My First VW (2008 Passat)
 

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?

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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.