My Octavia has now nearly 150.000km and had barely any problems with it. Changing oil and filters every 10k - 12k kilometers. Only issue i have is with the ignition cables, i changed them three time so far, because they melt very easily, but bought some protection for them and everything is nice so far. This engine is like a little kid, take care of it and everything will be without headache. Have a nice 2022!
The 1.2 TSI engines built before 11/2011 had issues with the chain. They used to fail pretty early - sometimes at 30.000 km. After they re-engineered the system the problem was solved, but still it would be advised to replace the chain every 100.000 km.
Mine was built in 11/2011 and got the old chain. It got its first chain change just a few days ago at 254.000 km. It rattled but didn't cause problems yet.
240.000 km in 10 years with this engine (1.2 TSI 105 hp) and still going strong. Serve it, warm it up and accelarate... Car is a (underrated) Seat Toledo 2014
I have the 1.0 litre TSI 115 BHP found on the newer generation 6 Polos and my god does that thing pack a punch! Barely have to touch the throttle pedal and the car is about to take off, same with brakes super sensitive. Another thing I'll have to get used to is shifting. The car stays dead silent even at higher revs which means I sometimes forget to change gear. I was doing 15 mp/h on first gear and the engine wasn't making a sound.... So far very impressed, but these modern engines/transmissions and gadgets are going to take me some time to get used to coming from an old 2010 Honda hatchback.
@@moses468 i got the same CBZB engine .....and i discovered after year of replacing "faulty" components that the ECU software was faulty and was showing bunch of random errors that really never occured but still put me in limp mode
I changed first chain on k20z4 honda at 250k not because it rattled but i felt like its time to change it... Its reving everyday to 8.5k rpm for past 10 years. Now the car has 380k and its still going strong after 30+ track days. Reading about these audi engines makes me wonder why people buy them at all...
I have a seat ibiza 1.2 tsi. And i have to say. For a small engine, it flies! Its obviously not Cupra performance. But it certainly has a hell of a punch! I upgraded from a 1.2 honda jazz that i added high lift Cams & Forged rods ETC. It was naturally aspirated. But due to those modifications, the reliability went WAY down. I love my Seat so far!
I came from a 2010 hatchback with a 1.4 litre 150 BHP engine to a 1.0 litre TSI 115 BHP Volkswagon Polo gen 6 engine and the thing accelerates effortlessly. Barely have to touch the throttle and I'm already going well into 15 mp/h. The other thing with it is the engine is dead silent the entire time. So now I can't rely on sound for my gear shifting as my old car always roared at around 2k revs.
My car has 250 000km. Third timing chain, second turbo that recently had the wastegate actuator fail. Also engine at this point is so worn that I can't use stock 5W-30 oil because everything starts rattling. Lets see how far I get before it finally gives up for good. Update: 260 000km and engine is done. Oil full of metal glitter.
Which engine, and which model (of which year) if i may ask? I heard there were many different 1.2 tsi engines. What are you using the car for? Short city runabout, commuting to work or longer highway trips? Thanks
@@CoreMaster111 i have the same engine 119000km on it runs smooth and is chipped pretty powerfull now. It uses a little bit oil about 1l at 5000 or 8000km but in the the futufe i want to upgrade the engine with a hybrid turbo and an new 1.2 engine looks like a fun project hahaha
@@CoreMaster111 i got 1,2TSI CBZB 2010 .....and i just replaced everything on it and still check engine light and it still use to shove me in limp mode
I have the 1.2tsi 66kw polo with cjz engine. Have 320000km now and only 7 years old. Only changed the timing belt 1000km ago since i bought it. Water pump was the only major part i replaced on it as it is a common problem on these engines.
Hello from czech my 1.2 tsi 77kw cjza ea211 golf 7 2013. Now 47k km. 0 Litter oil to change 10k kilometers. Consuption 5.2l/100km. Better then diesel 👍👌🇨🇿😎
I own Volkswagen Golf VII 1.2 TSi 77 kw CJZA! I am really happy with it. U need to take care of the motor. Use a quality oil and treat your car as a baby.
Injector rail bolts randomly snap due to metal fatigue spraying petrol everywhere (20k miles). Leave it parked for a week and the engine management light and EPC light come on due to turbo wastegate sticking. Both expensive fixes that quickly offset any saving on fuel. Getting less than 48mpg. Not a good engine to work on.
if you have vaccum CBZA wastegate then just open the hood and yank the rod sticking from actuator to turbo exhaust it does it ......and bolts snapping? never had the problem with gasket or cylinder heads
@Jakub2020 remember to change the whole system (belt tensioners rails etc= if you just get a new chain it will wear down quicker if the tensioner is loose already
Oil consumption PCV failure causing other issues mainly rear seal leakage Timing chain tensioner failure causing major engine damage Direct injection causes intake valves and intake manifold to build up huge amount of deposits Bad sealing camshaft cover causing oild leaking on the water pump hose causing it to crack Coolant leak on the turbocharger actuator causing it the cease and engine runs weak. Good engineering 😂
john doe Hi, my engine oil also smell like petrol. Also, i noticed a slight increase in oil level, which seems like the same issue as yours. Did you understand what the issue was? If yes, can you please let me know?
@@OnurKasemlar2 looks like I had the pcv valve problem. We are still not entirely sure if that resolved the issue. I will change the oil after few thousands of kilometers and then see if everything is fine. I had a lot of engine codes (p0441, p2237, p2195 and p0030) all related to vape and fume reflux and whole system didn't function correctly causing wrong engine's crankcase pressure and fumes. Had to change high pressure fuel pump and o2 sensor. And finally after p0041 we figured out it's tube on pcv valve that is bad and is not holding pressure. So looks like whole vape system didn't work at all, causing the engine working in rich all time.
This engine is truly excellent, and one of my favourites ever. But this smooth, anodyne video is designed for a marketing dept, it is boring and lacking in interest.
My dad has this engine in his car, and indeed, the timing chain is too weak, and has become too loose. Needs this new set: www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/03f198229a-timing-set-1-2tsi-63kw-77kw-skoda-25113.html
Hey there, i am comparing fabia mk2 and mk3. Both generation uses 1.2tsi engine. Mk2 with 86 or 105hp and mk3 with 110hp. Are those same engines and turbines?
how can they can lie in such a way about the torque graph of the engine ???? :))) :)) i drove it hundred times and max torque starts from 3500 rpm in real life
They didn't lie. You felt the power rising not Torque. You have all the Torque at 1550rpm and it stays there till 4100rpm. And while Power is RPM multiplied with torque, it makes you feel that Torque is highest at 3500rpm where instead it is power you feel.
What you are experiencing might be the result of pre-ignition, caused by low octane gasoline. You could try high octane fuel ( 95/98 ) and see if the problem is solved or not. If this doesn't help I would go and visit an certified Volkswagen AG Servicecenter.
Abradon 01 thanks for your help. I’ve put a full tank of high octane fuel in and I’m half way through it but seems to of not helped so far. I’ve noticed it seems to ease off when the engine is up to to temperature, if also taken it to vw as it’s under warranty but as usual they’ve said there’s nothing wrong!
When I first got my A3 ( same engine ) I also thought there was something wrong with it and I took it to an Audi-Servicecenter, but they said it was nothing wrong. I now drove over 15000km with it, without a single problem. I would advice that right before your warranty ends you get it inspected again, just to be sure. But generally these engines last forever with good oil. Its especially important with small engines that your engine is warmed up to operating temperature ( first 4 km of driving ) before exceeding 2500 rpm.
Worst engine to exist rather use a pedal bike than go through the hassle of maintaining one of these my 1.2 tsi in my mk3 leon is a pile of **** sounds like a desiel sometimes engin mangament lights randomly turning on esp lights wiered strange knocking/rattling noise during idle and between 1200 and 3000 rpms and no its not a problem with the chain as its got a timing belt...
The diesel sound happens because the oil isn't circulating properly. They gave me a wrong oil filter in the store and I almost fried the top end because of that.
I bought a Seat Ibiza 6J 1.2 TSI 105 hp. No problems yet, works really good and haves good power
My Octavia has now nearly 150.000km and had barely any problems with it. Changing oil and filters every 10k - 12k kilometers.
Only issue i have is with the ignition cables, i changed them three time so far, because they melt very easily, but bought some protection for them and everything is nice so far.
This engine is like a little kid, take care of it and everything will be without headache.
Have a nice 2022!
Same, also worn thru 12 cables in 1,5 year
I’ve got the same engine in my Audi a3 I’m at 135k done oil changed 8-9k miles.
Drives as good as a 50k mile car no issues smooth and powerful
To solve the problem just buy NGK cables, they can withstand higher temperatures than the original ones
The 1.2 TSI engines built before 11/2011 had issues with the chain. They used to fail pretty early - sometimes at 30.000 km. After they re-engineered the system the problem was solved, but still it would be advised to replace the chain every 100.000 km.
Frst replace chain to 200k 🤷
it is actually a belt
Mine was built in 11/2011 and got the old chain. It got its first chain change just a few days ago at 254.000 km. It rattled but didn't cause problems yet.
My Polo with 1.2 TSI 2011 (timing chain) has 207.000km on the clock and I am stil not hearing any knocking sounds ;)
240.000 km in 10 years with this engine (1.2 TSI 105 hp) and still going strong. Serve it, warm it up and accelarate... Car is a (underrated) Seat Toledo 2014
I just bought a 2010 volkswagen polo comfortline with this engine as my first car today! Couldn't be any happier!
Congrats. I plan to buy Golf 7 with this 1.2 TSI (produce in Skoda Czech Factory) or Honda Civic 1.8 (produce in UK).
@@jdm3779 good choices!
Any issues ?
I have the 1.0 litre TSI 115 BHP found on the newer generation 6 Polos and my god does that thing pack a punch! Barely have to touch the throttle pedal and the car is about to take off, same with brakes super sensitive.
Another thing I'll have to get used to is shifting. The car stays dead silent even at higher revs which means I sometimes forget to change gear. I was doing 15 mp/h on first gear and the engine wasn't making a sound....
So far very impressed, but these modern engines/transmissions and gadgets are going to take me some time to get used to coming from an old 2010 Honda hatchback.
Thanks for the explanation. Superb, proud owner of a 1.2L TSI 85kW car.
Owner of 77KW 1.2 TSI 105PS
@@moses468 i got the same CBZB engine .....and i discovered after year of replacing "faulty" components that the ECU software was faulty and was showing bunch of random errors that really never occured but still put me in limp mode
@@jurajokasa834 Whatever the error may be it is programmed in such a way to slow down the acceleration immediately...👍
6 years, 73.000 km, not a single issue, less than 500cc oil consumption every 2 years and if conscious, 4,5l/100km. 5,2 long time average.
I changed first chain on k20z4 honda at 250k not because it rattled but i felt like its time to change it... Its reving everyday to 8.5k rpm for past 10 years. Now the car has 380k and its still going strong after 30+ track days. Reading about these audi engines makes me wonder why people buy them at all...
I have a seat ibiza 1.2 tsi. And i have to say. For a small engine, it flies! Its obviously not Cupra performance. But it certainly has a hell of a punch! I upgraded from a 1.2 honda jazz that i added high lift Cams & Forged rods ETC. It was naturally aspirated. But due to those modifications, the reliability went WAY down. I love my Seat so far!
Totally agree, love my Ibiza 1.2 TSI 🚘
I came from a 2010 hatchback with a 1.4 litre 150 BHP engine to a 1.0 litre TSI 115 BHP Volkswagon Polo gen 6 engine and the thing accelerates effortlessly. Barely have to touch the throttle and I'm already going well into 15 mp/h. The other thing with it is the engine is dead silent the entire time. So now I can't rely on sound for my gear shifting as my old car always roared at around 2k revs.
My passat b8 with 1.4 tsi czca engine. 103000 km and zero issue.
there was not even an instant fault warning.
Getting to that timing chain looks like an absolute nightmare
64’000 miles and not a single issue. Ive managed 75mpg if i really try.
Mate it does 52-54 mpg max not 75
@@Honda_Man_Sam Maybe he turns his engine off occasionally in the middle of the highway! LOL :-D
@@Nitin2000 might run it on 2 cylinders too lmao
@@Honda_Man_Sam i got 1.2tsi leon mk2 slightly tunedd and done 58mpg max so it can achieve but all depends on the driver
My car has 250 000km. Third timing chain, second turbo that recently had the wastegate actuator fail.
Also engine at this point is so worn that I can't use stock 5W-30 oil because everything starts rattling. Lets see how far I get before it finally gives up for good.
Update: 260 000km and engine is done. Oil full of metal glitter.
Which engine, and which model (of which year) if i may ask? I heard there were many different 1.2 tsi engines. What are you using the car for? Short city runabout, commuting to work or longer highway trips? Thanks
@@zsoltpapp3363 1.2 TSI CBZA. 2014. Every day 24km of mostly city driving.
@@CoreMaster111 i have the same engine 119000km on it runs smooth and is chipped pretty powerfull now. It uses a little bit oil about 1l at 5000 or 8000km but in the the futufe i want to upgrade the engine with a hybrid turbo and an new 1.2 engine looks like a fun project hahaha
@@CoreMaster111 i got 1,2TSI CBZB 2010 .....and i just replaced everything on it and still check engine light and it still use to shove me in limp mode
I have the 1.2tsi 66kw polo with cjz engine. Have 320000km now and only 7 years old. Only changed the timing belt 1000km ago since i bought it. Water pump was the only major part i replaced on it as it is a common problem on these engines.
Hello from czech my 1.2 tsi 77kw cjza ea211 golf 7 2013. Now 47k km. 0 Litter oil to change 10k kilometers. Consuption 5.2l/100km.
Better then diesel 👍👌🇨🇿😎
I own Volkswagen Golf VII 1.2 TSi 77 kw CJZA! I am really happy with it. U need to take care of the motor. Use a quality oil and treat your car as a baby.
Injector rail bolts randomly snap due to metal fatigue spraying petrol everywhere (20k miles). Leave it parked for a week and the engine management light and EPC light come on due to turbo wastegate sticking. Both expensive fixes that quickly offset any saving on fuel. Getting less than 48mpg. Not a good engine to work on.
if you have vaccum CBZA wastegate then just open the hood and yank the rod sticking from actuator to turbo exhaust it does it ......and bolts snapping? never had the problem with gasket or cylinder heads
Drive the car you want to buy with this engine BEFORE you buy it. Don't let the slick marketing influence your judgement and research.
a great engine where the timing chain has to be changed between 50 000 - 100 000 KM .... it is supposed to be "for livetime"
@Jakub2020 remember to change the whole system (belt tensioners rails etc= if you just get a new chain it will wear down quicker if the tensioner is loose already
Witch model?
Oil consumption
PCV failure causing other issues mainly rear seal leakage
Timing chain tensioner failure causing major engine damage
Direct injection causes intake valves and intake manifold to build up huge amount of deposits
Bad sealing camshaft cover causing oild leaking on the water pump hose causing it to crack
Coolant leak on the turbocharger actuator causing it the cease and engine runs weak.
Good engineering 😂
200k km no problem
I own a 77KW 1.2 Polo GT Tsi with DSG transmission..
I've heard there's a floor with the oil rings on some models,like the 1.4tsi motors,atleast 0.5L top every month
It is the 1.8 and 2.0 TFSI engines.
my 1.2TSI has 77kw and 5 speed manual with 5.3L/100km consump.
but i have Skoda Fabia II Combi with that engine
Is this the same engine used in the seat Ibiza 1.2 tsi ?
Jamie Legg yes
There's 2 versions. The slightly more powerful one (105bhp) is used in the FR as far as I'm aware.
just like in my car, with the animation you can see how it struggles with ignition of 2 zylinders, lmao
Second timing chain at 130000km. Last chain lasted 30000 km. Lol
I have some fuel leak into oil. Me and my mechanic cannot figure out why...
john doe Hi, my engine oil also smell like petrol. Also, i noticed a slight increase in oil level, which seems like the same issue as yours. Did you understand what the issue was? If yes, can you please let me know?
@@OnurKasemlar2 looks like I had the pcv valve problem. We are still not entirely sure if that resolved the issue. I will change the oil after few thousands of kilometers and then see if everything is fine. I had a lot of engine codes (p0441, p2237, p2195 and p0030) all related to vape and fume reflux and whole system didn't function correctly causing wrong engine's crankcase pressure and fumes. Had to change high pressure fuel pump and o2 sensor. And finally after p0041 we figured out it's tube on pcv valve that is bad and is not holding pressure. So looks like whole vape system didn't work at all, causing the engine working in rich all time.
@@trolledyou7032 The high presure pump i leaking fuel inside the head
@@OnurKasemlar2 The high presure pump is leaking fuel inside the head
hello please does anyone know. does the Volkswagen TSI Engine (1.2 L CBZB ENGINE has problem with the timing chain . thank you
Great engine. Terrible turbo wastegate actuator.
owner of 1,2 TSI 2013, 130000Km now i have Problem with the Injectors :(
Every 60000 new chain😂
Change belts on other cars every four years, one chain change a lifetime. what you getting at?
@@christopherwilson6527 once? 🤣🤣🤷♀️
my vw golf 6 1.2 tsi he belt all valves and destroy the pistons...and i replace the engine.
alalala p yea my friend he jump three teeths and destroy the valves and the pistons... i buy new engine..!
No, just need to change to new version, it is cheap af and tensioner is better
This engine is truly excellent, and one of my favourites ever. But this smooth, anodyne video is designed for a marketing dept, it is boring and lacking in interest.
This engine is know for its chain trim issues. Is that correct?
My dad has this engine in his car, and indeed, the timing chain is too weak, and has become too loose. Needs this new set: www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/03f198229a-timing-set-1-2tsi-63kw-77kw-skoda-25113.html
yes, but 2015+ have a belt and that is no longer an issue
Problem was sorted by the end of 2011.
@@tomassirutavicius5654 2013 +have a belt
@@tomazverhovnik8234 My late 2014 has chain.
i have exact same polo 1.2 tsi 77kw, but why my engine reads AUDI on it :/
VW owns Audi, every engine is marked as Audi & VW.
Most of the parts are shared with Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda because VW group owns them all.
at how many km is this oil chain changed??
Hey there, i am comparing fabia mk2 and mk3. Both generation uses 1.2tsi engine. Mk2 with 86 or 105hp and mk3 with 110hp. Are those same engines and turbines?
I think yes… the injectors might be different though
how can they can lie in such a way about the torque graph of the engine ???? :))) :)) i drove it hundred times and max torque starts from 3500 rpm in real life
They didn't lie. You felt the power rising not Torque. You have all the Torque at 1550rpm and it stays there till 4100rpm. And while Power is RPM multiplied with torque, it makes you feel that Torque is highest at 3500rpm where instead it is power you feel.
Mine pulls strong from 2000 rpm up. Best get yours looked at lol
christopher wilson same on my side. Once i pass 1800-1900 rpm i can definitely feel the power.
In theory TSI system is good ....need a low gasoline quantity but but but..... So much problem with injector ,chain and wastgate turbo!!!
SPARK OF GENIUS HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHAH CANT HELP BUT LAUGH
ENGINE CHECKKKK AND EPC DUE TO THIS WASTEGATE "INNOVATION"
Hilux . 500 k no engine or turbo replacement .
Is it twin scroll turbo?
Joe Hamizi no
Anderson Valley
Is there any difference on that an the 90hk beside the ecu?
nope my guy
@@robinjohansson9556 So i can take a 105hp ecu and replace that with no issue?
Bogisich Shore
Why not just build E-Golf
This engine was introduced in 2009, back then electric cars were not exactly a thing.
Sporer Terrace
My engine makes a ticking noise on acceleration, any clues as to why?
What you are experiencing might be the result of pre-ignition, caused by low octane gasoline. You could try high octane fuel ( 95/98 ) and see if the problem is solved or not. If this doesn't help I would go and visit an certified Volkswagen AG Servicecenter.
Abradon 01 thanks for your help. I’ve put a full tank of high octane fuel in and I’m half way through it but seems to of not helped so far. I’ve noticed it seems to ease off when the engine is up to to temperature, if also taken it to vw as it’s under warranty but as usual they’ve said there’s nothing wrong!
When I first got my A3 ( same engine ) I also thought there was something wrong with it and I took it to an Audi-Servicecenter, but they said it was nothing wrong. I now drove over 15000km with it, without a single problem.
I would advice that right before your warranty ends you get it inspected again, just to be sure.
But generally these engines last forever with good oil. Its especially important with small engines that your engine is warmed up to operating temperature ( first 4 km of driving ) before exceeding 2500 rpm.
Does it do any of that during idle?
Nick Borrego yes all the time
100.000Km has my skoda yeti only oils,sorry and one lamb,i buy only German cars nothing else!!!!!!!!!!!!!
life expectancy 250000km
280 000 km still working
There were several cars with these 1.2 TSI engines in junkyard after 140 000km because timing chain failed and destroyed the engine.
@@CoreMaster111 it is often recommended to change the timing in between 1-1.15 lac kms in car as a precaution
@@CoreMaster111 and there are many which did 500k km and are doing just fine
Willms Fields
Is not black bmw :(
_--viplin --_ well done. I guess the clue was in the title...
50.000 New chsin 😂😂
102PS * 77KW :D
77kw = 104.6 HP
105 PS or 103.5 BHP
100 000 km motor KO!
Tsi , völliger Murks. Halten von morgens bis Mittags 😭
Worst engine to exist rather use a pedal bike than go through the hassle of maintaining one of these my 1.2 tsi in my mk3 leon is a pile of **** sounds like a desiel sometimes engin mangament lights randomly turning on esp lights wiered strange knocking/rattling noise during idle and between 1200 and 3000 rpms and no its not a problem with the chain as its got a timing belt...
The diesel sound happens because the oil isn't circulating properly. They gave me a wrong oil filter in the store and I almost fried the top end because of that.
110000 km, not one problem. Keep service interwalls and dont use cheep shit no name parts.
136000 km still going strong , getting spark plugs next week, I do oil changes under 10000 . Returns 5.2 l/100km , I use Castrol edge 5w 30 .
Biggest shit there is in the world of cars
Mark v its not a french engine so thats not true
This engine is not genius engineering, but is oil burning machine, is worst thing ever
Never heard of a 1.2 or 1.4 TSI engine burning oil. The 1.8 and 2.0 TSI yes, they do. Pretty much with the original fitted pistons.
Omar Andres I don’t know about engine but I sel my golf mk7 because in 3000 km burns about 1 litter of oil
Now i have audi a5 3.0 tdi 245 hp , it’s amazing lol
Look after your car then. I have the 1.2 tsi and havnt needed to top up the oil for 5000 miles, and thats only because i change the oil
kushtrim musa thats actually a good consumption. Acceptable range is upto 500ml per 1000km. Use better quality oil
Me parece muy de ojetes que solo esté en inglés.
Drecks Motor zu anfällig!!!!
Laber nicht!