Greetings from Tucson, AZ

Just got a 2008 Passat. I need to know what engine type is in it. Apparently, in mid 2008, the engine type was changed from FSI to TSI. How can I confirm for sure?

 

Welcome to the forum.

Its nice to see you made an intro on your own.

Look at the engine code on the data sticker and post that? So you know its petrol/gas and not diesel?

Please tell us your car spec in your signature

 

Thanks, I looked at the VIN sticker on door frame, but I didn't see any other codes that might confirm engine type. After looking under the hood, it says 'FSI', so it has a timing belt.

Where would a sticker be (that shows the engine code) to elminate any doubt?

Thanks

 

You can't find the engine code from the VIN number unless you have special software.

As I've said:

Look at the engine code on the data sticker and post that? So you know its petrol/gas and not diesel?

Please tell us your car spec in your signature

e.g.

Manufacturer: VW, Date(s) Used: 11/2008-05/2010, Model: Passat, Engine Code: CGYA, 112Kw, 152PS, 1.8 Ltr, 4 Cyls, Remarks: Peru ("GUS"): Turbo Fuel Stratified Injection (TFSI)
Manufacturer: VW, Date(s) Used: 05/2008-10/2011, Model: Passat/Variant/4Motion, Engine Code: BZB, 118Kw, 160PS, 1.8 Ltr, 4 Cyls, Remarks: Turbocharged Stratified Injection (TSI) Chain
Manufacturer: VW, Date(s) Used: 05/2008-01/2012, Model: Passat CC (Coupe), Engine Code: CCTA, 147Kw, 200PS, 2.0 Ltr, 4 Cyls, Remarks: North American Region (NAR): Turbo Fuel Stratified Injection (TFSI) Bosch Motronic MED 17
Manufacturer: VW, Date(s) Used: 11/2005-08/2007, Model: Passat/Variant/4Motion, Engine Code: BVY, 110Kw, 150PS, 2.0 Ltr, 4 Cyls, Remarks: Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) 16v Timing belt Bosch Motronic MED 9.5

 

OK, I think that's where I am having an issue, I don't see the 'data sticker'. There were no manuals with the car and I removed the spare tire, and looked int the trunk, but didn't see anything. I looked on YouTube as to the location, but I still not able to find it.

Thanks.