focusing on more fuel-efficient engines, including Fiat-Chrysler. The Fiat-Chrysler engine deserves a place in the top ten for the 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel powering the RAM 1500 Ecodiesel, which offers both good performance and good economy. The diesel engine is turbocharged, has 24 valves and develops 240 horsepower and a torque of 568 Nm.
Golf platform
There are almost no weak points in the chassis. Even the service life of stabilizer struts of 60-70 thousand km can be considered respectable. The front torsion bar bushings last a little longer, but repairs at dealers only mean replacing the entire system assembly. In order to save money, you will have to buy rubber bands from Opel and go to a third-party service. The next items to arrive, as a rule, are the wheel bearings and the rear silent blocks of the front arms. It is better to immediately change both in pairs, since their service life is approximately the same - 80-100 thousand km. Everything else, including shock absorbers, usually lasts much longer, and there is no point in planning a major overhaul of the chassis before 150 tkm.
The shock absorbers are extremely durable, they can easily cover 150 tkm
In general, everything is fine with the brakes, the main thing is to make sure that the ABS unit has the latest firmware version, otherwise the Tiguan can “stretch” forward considerably when braking sharply on an uneven section. The steering sometimes requires intervention, but mostly not even because of the tips, but because of failures in the electrical part. For example, oxidized and damaged EUR contacts can be costly. Just one of the Tiguans we examined required replacement of the entire assembly. The warning light on the dashboard was turned off, but the gain itself seemed very suspicious, as it happened jerkily. Of course, computer diagnostics produced a string of errors with system malfunctions.
In this photo, one problem has been fixed (the silent block of the lever is already new), and the second, unfortunately, can no longer be fixed - the car was severely damaged in an accident
The electric drive of the hand brake also sometimes mopes, especially in the cold season, when the driving mechanisms are constrained by moisture. Because of this, the drive motor may need to be replaced. In frosty weather, as a rule, crickets wake up and have a completely standard location in the area of air duct deflectors and elements of the center console, which is not made of the softest plastic.
An attempt to “eliminate” crickets in the panel ended in the deflector breaking. Plastic is cheap in places
Passat with 2E engine
The Passat version with the 2E engine deserves the best reviews. If you decide “I’ll buy a new engine to replace it in my car,” this 2.0 liter 2E will be the best choice. Today you can relatively inexpensively buy this power unit used or contract.
So, the Passat B3, equipped with version 2E, is an in-line four, 8-valve injection unit, with a volume of 2.0 liters and a total power of 115 horsepower. The third generation Passat, equipped with this engine, is capable of accelerating from zero to hundred in 11.5 seconds, and the maximum speed can be reached at 190 km/h.
As you can see, the device has excellent speed characteristics. At the same time, the consumption is quite modest for such power: in urban conditions it will consume about 11 liters per hundred kilometers. The second main factor is ease of operation and reliability. In the hands of a responsible driver, such a setup is ready to last more than 400 thousand kilometers.
