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What problem does the Volkswagen Polo's 1.2 TSI engine present?
Years 2009-2017

Answer

The 1.2 TSI engine has problems related to the turbine. The faulty pressure regulator leads to power loss. Another disadvantage of the engine is its high oil consumption, and sometimes compression loss occurs in the engine due to valve and cylinder head collision.
Posted on: 12 April 2023 by ScegliAuto

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