Buying a used Volkswagen Passat (B6, B7) - 2005-2014, Buying advice with Common Issues
Vložit
- čas přidán 10. 05. 2018
- differentcarreview.com/2019/0...
Buying a used Volkswagen Passat B6, B7 - produced from 2005-2014
What is the best engine, how good is this car, what are the common problems with these cars? What are the most unreliable engine? Watch the video and you will get answers to all these questions and more!
What to look for when buying a used VW Passat advice / guide
used Volkswagen Passat B6, B7 sedan / saloon
used Volkswagen Passat B6, B7 touring / estate
used VW Passat B6, B7 review
VW Passat 1.4 TSI, 1.6, 1.6 FSI, 1.8 TSI, 2.0 FSI, 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TSI, 3.2 V6, 3.6 V6, R36, 1.6 TDI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 TDI
==================================
different car review
Facebook: / timeline
differentcarreview.com/2019/0... - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Buying a used BMW 3 series (F30) - 2011-2019 czcams.com/video/SV15lqX30ek/video.html
Buying a used Audi A4 (B8) - 2008-2015 czcams.com/video/ixDwvZbWtWM/video.html
Buying a used Audi A6 (C6/4F) - 2004-2011 czcams.com/video/BbTeVU0kXl8/video.html
Buying a used Audi S6 (C6/4F) - 2006-2010 czcams.com/video/mpf5CgCOhM0/video.html
Buying a used Audi A8 (D3/4E) - 2002-2010 czcams.com/video/PijHDhQ3Gas/video.html
Buying a used Lexus RX (XU30) - 2003-2008 czcams.com/video/gt3hjXW895s/video.html
Buying a used VW Golf MK6 (5K1) - 2008-2013 czcams.com/video/BgGyTSishKY/video.html
Buying a used VW Golf MK7 (AU) - 2012-2020 czcams.com/video/jSo4EHi9HMg/video.html
Buying a used VW Phaeton - 2002-2016 czcams.com/video/FGXXchOF_g4/video.html
Buying a used Mercedes CLK (W209/C209) - 2002-2009 czcams.com/video/6t3rcZS2ohc/video.html
Buying a used Mercedes E55 AMG, E63 AMG (W211) - 2003-2009 czcams.com/video/-iGw8_YLL44/video.html
Buying a used Mercedes E-class W212 - 2009-2016 czcams.com/video/Q7t1_SsW-kc/video.html
Buying a used Mercedes S-class (W221) - 2006-2013 czcams.com/video/mg9Fy0RlOMk/video.html
Buying a used Volvo S60, V70 (P2) - 2000-2009 czcams.com/video/pA10J38BBG0/video.html
You are better and better, keep up the good work! :)
You know exactly what you have to say about this car ! When I will buy a car I will immediately check your video about it great job !
I really like that you do these videos on such a broad range of cars. The rust issue is real. Just had a warranty job done on my front fender. I wish you went more into the v6 engines however as i have the 280hp 3.6. The other thing i would've mentioned was how the rear doors motors on the estates wear out and malfunction also.
Thanks for that revue! I love Volkswagen Passats! I have two, a 2008 Passat Kormfort and 2017 SE with technology! I’m always a little worried about my 2008 Passat because I’ve had two oil leaks since I bought it 12 years ago. It also tends to burn a lot of oil. The dealer says put in a quart of oil every 1000 miles but it think I put in a quart every 300 miles but the engine runs good at 74k miles!! Yes I barely drove it in 12 or 13 years!
I requested this video and you made it! Thanks!
I have a B6 3.6 4 motion wagon and love It! Very fast and comfortable car
Good video i personally have a b6 passat sedan with the 1.6fsi engine i have done about 120.000km and i don't have any problem at all i still have the original brake discs and brake pads also the only things that i have changed are the spark plugs the oil and the filters i think that it's a really reliable car also i use only premium fuel because of the direct injection
Thank you! You are going good i see i like it, greetings from Bosna
The Passat B6 has been both reliable and unreliable. The first models made between 2005 and 2008 had more problems than the ones made between 2008 and 2010. When it comes to diesel engines, although the 1.9 TDI (BLS, BKC, BXE) is considered to be the most reliable engine, the technology it uses is quite old, it isn't very smooth, it's quite loud and its internals are not as strong as the ones in older 1.9 TDI engines (131 HP ones), especially in the case of the BXE, which is known for throwing rods through the block. The 2.0 TDI PD engines (BMP, BKP, BMR and so on) are somewhere between good and bad. Their main problem were the fuel injectors which were of bad quality from the factory. Most of them have had them replaced under warranty. VW also replaced them for free untill 2016, even if your car didn't have warranty anymore. Check for service recall stickers or check the service book itself, because there are rare cases where they still need replacing. Also, the oil pump is different than the one in the 1.9 TDI, because it also uses a balancer which makes the engine run smoother and quieter, but all the engines made before 4th Nov. 2009 have the oil pump with the 77mm balancing shaft. The problem is that the hexagon shaped shaft starts to get round, and even though it is very cheap to replace (the part itself costs about 6 euros where I live) it is a better idea to get the pump fixed. There are two options: The first and in my opinion the best option is to get it fixed by a specialised service where they enlarge the place where the shaft goes so that the newer 100mm shaft fits. This keeps the engine running smooth and quietly and eliminates the problem so you don't have to change the shaft every once in a while and where I live it costs around 150 euros to do this operation (the engines made after 4th Nov. 2009 no longer have this problem, as they come from the factory with the 100mm shaft). The second method to fix the issue would be to replace the 2.0 TDI pump with the 1.9 TDI pump as it is stronger and doesn't have this kind of problems. The disadvantage is that the engine isn't as smooth and you can feel the vibrations more inside. I don't know exactly how much this costs but I'm guessing it can't be much more than the first option. The later 2.0 TDI common-rail units can suffer from HPFP failure, which could be very expensive. This can happen from various reasons, such as bad quality fuel or not priming, using the diagnostic, the HPFP after changing the diesel fuel filter. These two reasons are enough for the pump to start producing metal shavings (very small bits of metal produced by the HPFP's cam), which could lead to HPFP and fuel injectors failure. This would mean a quite hefty repair bill, so I'd advise you not only to check the fuel filter housing for metal shavings, but also the fuel pressure regulator on the pump itself, because most of the times, you'll see the shavings there first. It's just a matter of unscrewing 2 bolts and unplugging a wire, so no need to take it to a mechanic. If you are unlucky, and the pump is going bad, I'd advise you to drive the car only if absolutely necessary and have the original Bosch CP4.1 HPFP replaced with the stronger Bosch CP3. It's quite expensive, but it's something a lot cheaper than potentially having to replace not only the pump, but the injectors as well. Obviously, this operation needs to be done in a service, as the fuel lines will need some cleaning as well. Luckily, it's quite a popular retrofit, so it shouldn't be to difficult to find what you need (from what I've read, it's also slightly quieter and better for tuning the engine).
The electric parking brake can become a problem with any car, that's why I recommend you to activate it only when it is necessary (when you are on a hill for example).
Overall, I would only avoid the cars made before 2008 before the very small "facelift" they did to the car 2 years before the B7 was launched (2010). These cars can be recognised from having the white instrument cluster rather than the blue one. The newer ones don't have as many electrical problems and the engines are a lot stronger.
Engine codes with oil pump problems: CBAA, CBAB, CBBB, BVF, BNA, BRF, BPW, BLB, BRE, BRD, CAGC, CAGB, CAGA, CAHB, CAHA, BLR, ECD, ECE, BRT, BSS, BWW, BMV, BMA, BMP, BKP, CBAC, BMR, CBBA, BHV. (none of these would have the problem, if manufactured after 4th Nov. 2009)
These engines can be seen in the following cars: Audi A3, Audi A4 (B7), Audi A4 (B8), Audi A5, Audi A6 (C6), Audi Q5, Audi TT, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass, Seat Alhambra, Seat Exeo, Skoda Superb, VW EOS, VW Golf (Mk6), VW Passat (B6/7), VW Passat CC, VW Sharan, VW Tiguan.
I might have missed some cars and from what I've heard the PD engines have also been used in some Mitsubishi's. If I made some mistakes, please correct me.
Generally yes. From what I've heard, they're quite strong. Just be sure it has been properly looked after. Also, be sure to only use high quality fuel in it (98RON), because they tend to be quite sensitive when it comes to petrol, and the CEL will light up. Also, if you were thinking of installing LPG, it is very expensive because of the FSI's direct fuel injection. (fuel is injected directly into the cylinder, instead of it being injected through the intake valves)
@@radu2054 Any thoughts or a heads up on an 08 Passat 3.6 4Motion I'm looking to purchase this week?
@@Soulslider70 Hi, unfortunately I know almost nothing about VR6 engines (such as the 3.2 and 3.6), so my only advice would be to make sure it has been looked after properly. From what I know, it requires a bit more attention than an I4 engine. Make sure the service history is complete, that the car hasn't been crashed (it's quite powerful, so chances are it has been driven quite vigurously), and so on. You should also pay attention to the Haldex rear differential (no strange noises and regular service) and the DSG gearbox (must be serviced every 4 years or 60 000 km - about 35 000 miles). It is a must to make sure the gearbox is good, because if anything goes wrong with it, it will be very expensive to repair/replace.
Also, when it comes to general faults, check to see if the ignition lock works properly (if it works very slowly and/or a warning message appears regarding the steering lock, it might need replacing and where I live it costs around 200$ to fix it). To avoid this problem in the future make sure to stop the engine with the steering wheel dead straight and whenever you start/stop the engine, insert and remove the key with care - the key should go in and come out the ignition in 3 "steps" or "clicks". The first one doesn't seem to do anything, the second one unlocks/locks the steering wheel (a yellow warning light of a steering wheel should appear every time) and the third one is the ignition.
Also, if it's an estate (Variant), look for rust around the tailgate. Also, expect to see quite a lot of stone chips on the front of the car, since Passats usually do lots of miles on motorways. If the car has Bixenon AFS headlights, you should know that a HID bulb costs a lot more to replace than a normal bulb, and it is recommended to do this operation only in a service, since HIDs work with very high voltages. Also, in many cases even after changing the bulbs themselves, you will not get a much better visibility and that is due to the fact that the projectors have gone bad. The only way to replace them is by removing the glass from the headlight which is not an easy job and the best solution would be to have them repaired by someone who specialises in such things (this will happen to pretty much any car that uses HIDs and projectors). Also, if you want to remove the headlights, regardless of them using halogen bulbs or xenon bulbs, the front bumper and the grill have to be removed.
If the car has been fitted with sports suspension, expect to hear some rattling plastics inside the vehicle (usually around the glovebox and the door cards, which by the way, have some very fragile clips, so be careful if you want to remove them; if you do break them, you can buy clips for a low ammount of money).
When you turn on the A/C, if one side is cold and the other is hot, chances are the V159 motor is faulty.
Sadly, this is pretty much all I can tell you, since, as I said, I don't know much about VR6 engines. Where I live, 98% of B6s are diesels. You should try reading on forums more about them.
Salut! Presupun ca esti Roman. Recomanzi un service pentru realizarea fix-urilor preventive pentru pompa de ulei?
@@gabi9421 Salut, scuze pentru raspunsul intarziat. Am auzit ca la Targu Mures se ocupa niste baieti si ar fi printre cei mai buni din tara. Ofera si garantie din ce am vazut. Daca cauti pe Google "pompe ulei Targu Mures", ii gasesti.
I have a B6 Passat FSI (2008). My HPFP cam follower was worn through, as well as the fuel pump itself damaged. Watch for the turbocharger recirculation valve failing (I replaced mine). Also make sure the dipstick seals into the tube when inserted, as this causes a vacuum leak and CEL. I noticed my back tires were cupping, I’m assuming because of the suspension. Don’t forget to check the CV boots as well. They crack.
Very nice vídeo, thanks for sharing ;) Greetings from Brazil!
I own a 2007 B6 2.0 TDI PD DSG 170hp with nearly every feature you could choose.
I have nearly no rust an the interior looks very nice after 200.000km
The main problem ist the oil pump and the rust. If you remove the oil pump after buying, you should choose the 2.0L PD engines. Best ever made
Love my 2012 B7 2.0 tdi 170hp DSG, 2 and a half years of ownership, around 222k km, only problem was an injector that was slightly knocking when the engine was cold but that occurred due to bad diesel quality.
Still got my old r36 passat. It's 14 years old now but still drives very well. My plan is to try and reach 20 years as I reckon if will be cheaper to repair a car I love, than to replace it. Wish me luck!
Anything with that engine deserves to be preserved. The ultimate VR6!
t@@ScramTek still got it! Yh I love that engine....unique sound and feel. It appeared in a few Skoda superbs as well...quite rare cars. I dunno...can't get excited with EVs at all. If they were small, lighter and cheap, I might get interested. Don't trust the agenda that's pushing it either ...so it's petrol for me , till I can't!
Loved my B6 2.0 TDI Smooth and relaxing to drive 👌🏻
Thanks a lot. Just bought at auction a 2006 passat v6 gasoline and i'll be checking these things out after i get it tomorrow. Half price car, but expecting to use that other half in preventative maintenance to keep it mostly problem free for maybe the next 2 years. Again, thanks for the pointers.
How did it turn out? Please reply
We have one and like it a lot. A daily driver and we used it for our part time rock band. MTW and CL in L.A., CA USA.
Love the review, it has lots of great info and you break it down well. However can u please do more Lexus videos? Like of the ES RX and LS?
VW Passat B6 2006 was my first car ever which I bought around 2018. It was an 1.9 TDI diesel engine with manual transmission. I won't lie, it was extremely great. I had been driving it for 3 years. I've entered 11 different countries with it. I sold it around december of 2021 and bought an automatic B8 limousine, 2.0 TDI. I kinda miss my B6 just when I got used to it but my current B8 is perhaps a bit more comfy now that I don't have to switch gears. 😅
I recently purchased a B6 Passat with 138000km plus on the clock, the only problem so far is the tire pressure sensor, which it always on orange. The guy at service center told me it was because the pressure module failed to talk to all tires.
Excellent videos and reviews, can you do Opel Insignia review please
Well i have a vw passat highline b6 from 2006 with all the extra gizmoz "options" now it has 350k km... and all you said its true!!! I had to chanhe the oilpump, injectors, rust problema latly (i own the car some time now) but rust is just the latest problem. Turbo vacume regulator failed 2 times, parkingbreak switch and motor as well, and some more minor problems but overall its a great car and i still loveing it very very comfi!!! I have 6 cars but this is the most comfortable of them all, vw beetle, golf mk4 the rest are diferent brand.
i want to buy passat b6 170 ps what do you recommend it's worth to buy or not
Beli chelsea Fc well it dose if you ask me, its a must to check the car befor you buyit at a vw dealership!!! To know for sure wath you dealing with.
laci kovacs yes sure u just asked if it’s worth if i buy passat 2.0 engine with 170 hp
Beli chelsea Fc well i have a 140hp version, but one of my friends has the 170hp version, its faster. So more hp is better if you ask me.
why would u want to own 6 cars :O
I have a 2007 b6 1.9tdi had it a year no problems best car ever 😊
For the B6 Passat especially the wagon, watch for the rear handbrake and the electrical connections to that. The wires can wear through and that can induce shorts and damage the ECU. Replacing that is $$$.
I owned this car 3.6L V6 FWD Version, and the things I had to replace at 165,000 Miles were: Rear brake caliper, Front Sway bar links, Front Wheel bearing, Passenger side door mirror, Rear third brake light $200(Its LED), Oxygen sensor, and the low beams were going out ocassionally, said something about AFS being inoperative but after i let it sit for a while and i turn the engine on again it would be fine. There was a lot of rattling coming from the front passenger door, The sun roof, and the dashboard. When I went over hard bumps It felt like the whole cars was gonna tear apart. and the transmission wasnt downshifting smoothly, sometimes I would hear a clunk when I drive for a long time and then slow down. But the car was a fun and fast car to drive, I enjoyed it just that it was becoming a Money pit, so I sold it.
what year model was . it? how many ks? i have a06 r32 passat, drives well but starting to show . some wear.. thinking of getting a r36.. any thoughts?
I've just bought an early 2010 TDi with 115k miles/185k kms. It's in perfect condition but I'll be keeping to a very strict preventative maintenance routine as suggested by this video.
As Always top quality videos but do one for Toyota Auris :)
Congratulations by video. Thank you!
Hi I just bought a b6 Passat 1.9 tdi highline. It's awesome. Drives like new and loads of power .its a 2008 model full service including timing belt and new clutch
How has your experience been in terms of reliability? Considering buying one with full service history etc
I have2008 2.0 125 Kw model. At 307000 repaired Dsg, at310 000 belts. Now at365000 I had to paint drivers door, hatch and xenon bulbs. Dual mass flywheel makes noise, gps antenna stopped working and rns510 dynaudio system on cold days drains a battery. Usually it helps to just pull out the Dynaudio amp fuse. Today I testdrived b8 model and I guess I will buy new car, although new car is just a little bit better.
my friend had problems with parking brake motors, bought new 2 for 30$ each at aliexpress works like a charm
Many thanks for sharing. I recently bought a used fsi 2.0 b6 and have had many issues from jump starting keys not locking doors going on a limp mode at the highway smell of burning oil and difficulty to start after purchasing an unleaded petrol.
😭
Have the 3.2l FSI V6 B6 2007
It's done me well besides the gearbox and throttle wire wearing over time. The practicality and features are genuinely superb, the tradeoff is parts cost more.
Edit: currently at 190,000km
I have a Passat B6 2.0 TDI 2006 6-spd DSG that I bought used with 350 000 km. I have now added about 14 000 km to it. The engine still runs fine and it shifts smoothly. My parking brake does not work even with replaced switch. One of my projector headlights are not working as it's only getting about 9V, probably due to poorly installed extra lights that I removed. A EGR pipe I believe is faulty since the car is a bit louder than it should be. There is a little bit of rust at the door handles, bottom of the doors, on the fenders and on the trunk around the license plate. The rear windshield wiper does not work.
With the list being that long you'd assume I experience this car as very troublesome but I actually don't, since I can drive it everyday and 90% of it works just as it should. I will someday fix the rust myself and maybe rear windshield wiper but the rest will be left to a mechanic. I bought the car for 1990€
I have B6 2.0 tdi 4Motion BMP 103kw fully equipped. 285000 now and biggest issue's are bixenon headlights. When changing bulbs and need to do that 2 times per year(not sure why) need to disassemble entire front side to pull out headlights and change bloody bulbs. Didn't had any major issues. Alternator and cooler replaced,fog light's gets wet inside even replaced. All services are done few thousand km before should be,and always looking to buy better quality oil and parts. Now looking to buy CC with 2.0tdi 103kw or B7 with same engine but 4Motion is the big MUST be.
‘07 Passat estate, 2L tdi, 4Motion, 129k miles. Slow and mystery engine oil leak, odd turbo spool noise, failed AC, exhaust fumes in the cabin on high revs low speed. All the shocks are wrecked, springs snapped (replaced) steering tracks right at high speed. Most of the foam or rubber gaskets in the windows have eroded especially on the roof bars, causing a water leak via the rear mirror. Rust in the boot door in numerous places. Failed boot release electrics. One dead fly in the passenger cabin light.
Apart from all of this, I love it.
Rear wheel bearings on the B7 had to be replaced at 62.000 miles on my 2014 passat blue motion. Easy enough job as the whole unit comes out but didn't expect replacement so early on in the cars life.
Great Video
I've got a 2012 B7 160K miles
It has the 5 cylinder 2.5 engine.
Any thoughts on that engine?
I'm in the USA
Hey man,
so i used this video in 2018 before i bought my B6 Sedan.
I have a few additions to your video, especially to the engine section.
First of all, the 2.0FSI and the 2.0TFSI are essentialy the same engine. The TFSI just has a Turbocharger and different piston rings and a stronger oil pump.
Also these two engines have Timing Belts between Crankshaft and exhaust Camshaft and a little chain between exhaust Camshaft and Intake Camshaft.
I own a 2.0FSI and had to replace my timing chain at 221.000km. The parts were around 450€ (i replaced all vvt and timing components). It was about 4 hours labor.
Also, the electronic parking brake is not that bad. I mean yes, the design is very bad and they fail more often than on any other cars, but you can get a calliper with parking brake motor (aftermarket) but new for less than 100€.
The 1.4TSI is problematic in all cars between 2007 and 2012. If you have a 1.4TSI with a timing chain (Displacement von 1390) you should replace it asap when it starts making issues. If you have the newer 1.4TSI with a displacement of 1395 it has a timing belt and is good to go.
Otherwise a very good buyers guide.
I enjoy your videos very much sir. Keep up the good work. Could you do a review on the 2012 Passat Alltrack please.
thanks for the support !
the 2012 alltrack is basically just a Passat B7 with a body kit and a slightly increased ground clearance, so reliability wise it's the same as the regular Passat
@@differentcarreview-dcr Thanks. I was more keen on understanding it's 4WD capabilities.
Can you do the later model Audi S8? Or would that fall under the same category as the A8? I hear there is a difference and the S8 has more issues so I would like to know before I make a decision
I’ve got a 2008 b6 2.0 tdi SEL 170 bhp and it is fantastic. One of the fastest and most economical and stylish cars ever. Get one !
Remember to look after it and it will run forever.
good video, regarding the auto gearboxes, how do you know which one you have, talking 6speed tiprtronic vs dual clutch?
Love the video! But you didn't mention the VW 2.5L 5 cylinder with the 5 speed manual...
European Passats never had the 2.5 5 cylinder engine.
Can you do one on the vectra c and insignia please
I have the same passat and i had really much problem with rust and electric but the car painter made paint job now my colour is all around my passat new ao my passat looks like new...my passat is silver
Hello! Could you please do a Citroen C5 video? Thanks!
i had b6 passat 2.0 tdi i had no issue i recently sold it was very good car but i service the car often with full service history
Please make a video about Skoda superb 2 Or Skoda Fabia 1 ! :)
Is the TSI 1.4 /150hp from 2016-2017 reliable? Are there specific problems with this engine?
I have a 2008 passat 1.6 fsi (62k mi/100k km) and only extra treatment for the engine is the change of timing chain. Other than that, passat is a reliable car imo.
Are you sure the B6 made in 2009 with the cr 2.0 170bhp has hex oil pump drive I thought they changed the common rail engines to gear driven oil pumps after the issues with the pd oil pump failures ? Thanks
I was looking for these B6 / B7 good review. Thanks!! I confirm what I suspected: so many problems involved in these cars... sorry to say
There are so many Passats out of the road. So there have to be many problems.
Thanks for opening my eyes, I were going to buy a used B6 Passat. Now I am buying Honda city
For US buyers, I own the 2.5l b7 passat. My research indicated that starting in 2013, any of the major issues were corrected on this boring but also reliable engine. The only downside is the Direct Injection. So buy a catch can, and plan on cleaning the valves every 60-80k miles. Also, I will never trust the DSG. Way too many issues.
Mechatronics failure at 100000 kms on my 2.0 TDI DSG. Park break failure at 115,000. Suspension noises started at around 110,000 and still continues.. minor issues like the abs sensor failure happens often.. this leaves a warning light on the dashboard. Left drive shaft boot worn out and splashes grease over to the left front wheel. RCD 500 Head Unit has defective display and it’s not readable. So far this is all I had.. will keep updated 👻
What year is your passat?
@@iCenturions 2009. Btw, all the issues except the dsg mechatronic and park brake switch is fixed now.
@@anandashok9856 do you recommend someone buying a second hand Passat in India? What are the things to look for?
@@p.k2570 I still keep my car and every fault is fixed now including the mechatronic, though it didn't come cheap. I would definitely recommend you to go for one but expect slightly higher maintaince. These cars are very strong mechanically and the weak point is the electronics. Go for a vehicle which has complete service history.
MechTronics price?
What will say about ford mondeo mk3 2.0 107kw 16V from 2000
I had a B6 2010 with the 2.0 TDI CR 170HP Engine,i liked it,it had loads of features like Adaptive Cruise Contril,Self Parking,Lane Assist and so on,the engine for me was fine,i suggest you only Get the 2.0 TDI if it is a newer B6,they are much better and have common Rail injection.Tho if its an older B6,just Get the 1.9 TDI in my opinion,the petrols as ive heard are all not as good as diesels in terms of reliability...The newer B6 ditched the 1.9 for a 1.6 tdi,and to be honest i like the 1.9 more,it feels alot faster.In the B7 I wouldn't suggest the 1.6 tdi,its just too slow,if you are going to get a B7,just pay a bit more and get the 2.0,doesn't matter if its the 140ps or 170,they are both good,the AWD system in these cars is amazing too
Do a video on a toyota corolla years from 2002 to 2008
I have TDI B6 2007 model and Is given me stress it tells me to stop the car and check the cooling which i bought a new cooling sensor new water bottle radiator not leaking new antifreeze but still showing stop why can someone help me, and by the way diagnosed can't pick it up.
I had 3 B6's 125kw TDI Wagons, 3 Passat CC's 125kw TDI, 1 B6 125kw TDI Sedan and 1 CC 125KW TDI. Engine wise, across all of them, I had 3 x Intake manifold failures, 1 Throttle body failure, and 1 AC compressor failure.
There is no one in this world that can convince me that the 125kw TDI engine is a bad engine.
If there is only one Diesel engine to pick for everyday use amongst all major manufacturers from that era, I pick the 125kw TDI, because of:
1. Reliability
2. Economy
3. Longevity
4. Durability
5. Performance
6. Ease of repair
I've just bought a near perfect B6 TDi wagon/estate. Your words are reassuring.
Are the petrol engines the same as the audi b8(2008-2012)?
Please review the jetta thanks
We can 89 octagon in 2007 passat 2.0 T right?
what about the 2.5L engine on the B7? is it the same as the Golf 2.5L?
I’m driving 2010 vw passat 2.0 highline tdi 125k on the clock and now just 1 week after servicing and mot glow plug sign appears and steering column faulty nothing work horns cruise control or any buttons on the steering help??? HELP!!! HELP!! Mot passed just week ago and done full servicing spent £370 on it and just week after this..😢 HELP!!
In 2021 we stilll watch it
please do review on new skoda superb petrol engine
how do you know which passats have the tiprtronic? you know NOT the DSG?
Can you do LEXUS LS600Lh please
What is the 2008 version
did the US not have a tdi b6 passat???
I was considering buying a B6 in the near future, but all these problems are putting me off, considering most of them are important issues and very expensive to repair.
The 2.0 FSI is slow, the 2.0 TFSI/ 2.0 TSI can suffer from very high oil consumption (like the 2.0 TFSI/ TSI from Audi A3-A4 and VW Jetta) because of worn piston rings, the 3.2 (as many of the others) will need a timing chain replacement and the DSG's mechatronic (almost fitted in all 3.2) is prone to failure.
Anyone who knows well about these cars can tell me the main differences between the 2.0TFSI and 2.0 TSI engines? And which (engine codes) suffer from high oil consumption?
I have seen pictures of the 2.0 that has a silver engine cover that reads TSI and another 2.0 which has a bigger, plastic black cover that says 2.0 FSI TURBO.
Just get a diesel one, i have a 2 litre tdi pd sportline version, from 2007 , and it has been quite a good car until now, low fuel consumption, it's fast enough for me, and it's been really reliable, besides the parking brake button, wich i had to replace. Altought, i have to mention, it only has 150.000 km, and it sat in a garage most of it's life. I'd recommend a low kilometrage one, because generally problems start appearing at around 250.000-300.000 kilometers
Well, at least here in America the oil consumption issue is mostly common on Audi models only (made from 2008 to 2012/2013). And only a very low number of VWs had it.
@@robertflorinmocanu3344 some people dont like the diesel noise and like to rev out their cars more, still a diesel cant have same power as the petrol engine, most ive seen on a b6 diesel is 190hp (b6 2.0tdi 170hp dsg with a tune) and even then yes it might be reliable and better on gas, but the engine doesnt have the sound and the revs(aka its not as fun as the petrol) aswell as its not as fast as the petrol, as it comes with 10less horses and around 100 more kgs id say because its a diesel and it weights more(forged pistons and crankshafts), over here i can find a tuner for a 2.0 petrol that can give me 40 more hp with stage 1 tune(intake and a tune)
@apexseal2811 as far as i know tfsi engines can work without a turbo, and are older than the tsi ones(I beilive the tsi is younger than 2008) the tsi engines cannot work without a turbo cuz they are programmed that way and made that way, or if they do work they will deliver poorly when on the other side if a turbo is gone in a tfsi it can still be made into a fsi
Hello im looking to buy a passat b6, and im wondering which of the 2.0 Tdi PD, and 2.0 tdi CR engine is the most reliable one.
Pdf
I have a 2009 passat 1.4tsi very reliable and economical
Any advice for the B8 Passat in general and their 2.0 TDI engine?
By now you should have advice on this model. How is it holding up if you bought it of cause?
@@JT-ts6nr Pretty solid, I must say. Turns out this 2.0 TDI engine (150HP) is one of the most solid engines VW built. If you change the oil and filters regularly (10-15.000kms and not 20.000 as the manufacturer says) it will go a long way. I have mine with a 6spd DSG and its quite good. The car is pretty solid in terms of building, you cant really hear any rattling noise inside. Really comfy inside, the ergo comfort seats are a treat if you can setup properly. I had a Golf MK6 and the shock absorbers in the Passat are way better or the whole gear system.
Also the buttons are still pretty solid, my only "problem" is that mine was built in 2015 and it doesn't have mirror link or built in navigation, I would need to change the whole main unit in order to have them and they are pretty costly.
If you can grab a later model (2016) they all have navigation and tons of other thing.
I have to take the car to the service because one of the parking radar sensor became faulty at the rear. But these things can happen.
One advice: always fill the tank with normal petrol. I once used cheap fuel and paid the price (had to change the fuel filter). Overall its a nice car and great for long distances.
Cheers,
UB
@@UndokBeka thanks for this
Okaish review. Service and parts prices are waaaay too high in the review.
Rear parking brake motor 50€ +20€ for service. Shock absorbers: 50€.
I am talking about good aftermarket quality parts, not OE and not trash from Asia.
Rust is present because some metal sheets are just lock pressed instead of welded. Over the years even the small water drops can create the rust as it gets in these gaps.
Mine is a late 2008 2.0CR 4motion.
330 tkm on the clock. Some minor issues with the turbo pressure sensor, yellowish stains in the wheel arches (rust is coming) and replaced rear parking motor on one side.
What could you say about passat b8 1.4 tsi?
it is fairly reliable, so all the previous issues with the prematurely worn timing chain are sorted out in these engines,
at least to 150 000 km you shouldn't have any bigger problems with this engine, but the regular maintenance is very important = use high quality fuel and change the oil the best after max 10 000 km
around 200 000 km I would be prepared to change the timing chain
A friend has spent 4000 on a 07 Passat they bought for 900. Replaced engine. Replaced turbo. Now the steering rods( more money). Is that really being smart or should they just move on and get something else?
😂😂😂 japan . Korea
I am too scared to buy this car after listening to this review. I was looking at either this, a Skoda Octavia or a W211 E-Class CDI. What would you recommend
Why are you scare, if you buy 2.0 tdi made after 2008 you don't have problems with oil pump or problems with cracked head, in my country can buy this car with more then 400 000km an still running well because this is very reliable engine, my cousin have got vw passat b7 2.0 tdi with more then 330 000km and no problems, the only problem is water pump and sometimes egr and dpf.
@@timjeklar8699 normal issues
Why it was nothing saying about fsi 2.0 ((((((((
U didn't put in 1.9 tdi with 130hp :)
The motor just went out in my b6
How much does it cost to maintain a 2009 B8? Does anyone own it?
No-one owns a 2009 B8 because they weren't introduced till 2015.
What about 2.5l 5cyl B7 version engine?
its great, no big issues
Peugeot 508 please
I look at a 2009 B6 Passat from a private party for $2,900 81k is it a good buy or no btw it’s mostly cosmetic issues
Did you buy it?
No however I brought a 2002 B5.5 for 100 bucks
@@CarringtonHollister wow, how did that turn out?
@@p.k2570 it was worth every penny
VW tauran please.
My B6 2.0 tdi currently has 253000 miles and counting
For how long have u owned the car? Has it had a lot of issues or not?
@@nuss529 3 years, done 150000 in it. No major issues just servicing and worn out bushes etc
stuart turner Well that sounds, I think it’s a beautiful car and I am considering buying a used 2006 tdi it has probably around 200k miles
I just luv my caaar !
and also mercedes c class w205 diesel
With that accent ,you got to be Hungarian...you got to :))
úgy van :D
Well i guess this means I'll never be able to afford this 😂
got a 2008 2.0 tsi and i guess i got lucky, it literally consumes zero oil and for 200k km i have changed the timing chain once, idk about carbon build up but my fuel consumption has been about the same throughout the years so i guess its not that bad. The only problem i've noticed is a strange clicking noise coming from the dash which i think is from the AC but weirdly enough it only makes it when the car is on and the AC is OFF as soon as a i trun it on it stops clicking idk why
Maybe one of the servomotors for the HVAC if you got the electronic AC (had a similar issue on Opel)
Intrati la mine pe canal am si eu unul poate facem schimb de idei
bloody hell I was thinking of buying one of them lol
I have this car and none of this problems so far
Dont buy w b6 unless it works perfectly. Anything wring with it will likely lead to more problems. I love vw but b5.5s are much better. B6 are also worthless. A decent one here in Boston USA is $2000-$3000 with 114 k - not a good investment
Was thinking of picking up a 2010 for uber/lyft for 6k 100,000 miles super clean, what'ya think? From what i've heard they had most of the kinks worked out by the 2009-2010 models
Illusive. Did you end up getting one? I bought an ‘09 for Uber/Lyft and really like it so far
i have a b6, it rusts everywhere. make sure your car was sold in your area, if it's brought from another country, it'll rust to death. i'm getting rid of mine
Passat b7 2012 1.8 tsi horrible oil consumption piston rings