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Feb 19, 2019 | 06:07 PM

rootripper

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Puzzling Passats

I’ve recently been interested in purchasing a used Passat. Considering a 2009. My mechanic advised me to make sure the timing chain tensioner has been replaced and that this motor is notorious for oil consumption. Should I be looking at the 2.5L?

I heard that these are great cars and I don’t want to buy any problems, I’ve got an old X 5 to keep my mechanic happy.

Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated.

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Mike

Feb 20, 2019 | 04:24 AM

Keithuk

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Choosing a Passat your better of having a test drive with the type of engine you would like. Why are you suggesting 2.5?

Feb 20, 2019 | 09:44 AM

rootripper

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Choosing a Passat your better of having a test drive with the type of engine you would like. Why are you suggesting 2.5?

I’m not really sure. My price range is in the 2009 are. I like the styling and the large cabin.
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Feb 20, 2019 | 09:50 AM

rootripper

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Obviously I know very little about these cars. Just trying to get educated so I can get a good one. Thanks for responding

Feb 26, 2019 | 05:12 PM

rootripper

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As you can tell I’m a little ignorant on passats. Could you tell me if the 2012 2.5 has timing chain tensioner issues? Or anything to be concerned with at just over 100,000 miles.

Feb 27, 2019 | 08:01 AM

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It depends on the engine code and whether its 2.5 5 cylinder or 6 cylinder V6.

e.g.

Manufacturer: VW, Date(s) Used: 01/2011-07/2017, Model: Passat/4Motion/Variant, Engine Code: CBUA, 125Kw, 170PS, 2.5 Ltr, 5 Cyls, Remarks: SRE Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.1 or 17.5, Indirect Injection
Manufacturer: VW, Date(s) Used: 01/2003-05/2005, Model: Passat/4Motion/Variant, Engine Code: BAU, 132Kw, 179PS, 2.5 Ltr, 6 Cyls, Remarks: Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) V6 Timing belt.

Aug 3, 2019 | 06:54 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rootripper

As you can tell I’m a little ignorant on passats. Could you tell me if the 2012 2.5 auto clicker word unscrambler has timing chain tensioner issues? Or anything to be concerned with at just over 100,000 miles.

I heard that these are great cars and I don’t want to buy any problems, I’ve got an old X 5 to keep my mechanic happy.

Last edited by paityda; Aug 6, 2019 at 03:02 PM.