engine problem
8.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
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Average Mileage:
50,000 miles
Number of complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
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2007Oct 05
(reported on)Passat Turbo 1.8L
- Tiptronic transmission
- 65,000 miles
multiple problems with STOP/low oil pressure indicator, turned out to be engine sludge - known problem to VW - I had preventative maintenance with oil changes every 3000 miles!!! with synthetic oil. VW will not back warranty unless you have every receipt and then will try to worm out of it. Should be a recall on every engine!
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2007Apr 07
Passat 1.8t 4motion
In April of 2007 my oil pressure light came on. I brought it to Mitchell Volkswagon in Canton, CT who told me the problem occurred because of engine sludge. they recommended I change my oil in a couple thousand miles and return if the light comes back on. I followed their advice and now have engine damage. I need a new engine for $6500 which they will not fix under warranty unless I come up with 9 oil change receipts. I still owe $17,000 on the car and am paying a car payment of $450 a month on a car I can't drive.
erins
Harwinton, CT, USA
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