The Volkswagen Passat SS is built on the basis of the VW Passat B6 and has been assembled in the German city of Emden since 2008. Until August 2010, part of the Passat CC for the Russian market was assembled in Kaluga. The prefix СС means Comfort Coupe - “comfort coupe”. The appearance of the Passat CC is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent, it is so harmonious and will not be repeated. The SS looks much more expensive than it actually costs. In 2011, a new version of the Passat SS was released, which, in fact, was a restyling, with the goal of bringing the appearance to the general corporate style.

How are things going with his reliability? Having received a common platform and technical stuffing from the Passat B6, the SS acquired the same problems. But first things first.

Engines

The Volkswagen Passat SS received a wide range of power units: 4-cylinder petrol turbo engines 1.8 TSI (152 hp) and 2.0 TSI (200 hp and 210 hp after restyling), naturally aspirated V- shaped petrol “six” with a displacement of 3.6 liters (300 hp) and a 4-cylinder turbodiesel 2.0 TDI (140 hp and 170 hp after restyling).

The most common 1.8 TSI engine is generally reliable. The turbocharger is durable and has a good service life. But increased oil consumption (up to 1 liter per 2-3 thousand km) is a common “disease” that affects up to 60% of cars after 50-80 thousand km. All models of the concern with this engine suffer from oil burns, incl. and Skoda. Volkswagen recently released a repair kit that includes upgraded pistons and rings. If owners complain about increased oil consumption, dealers carry out a control measurement of oil consumption. If the “illness” is confirmed, official services replace the piston: during the warranty period - free of charge, but if the warranty has expired, then only at the expense of the owner. On cars that came off the assembly line after restyling and underwent “overhaul”, the problem of oil burns occurs less frequently.

Another nuisance that can take you by surprise and make you seriously fork out money is the timing chain jumping with a mileage of more than 70-100 thousand km. The culprit is the chain damper. After April 2011, the damper was modified and the problem did not recur.

VW Passat CC USA (2008 - 2011)

The 2.0 TSI is structurally similar to the younger 1.8 TSI, but is considered more reliable. He is deprived of the ailments described above. 3.6 FSI was also not seen in the list of possible problems.

On diesel 2.0 TDI 140 hp. with a mileage of more than 50-100 thousand km, the flywheel may rattle. In an unofficial service, you will have to pay about 25 thousand rubles for a new flywheel and another 8 thousand rubles for the work. At dealers, replacing a flywheel will cost significantly more.

Many owners note the relatively loud operation of the fuel pump. Some people manage to get the “humming” pump replaced under warranty, after which the long-awaited silence comes. Also, sometimes problems appear in the cooling system associated with leakage of the pump, pipes or radiator.

Transmission

All power units, with the exception of the V6 3.6, can be combined with a 6-speed manual transmission. Mechanics are generally reliable. Some owners note insufficient clarity of gear shifting due to the excessively long travel of the clutch pedal, which grabs at the very bottom. There are cases of noise from the bearing of the input shaft of the box.

VW Passat CC R-Line (2008 - 2011)

The most widespread and the most complained about is the preselective automatic transmission DSG 7 with a double dry clutch, which is combined exclusively with the 1.8 TSI engine. Claims, as a rule, appeared with a mileage of more than 20-40 thousand km due to jerking in traffic jams when moving from first to second and back, vibrations at the moment of start and during acceleration in 2nd gear. Dealers replaced the clutch, but this did not guarantee a complete elimination of the problem. Soon the vibrations could appear again. Then it was time to replace the mechatronics with a mileage of more than 50-90 thousand km. In rare cases, services resorted to replacing the box. For comparison: the cost of a new gearbox is about 300 thousand rubles, mechatronics - about 90 thousand rubles, clutches - about 20 thousand rubles, and replacement work - 10-15 thousand rubles. More often, problems appeared on the Volkswagen Passat SS, operated mainly in city traffic jams. It is generally accepted that switching the gearbox to “manual” or “sport” mode when caught in a prolonged traffic jam allows you to avoid possible malfunctions. It is gratifying that the problem is not widespread and affects no more than a third of cars. Meanwhile, Volkswagen continued to search for ways to treat the disease: it released a new version of the box ECU firmware and modernized the clutch and the box itself. But the “antidote” has not yet been found. Having made concessions, in the face of the pressure of numerous complaints, the manufacturer extended the warranty period for DSG 7 to 5 years or 150 thousand km.

A robotic DSG 6 with a wet clutch was installed in conjunction with a diesel engine, V6 3.6 liters, and after mid-2010, also with a 2.0 TSI. This transmission is considered more reliable, but cases of the need to replace the clutch have also been recorded here.

Until mid-2010, the classic 6-speed Aisin automatic transmission was used only with the petrol 2-liter TSI. The weak point of the box is the hydraulic valve block, which caused shocks when changing gears with a mileage of more than 70-120 thousand km. The cost of a new unit is about 50-60 thousand rubles, repairs are about 20-25 thousand rubles.

All-wheel drive versions of the Volkswagen Passat CC are equipped with a Haldex clutch. No problems were noted with it.

VW Passat CC (2011 - present)

Chassis

The Passat SS's suspension is relatively strong. With the arrival of frost, many note the appearance of creaks and knocking in the suspension when driving over uneven surfaces. On cars assembled in 2011, the support bearings of the front struts often begin to crunch after a mileage of more than 10-20 thousand km. The source of rear knocks is often the brake calipers.

Body and interior

As a rule, there are no complaints about the quality of the paintwork. In rare cases, over time, abrasions may appear inside the doorways at the point of contact with the seals. The plastic trim at the bottom of the rear window above the trunk lid sometimes breaks. The chrome on the external decorative inserts gradually becomes cloudy. If earlier dealers, upon receiving complaints, would replace the darkened element, now such cases are not covered by the warranty until the chrome begins to swell (very rare). The loss of the rear bumper plug is often discovered (400-800 rubles from dealers). Many people note fogging of the headlights and the appearance of insects in the front and rear optics (cases not covered by warranty).

In winter, the gas tank flap often freezes. You can open it after the car has warmed up in a heated parking lot. And to prevent freezing, it is necessary to treat the lock with a special water-repellent lubricant. Another winter problem is the freezing of the windows, which is why they do not lower and the doors do not open. Some owners inadvertently pull the door and unscrew the seal. To avoid problems after washing in cold weather, it is necessary to thoroughly blow out the seals with compressed air and treat them with a special compound. The manufacturer does not recommend using silicone-based lubricants for this. With the arrival of winter, delays appear in the electric drive for folding/unfolding mirrors - the response time reaches 10-20 seconds!!! There are cases of burnout of the windshield heating element (warranty case).

With the arrival of cold weather, the interior plastic may creak until the interior warms up. The creaking panorama also contributes to the frost. Knocks and squeaks when driving over uneven surfaces can be caused by loose door locks, usually the front ones. To fix this, the lock needs to be adjusted. There is also a less expensive “collective farm” method - wrapping the lock staples with electrical tape. Metal creaks or clicks in the heat in the area of ​​the rear parcel shelf are caused by the movement of metal body panels at the welds. The solution to the problem by the manufacturer is reduced to mechanical impact on the free panels for the purpose of unloading. Simply put, use a screwdriver to increase the gap between the body elements in the area of ​​the rear parcel shelf and lubricate the places where they come into contact with each other.

VW Passat CC (2008 - 2011)

It is not uncommon for condensation to accumulate in the trunk lid and in the space between the roof and the headliner. There are leaks through the windshield seal.

Some owners complain about the appearance of scuffs on the side support of the driver's seat with leather upholstery after a mileage of more than 20-40 thousand km. There are also complaints from owners with fabric seats.

Other problems and malfunctions

The “Volkswagen” winter creaking of the heater fan is also found on the Volkswagen Passat SS.

Volkswagen electrics can traditionally “make themselves known.” For example, spontaneous opening of doors, opening of one of the side windows, movement of an electric chair during a trip. In winter, the image of the rear view camera is distorted. It is reassuring that such cases are not constant and are of a “spot” nature. Those. Having appeared once, they are unlikely to repeat again soon.

If the emblem covering the rear view camera does not open, there is no image from the camera, the trunk lid opens or does not close spontaneously, the reverse lights or trunk lighting do not turn on, it means that the harness connecting the power consumers of the trunk lid to the body is frayed. The cost of a new harness is about 1.5-2 thousand rubles. There are also problems with the window closer control unit.

Conclusion

Statistics show that in reality, no more than 30-40% of owners encounter serious problems such as the DSG gearbox. The figure is certainly high, but far from exorbitant. The “maslozhor” is “not fatal” in most cases, and cases of chain jumping are rare. Other malfunctions are even less common. Don't be afraid of the Volkswagen Passat CC. The car will give you many pleasant impressions. In addition, Volkswagen tries to eliminate all design flaws in a timely manner. But unscrupulous dealers often hinder good intentions by refusing warranty repairs and further undermining the automaker’s reputation.

Passat CC was released in 2008, made entirely on the B6 Passat platform. There is practically no technical difference between these cars, only external differences. Today I’ll try to tell you how to choose a good and reliable Passat CC.

4 engines and gearboxes that can be taken on this car.

1. You can take the diesel version, the CBAB engine has practically no problems, it’s a very good engine if you fill it with the right diesel fuel. You also need to maintain it correctly, that is, change the oil every time. The main thing is that there is as little sulfur in diesel fuel as possible. Fill up at top gas stations and there will be no problems. It can be used on both manual and DSG dq250.

2. The option that you can take is the VR 3.6 version and this is a very rare car, but you can take it with confidence, there are no problems there either.

3. Two-liter cczb engine on DSG dq250. There is another Passat CC that few people know about. An automatic version of the Passat CC, the same two-liter engine, but with an automatic transmission, which was installed on the B6 Passat, but I have never seen these cars in my life. Most likely, they were not the ones who initially attacked America, and therefore I simply did not encounter them in Russia. In my opinion, it’s stupid to bring the Passat CC from America, although many people do it.

The BZB is probably the most reliable engine that was installed on a car, it really has a fairly long service life and does not blow the minds of its owners. There is such a motor called CGYA, this is a motor that has received all the advantages and all the advantages of the CDAB motor, in addition to the piston group, there is also a pressure regulator for the electronic oil system, and this is exactly the motor that received new buns, but at the same time the reliability of the cylinder-piston group remains the same, so if you buy a Passat CC with a 1.8 engine, then firstly, we take the mechanics in order not to end up with the q200, and secondly, look for the engine to be CJYA, you will not have problems with it.

Under no circumstances should you take:

The CDAB engine is known no less than the DSG dq200 for its unreliability, namely its oil consumption.

In general, the Passat CC really doesn’t like winter, and this is due not only to the frameless windows, but also to the mechanism for opening the gas tank. There is an electric drive for the gas tank flap, there is a button on the door to open the gas tank. There is a regular servo drive and a regular rod. In winter, when the flap freezes, the rod just goes off, you can hear the servo drive working. In a good way, they need to be changed, but since this is a rather expensive undertaking, It’s better to make a regular plastic tie. Squeeze it with a clamp and it will stop flying off.

Volkswagen Corporation cars continue to be in serious demand in Russia. Both on the secondary market and on the new market, many potential owners respect these cars and try to buy them. Of course, today it is far from the same Volkswagen that it was ten years ago, but the car can still easily meet the expectations of buyers. If you have your sights set on purchasing a VW Passat CC, you will have to look exclusively at the secondary market, since production of this car was discontinued in 2015. It was this year that the latest anniversary version of Dynamic Black was released and this completed the history of this most interesting model. But today we will talk about the version before restyling, which was produced from 2008 to 2012. VW itself calls all Passats in the CC version a single generation, but admirers of this technology still distinguish two versions. Until 2012, the first generation was produced, which today has a more attractive price tag on the secondary market.

The car received a rather interesting design and was very different from the regular Passat. At that time, the 6th generation Passat was in use, and its design was practically not taken as the basis of the car. By and large, the car could have received a completely different name, but marketers decided to take advantage of the popularity of the company’s large sedan to make it easier to promote the new model. And the corporation was not mistaken in this. To this day, every motorist knows that there is a special version of the Passat that one really wants to buy. Today we will discuss the pros and cons of the car, its cost and capabilities, and also give certain recommendations for purchasing. We will also consider potential competitors for this car and compare them by price and year of manufacture. Let's find out more about whether it's worth buying a Volkswagen Passat CC for daily use.

The main advantages of the car - the advantages of VW

Of course, people always bought this car not for its technical data but for its practicality. The main criterion for choosing such a car is design. To this day, cars produced before restyling look great. Their appearance is emphasized by their visually elongated shape, which creates a sense of dynamics even in the absence of physical movement. The salon corresponds to such sentiments and does not let the buyer down in terms of beauty and convenience of all controls.

Among the advantages of the machine he names the following features:

• style - this is a really cool car that you can admire for a very long time, although the car is not the most modern, it retains many unique features and features in its appearance;
• confidence on the road - this is a sports car that has received unique developments in terms of suspension, so that the model grabs the road with sporty bravo and assertiveness;
• comfort - despite its sporty habits, the car remains soft, and the heavy body complements the pleasant behavior of the vehicle on the road; the driver will be delighted during the first test drive;
• power and dynamics - no vegetable engines were installed on the CC, the car was immediately given only powerful and voluminous units that made it possible to operate the car in any conditions;
• Frameless glazing is a solution that was previously actively used by Subaru cars, and this is also the first Volkswagen model from the modern series with such an unusual feature.

The beautiful interior turns out to be even better than you expect. The first generation was produced from 2008 to 2012, and in these development years there were not many truly beautiful interiors. Make sure you buy a car in good condition. Otherwise, you will have to spend quite a lot of money on updating the interior. The cost of parts for restoration is astronomical. After all, despite the mass production of the car, the company itself considers it exclusive and does not hesitate to raise the price of spare parts.

The main disadvantages of buying a VW Passat with the CC prefix

The car can hardly be called practical. It was created to please the eye, and not to take the owner to the dacha and transport sacks of potatoes. The space in the trunk is quite small; for the sake of design, its volume was reduced. There isn't too much headroom either. The excellent design makes up for these shortcomings, but for many buyers this may not be the most pleasant surprise. The second row of seats is much less comfortable here than in a regular Passat.

Also among the disadvantages are the following features:

• steering - you don’t expect such sluggish steering from a semi-sports car, this situation was corrected in 2012, but before that the car could hardly be called successful in this regard;
• sensors and electronics - the first generation Passat CC had rain sensors, a start-stop system and other electronics, which over time begin to work as they please;
• engines can be listed not only as pros, but also as cons, popular 1.8 TSI engines can hardly be called successful, they eat oil, and their turbine is actively destroyed, the chain does not last too long;
• low ground clearance has also become a victim of design, but for Russian conditions this is not always acceptable, the low front overhang is especially problematic, the bumper has to be repaired frequently;
• cost of maintenance - the car is very expensive, parts for restoration and even for regular maintenance cost a lot of money, so this is a car for those who have the means.

Of course, it is difficult to imagine a person who buys a Passat CC for the last money. But still, you expect more practicality from a car with the VW brand. The car can actually be a pleasure to drive and be a true friend for the owner, but it will never become practical and pleasant to maintain. Any detail during restoration will make you regret buying such a car. So you will have to think about the cost of maintenance right away, so as not to get an unpleasant surprise in the future. To be fair, we note that the machine does not break down too often.

Technical parameters - which version to choose?

Among the engines, the most popular in Russia are 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TSI petrol units. The first produces 152 power, the second - 211 or 200 depending on the version. Also sometimes found with the 3.6 FSI V6 engine with 4Motion all-wheel drive. In the generation after restyling, diesel cars with 2.0 TDI began to appear, but the practicality and quality of this diesel engine are questionable. In the secondary market, it is better to look at gasoline engines, while giving preference to the 2.0 TSI. This is a more advanced engine.

The most important characteristics of the machine are as follows:

• engines with a volume of 2 liters show fewer breakdowns, but are more expensive on the market, they are also more powerful than their younger brother in the concern, and have much fewer childhood diseases;
• The 1.8 TSI engine also runs well and copes well with active and fast driving, but the engine requires ideal quality of service and constant monitoring of condition, otherwise problems cannot be avoided;
• in those days they still produced such cars with manual transmission, and even though there are not many of them on the secondary market, it is worth choosing this option, the manual transmission never fails in the Passat CC;
• Among the automatic transmissions, the most popular version was the DSG robot, which at that time had not yet been developed very well in the VW concern, so there were enough problems with the robotic gearbox;
• front-wheel drive is quite enough; on such a low car, all-wheel drive on an older engine was more a tribute to style and status, so there is no point in chasing this version.

If your supply of money allows you to buy an all-wheel drive version with a naturally aspirated 6-cylinder 3.6 engine, you can look for such an option. The car will delight you with reliability, long service life of the units and excellent driving performance. But you don’t have to overpay for it. The engine is quite sluggish in the city, and the automatic completely kills all its advantages of a large volume. So the 2.0 TSI may be an even more acceptable alternative for the buyer. In each case, you need to look for the optimal type of engine for you.

What competitors should you consider when purchasing?

There are not many stylish sedans with interesting designs. A 2010 Passat CC with a 1.8 TSI engine can be bought for 550-600 thousand rubles in fairly good condition. The car offers decent technology, although not entirely without problems. Also, the pleasant styling will be a unique feature, and you are unlikely to find as many interesting additions to the design from rivals. But if you like to choose from several alternatives, there are a few more cars worth considering.

Here are just a few representatives from the class of competitors:

1. Opel Insignia 2012. A wonderful car with good design, excellent technology and pleasant on-road capabilities. The 2.0 engine produces 160 horsepower and drives well, with virtually no problems that sometimes arise with VW engines.
2. Subaru Impreza 2012. Another quite fresh and interesting sedan with an unusual design and wonderful style. This is a lighter in the world of sports cars, which will help you drive actively without any difficulties and have a pleasant time behind the wheel.
3. Mazda 6. The most common engines, the most common technical solutions and a very reliable result. The 2010 Japanese sedan for the same money will greatly please you with its capabilities. And to repair the car will cost the same as the German Passat CC.
4. Hyundai Sonata 2011. The interesting style of the car attracts attention, its technical capabilities are not inferior to its competitors. You can find a car with low mileage and in fairly good condition, this is important for a buyer in this class.
5. Volvo S60. For lovers of an unusual car, the 2011 S60 is suitable. The machine is excellent in its characteristics and copes well with Russian operating conditions. It is worth considering that under the hood there are motors that will not have to be repaired for a very long time.

As you can see, there are quite a lot of options. Of course, not all of them have the same bright and interesting design, or the same impressive first impressions of the trip. But overall, many cars in the same price range can rival the stylish Volkswagen. However, many admirers of German technology will still choose this particular model, since among the Germans the only competitors are stylish sports sedans from Audi and BMW, and they cost much more and are less practical in operation.

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Let's sum it up

Choosing a good sports car on the secondary market in Russia is quite difficult. Cars have long mileages, which are often twisted. So finding a decent option can be very difficult. Among the representatives of the class of sports sedans, the Volkswagen Passat CC occupies a very worthy place. The car has excellent parameters, good appearance and a pleasant interior. Even when it was developed in 2008, this machine still looks very modern today. You can buy it for little money, which further increases the popularity of this model.

Of course, the car has certain disadvantages. But each model on the secondary market can have its own shortcomings. If you look at all the competitors in more detail, you can come up with a fairly long list of potential problems that can happen to cars during the trip. But the Passat CC version has more than enough advantages. The machine can actually pleasantly surprise its buyer with important characteristics, performance properties and a thoughtful design down to the smallest detail. So the car can actually be considered for purchase. What do you think about the Passat CC on the secondary market?

Almost all Passat CCs are front-wheel drive, with the exception of the top version with the 3.6 VR6 engine. Actually, this is a little strange considering the positioning of the model, but in practice front-wheel drive is enough. At least there is no snow or mud yet, and the asphalt is dry.

There are no serious problems with the mechanical part of the transmissions of front-wheel drive cars. If the CV joint covers are intact, then everything works fine until the mileage is well over two hundred thousand kilometers.

Of course, with all-wheel drive cars there is more hassle. After a hundred to one and a half thousand mileage, the driveshaft requires repair or maintenance, and the oil in the angular drive, as well as in the rear axle, needs to be changed every 50 thousand. In the Haldex coupling, it is better to do this every 30 thousand, especially if the car is driven in winter.

The six-speed manual transmission is well known to all owners of Volkswagen cars. With engines up to 1.8 liters, the MQ250 was installed, with two-liter engines and diesels - the MQ350. Manual transmissions have weaknesses, but they appear either during tuning or during high mileage.

Volkswagen CC "2012–17

The younger series of gearboxes has a weak clutch. Even with a standard 250 Nm of torque, it lasts less than one hundred thousand and is no different in ease of use. Moreover, a dual-mass flywheel with a service life of 120-150 thousand is not cheap.

The older box has a noticeably stronger clutch, but the flywheel does not last much longer. Here you can order flywheel kits for clutches from VR6. However, this is only necessary for those who tune engines.

The weak point of any gearbox is the differentials. Shock loads and prolonged slipping easily kill the satellite axis. Frequent oil changes can help here, and if you like to drive, then at least you will have to change the axle to a tuning one with an oil channel. Well, or change the differential to a reinforced one.

Automatic transmissions on the SS come in three series. Basically - the long-known DSG DQ200 gearboxes with a dry clutch and DSG DQ250 with an oil bath clutch. And much less common is the classic automatic transmission Aisin TF60SC/TF61SC, also known as 09G, also known as AQ250 or AQ450, depending on the version and designation system.

The Aisin automatic can be found with 1.8 TSI engines on cars of the first year of production or on American cars (mainly with a VR6 3.6 engine). We published about this automatic transmission, but we will briefly repeat what was said: the mechanical part of the transmission is quite reliable, but the valve body is heavily worn out by dirty oil and is difficult to repair. The gas turbine engine linings of the classical design quickly wear out during active movement: they are not designed for regular “floating” blocking.

With timely oil changes, a relaxed style of movement, reduction of oil change intervals to 40 thousand and modifications with the installation of an external fine oil filter, the box shows itself to be very reliable. But few people bother with this, so on average, after 100-120 thousand kilometers without changing the oil, the first problems begin: jolts, impacts when switching, rough operation and loss of dynamics.

Small repairs usually don't help much. Simply replacing solenoids will not work, and there are no original ones on sale. Replacing a valve body assembly is an expensive pleasure, and repairs using Sonnax kits with the installation of new plungers and solenoid bodies and the solenoids themselves require a good work culture and understanding of the processes. Often, under the guise of expensive repairs, a banal flushing of the valve body with replacement of the most worn solenoids and adaptation is given, which is not enough for a long time. Well, a typical sign of a service scam is an attempt to persuade someone to replace “everything.” Usually, in reality, not even all rejected components are replaced, and a very significant difference goes into the “service” pocket.

Fuel pressure sensor

price for original

2,660 rubles

The box can be diagnosed quite well by the scanner, and when purchasing, you should definitely check the operation of the box after it has completely warmed up.

The 1.4 TSI and 1.8 TSI engines were equipped with a seven-speed DQ200 robot. Its fame is the darkest, but the copies that have survived to this day have long been repaired, modernized or completely replaced. So it’s not all that bad, just avoid cars in their first years with very low mileage. There is some chance of buying a car with a problematic version of both the transmission and the engine.

Until 2012, the DQ200 on cars before restyling had problems with both mechatronics and the mechanics of the gearbox itself. The shift fork bearings often fell apart, the forks themselves broke, and the clutch overheated. After changing the gearbox generation, the number of problems began to decline: on the new generation, the mechanical part, forks were modernized, clutches were changed, mechatronics and control software were changed. As a result, the box became a little less dynamic, but much more reliable. All that remained from the previous generation was a weak differential and a not very predictable service life of the clutches and dual-mass flywheel, highly dependent on the human factor, pollution and load.

And still, even on a late box, bearings and forks can occasionally fail. However, you can learn more about this. I think there is no need to be afraid of such a box if it is thoroughly checked. They are no longer nearly as expensive to repair as they were five to seven years ago, the main problems have been identified, and spare parts are available.

Six-speed DSG gearboxes of the DQ250 series, which were installed on diesel engines and older gasoline engines, were somewhat more reliable from the beginning. The clutches here are in an oil bath and are made in the form of a package of large clutches, the oil pump of the box is mechanical, and therefore there are no problems at all. The service life of the clutches is more stable; due to pressure leaks and pump wedges, the mechatronics wiring does not burn out. Well, now about the sad thing.

When the clutches operate, the oil in the DQ250 becomes intensely contaminated. It contains a lot of magnetic wear products, which harms not only the mechanics of the box, but also the solenoids. And a standard external automatic transmission filter solves the problem only partially.

When the engine torque is above 350 Nm, the gearbox bearings and differential fall into the risk zone. “Dead” dual-mass flywheels greatly damage the mechanical part of the gearbox and lead to oil leakage and serious damage.

The relatively low price of this automatic transmission leads to the fact that it is used to replace the somewhat more capricious seven-speed DQ200 in the event of a global breakdown of the latter. But the DQ250 itself, on well-tuned engines, is replaced with the older version of the DQ500 - a seven-speed gearbox with wet clutches, even stronger and more durable.

Volkswagen CC "2012–17

Motors

All SS gasoline engines rely on fairly reliable and trouble-free control and cooling systems. Even on ten-year-old machines, all components can be “native”. Of course, when tuning, some try to replace the ignition coils with “reinforced” red ones from the Audi R/RS, and the contamination of the radiators and the serviceability of all additional electric pumps need to be monitored at both levels. But with stock or almost stock engines, all this works quite reliably.

The most popular Passat SS engines are 1.8- and 2.0-liter engines of the EA888 series. Usually - the first and second generations of the series in relatively simple versions.

Until the latest updates to the piston group in 2013, all EA888 engines were prone to high oil appetite, and the timing belt remained quite problematic even on more “fresh” versions.

The direct injection system is also not problem-free, and the cost of repairs for this injection is much higher than for a conventional distributed injection.

Unfortunately, there is an opinion among owners that a supercharged engine must eat oil. Many people delay in correcting problems with an appetite of up to a liter per thousand kilometers, although the indication for decoking or overhauling is an appetite of up to a liter per ten thousand kilometers. Decarbonization with dimexide, which is now fashionable, is complicated by the fact that the oil pan is painted and clogs the oil receiver with paint, and the plastic in the timing belt and the pressure sensor cannot tolerate dimexide.

A standard repair involving replacing the piston group with a modernized one and replacing the timing belt usually costs up to 150 thousand rubles.

In general, buying a car with these engines is a lottery. You need to check everything: engine oiling, the crankcase ventilation system, the condition of the turbine, the presence of oil deposits on the pistons, the presence of a “fur coat” on the intake valves and oil appetite in general. In general, this requires a person who knows specific motors well. It is also advisable to know exactly what version of the engine it is, with which piston group, with which oil pump, which timing support and chains.

The 1.4 TSI engines on the Passat CC are a later version of the EA111 engines, and cars with the EA211 were not sold here. And it’s a shame, because potentially the second generation of 1.4 TSI engines is the most reliable. But the first one turned out to be.

Volkswagen Passat is one of the iconic models ever produced on German soil. Just think, but for about 45 years this car in various variations has been rolling off the assembly lines of the automaker. During its entire existence it was released eight main generations of the model and a considerable number of their modifications. Perhaps one of the most successful Passats is the sixth generation variation, called Comfort-Coupe or CC. In today's material, our resource will draw attention to the engines of this model, examining them from all possible angles.

A few words about the FV-Passat SS

Before considering the motor line of the model, let's pay attention to the concept and history of creation. So, the Volkswagen Passat SS is a 4-door sedan-coupe, designed on the basis of the B6 generation of Passats (the sixth in a row). This model was produced for 8 years - from 2008 to 2016, at a plant in the German city of Emden.

The SS was created with one purpose - to give people the opportunity to purchase a middle-class Passat that would be more comfortable than standard of this model range, but slightly worse than the executive Phaeton. As a result, the engineers of the German automaker were able to design a car that fully corresponds to the middle class. In particular, the Passat SS was distinguished by its somewhat sporty “silhouette” and good technical equipment.

During its production, the model managed to spread to many car markets around the world: from the USA, Russia and Europe to South America. Since 2012, the Volkswagen Passat SS has been restyled, while retaining its signature and beloved “filling”. Having lived out its due date, this representative of the model range ceased to be produced from assembly lines, which marked its departure into the shadows.

Interesting! Despite the cessation of production, the car is still very popular among fans of the German automobile industry.

Motor line

Note that Volkswagen Passat SS engines are represented by an average range. The potential buyer of this model can choose from as many as four engine variations, and for others only four. Three of them are represented by new generation gasoline units and one is a high-quality diesel engine. In the following table you can take a closer look at the Passat SS engine line:

Important! All engines equipped with Volkswagen Passat SS cars are high-quality units made using the latest technologies. Separately, we note the presence of turbocharging in all plant variations (the exception is the 3.6-liter engine).

Operating characteristics of the units

The power units of the Passat SS are quite solid, well-made “hard workers”. Judging by the reviews of the owners, the engines of this model range are not so demanding to operate and work for a very long time without any problems. When it comes to repairs, they are usually insignificant and are not as expensive as they are for cars of this class.

Considering the engines in terms of functionality, we note that they fully comply with the information noted in the table. Volkswagen Passat SS engines are quite playful on the road, which simply cannot but rejoice. In addition, the engine consumption is not so great, even if it differs by a couple of liters from the indicators declared by the manufacturer.

In general, Passat SS engines can be characterized on the positive side. The motors of this model range are bright representatives of German quality and functionality, even if they cannot be noted for something phenomenal. We hope the information presented today was useful to you. Good luck on the roads!

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