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What problems have been found on Volkswagen's 1.4 tsi engine?
Years 2009-2017

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On the Volkswagen 1.4 tsi engine, in the 160 hp version, numerous cases of breakages were found, probably caused by poor air / petrol mixing that caused overheating, seizures and punctures of the pistons.
Posted on: 23 September 2022 by ScegliAuto

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