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What problems does the VAG 1.6 A288 engine have?
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The VAG 1.6 116 horsepower A288 engine is an excellent engine, but attention must be paid to certain weak points, which are actually the same as those of all modern diesel engines; such as the EGR valve and the particulate filter. These are absolutely normal things for a modern diesel engine.
Posted on: 18 June 2023 by ScegliAuto

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