Guy this is the US version and even though I own one it is NOT the German made version of the Passat or CC. This has been decontented and really does not hold up to what is available in German in this model name.LOL you guys ... griping about how VW "keeps moving" the Passat up the market. Let me remind you that the current Passat is significantly more affordable than the previous generation.
Which is? Why do you think they built in the DPF? How reliable is a DPF? It doesn't fail too much right? If your Volvo goes get a 2006 to tide you over until the MQB or whatever the acronym is sorts out. It sure would be nice if VW gets 50 state clean TDI right after all this.Looking at that picture of the new engine, I can see that the DPF is BUILT INTO THE BACK OF THE MOTOR!!
Hmmm, I have a pretty good idea why they did this (an even bigger reason than this "heat distribution" excuse), and this could make things a pain if "worst comes to worst" with the DPF...
It sure blows up good too.VW has 50-state clean TDIs right now...
I had the same thoughts that TomB did after reading the first article. It sounded like, "Oh, here's another engine that we won't get". I was somewhat releived after reading the second article that specifically mentioned the US market. I wonder how this engine differs from the bi-turbo offered in the Amarok? Perhaps this is why VWOA is waiting to offer a NA built Amarok in the US.Yo, TomB....did you read any of the text?
It said: "America....will get the 2.0L TDI that will have around 190-hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. Compared to the current generation’s 2.0L TDI, that is a 36-percent increase in horsepower and a 19-percent increase in torque. We should expect to see the new 2.0L TDI in the next-generation Golf, Jetta, and Passat."
Assuming the quote is accurate, I don't see any room for your concern/annoyance.
Is that like the lifetime transmission fluid?lifetime belt?
Bingo!Is that like the lifetime transmission fluid?
About the current 2013 Passat change interval?My guess it is ~125-150k miles~200-240k kms or every 5-6 years. This is essentially what is considered industry wide as the expected "Lifetime" of the "average" vehicle.......
130,000 milesAbout the current 2013 Passat change interval?
Well, you see, while DPFs have progressively gotten better, they are not perfect, not by a long shot, and sometimes they require certain unmentionable "attention" that would be much more difficult if it's encased in the very back of the motor.Which is? Why do you think they built in the DPF? How reliable is a DPF? It doesn't fail too much right? If your Volvo goes get a 2006 to tide you over until the MQB or whatever the acronym is sorts out. It sure would be nice if VW gets 50 state clean TDI right after all this.
It converts CO into CO2 and also converts unburned hydrocarbons into H20 and C02 and heat, so it deals with the fuel from those post injection events for regens, that's why its before the DPF. It's harmless and infact a good thing to have!Thanks. O no, what's a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst?