Volkswagen Passat vs Jetta: Which is Better For You?
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Volkswagen Passat vs Jetta: Which is Better For You?

If you are in the market for a Volkswagen sedan, you’ve probably debated the Passat vs Jetta. To no surprise, there is a lot in common between the two and not very many differences. We will be breaking down the similarities and differences between the two to assist you in your purchasing decision. In this…

The 5 Most Common VW W8 Engine Problems
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The 5 Most Common VW W8 Engine Problems

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Volkswagen W8 engine, often badged as simply “W8”, had a short life span, however, it was very innovative at the time. It was produced from 2001-2004 and only appeared in approximately 11,000 B5.5…

The 6 Most Common Volkswagen B5 Passat Problems

The 6 Most Common Volkswagen B5 Passat Problems

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Volkswagen B5 Passat is probably one of the most recognizable Passat’s Volkswagen has ever made. Introduced in 1997, it was built on the Volkswagen Group’s B5 platform and was produced until late 2000….

What is Volkswagen TDI?
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What is Volkswagen TDI?

If you are here, I’m sure you have seen a TDI badge on the back of a Volkswagen and wondered what it meant. You’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll be going over what TDI stands for, the history of TDI, different types of TDIs, what vehicles have a TDI, and more….

What Does 2.0T Mean on Volkswagen’s?
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What Does 2.0T Mean on Volkswagen’s?

If you’ve been in the market for a Volkswagen or have seen a Volkswagen on the road, you’ve probably seen the 2.0T badge or heard a salesman mention 2.0T. It’s a simple explanation that we will go into more in this post. But first, let’s cover what Volkswagen’s “2.0T” can be found on or in….

The 6 Most Common VW/Audi 2.0 TDI Engine Problems
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The 6 Most Common VW/Audi 2.0 TDI Engine Problems

Article Updated: January 26, 2023 Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. For starters, there are many different VW/Audi 2.0 TDI versions ranging from 2003 – present. The 2.0 is the successor of the infamous 1.9 TDI engines, and is viewed…

The 6 Most Common Volkswagen Passat B6 Problems

The 6 Most Common Volkswagen Passat B6 Problems

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Volkswagen’s B6 Passat was first introduced in 2005 at the Geneva Motor Show and was in production from late 2005 – 2010. The B6 generation featured a transverse engine layout compared to its predecessor,…

Volkswagen TSI vs TFSI: What’s the Difference?
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Volkswagen TSI vs TFSI: What’s the Difference?

So what really is the difference between the TSI vs TFSI? The short answer is, not a lot, but there are some minor differences. For starters, TSI stands for “Turbo Stratified Injection” and “FSI” stands for “Fuel Stratified Injection”. These apply to both Volkswagen and Audi direct fuel injection engines. Believe it or not, TFSI…

The 6 Most Common Audi VW 1.9TDI Engine Problems
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The 6 Most Common Audi VW 1.9TDI Engine Problems

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Volkswagen began producing the 1.9 TDI engine in the early 90’s and ran through 2007. There are mainly two different VW 1.9 TDI’s: Pre-2003 & Post-2003. Pre-2003 features a less powerful turbocharged direct-injection engine…

The 7 Most Common VW 1.8t Engine Problems
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The 7 Most Common VW 1.8t Engine Problems

Article Updated: January 26, 2023 Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Volkswagen’s 1.8L turbo (20v-Turbo, 1.8 20vt) engine was first introduced in 1993 and ran through 2005. The two versions that are seen for this engine are the EA113 &…