The EA888.3 and now EA888.4 are great options for reliability and power potential. The MBQ engines have a great following with tons of support. I personally have a EA888.3 in my GLI making well over 400 whp with only bolt ons. Tons of fun and still gets >40 mpg while cruising.
I love all the info you give in your videos, I just got a 2019 seat ateca fr with a 1.5 tsi and it has the COD technology. Please do some more info videos on this engine. Thanks for your content 👍
My two cents: Avoid 2.0 TDI with 200hp, loves to drink oil Avoid 1.4 and 1.5 TSI EVO/EVO2 (cylinder deactivation): horrible to drive at lower rpm Look for EA888 gen 3/3b 2.0TSI 190hp versions or 2.0 TDI 110/150hp versions, very reliable and well made engines. I don’t know the others. 2.0 TSI with 245hp is good as well, but it’s very old at this point.
I own a 2020 golf with a 1.5 Tsi engine. I agree with you on the Cylinder deactivation. It's a bit annoying sometimes. But the car has great power in general and also at low RPM and it feels pretty smooth. Almost like a Diesel sometimes. The fuel economy is amazing too.
After experience, I see that these engines are excellent and very practical, but do not forget to change the timing belt and water pump Cffb Cvca 1.6 tdi from 2015
Ya pizza is my favorite as well. I’m planning a tdi engine swap into my cj5, I’m looking for low end torque I use this Jeep to move logs for my sawmill. I know I’ll have to use the H beam rods as the stock rods are made of spaghetti I’ve read?? I’m looking at the ALH and the BHW engines. Which will run better on straight run diesel? Thank you for you videos they are very informative! God bless you and the family.
I’ve also got an a3 1.4tfsi 2014, I briefly looked under the car at the exhaust system, and to me it looks like there’s 3 boxes including the backbox seems like there’s 2 resonators, not sure if you’ve seen the same thing. Also when i come to park in a parking space when going very slow and going full lock to swing out to get a better angle on the reverse, i get a really loud humming sound, i was thinking it could be the power steering pump.
I have a 2.0 TDI right now and did a few mods to it. I’ve been thinking about getting a 2.0 tfsi, looks to be a little cheaper to mod and don’t have to worry about the back smoke.
Have a EA288 DFSB engine in a Skoda Yeti. It’s total hell to live with. DPF / EGR / DEF faults make for a toxic mix. My old EA189 CEGA Yeti was amazing and has already reached 475,000 miles with only one EGR change which was easy as it was on the front of the engine and swapped in 40 minutes. Still on original DPF and turbo. The DEF on my EA288 is causing havoc as I’m advised the Adblue has crystalyzed in the EGR cooler. Could have bought an old EA189 for half the price. All these emissions additions on diesels are making our cars unusable and not fit for purpose.
Strewth what a missed opportunity not mentioning yhe 1,6tdi CAYC motor.Just clocking up 350000 km from new with mine.Only negative being the injectors fail two at a time(180k and 325k)..vw programming methinks.Btw never had the software "update" from vw.Still averaging 4,8l/100km.
I am totally regretting missing this one out, they are not as popular as the other engines, but are overlooked gems. I will plan a reshoot of this video for you 1.6TDi owners.
There doesn't seem to be much information on the newer 1.5 TSI engines. Some people even claim that the ECU is locked and hence won't be tunable. Any thoughts?
Many new ECU's are encrypted with new checksums but it is only a matter of time before they are cracked. The 1.5 is very similar to the 1.4 but it used the Atkison cycle for economy which dramatically changes the engine sound. They said the Tricore ECU couldn't be mapped but it is now. The short term solution is to use a piggy back module like the one from TDI Tuning that I had on my 1.4 TFSi. I guess you are talking about the 2023 1.5's?
It went EA189 - a very good PD version, the EA288 CR had the early emission scandal but reliability improved toward the end of it's lifespan, then they did the EA288 EVO (Gen 3) from around 2012/15 which in my view is much improved.
As I have never owned a 1.6 TDi I felt I couldn't give an honest appraisal of it. But you are right I should have mentioned it in this video, so I'll plan for a reshoot of this video and make sure that the 1.6TDi is included.
I bought a Seat Leon 2ltr 140 bhp TDI in 2006, the worst car I have ever owned by miles nothing but trouble,, it aways used a lot of oil which the dealer said was quite normal but it really came on form just after the warranty ran out, miss fires under load but it's coup de grass was going into limp mode whilst overtaking on a motorway, that did it for my wife in the end she would only do short journeys in it, got shot of it never been near any VAG group product since.
I would love to agree with you but then we would both be wrong! ;) Actually all opinions are welcome here. I have owned VW engines for the last 25 years and all have been trouble free. If you know how to look after them they are fine. I have to ask why you are watching a "Which VW engine is best for you" if you don't like VW engines? If you use the correct oil, coolant and observe proper warm up and avoid short journeys most will last very well. The latest GEN3 evo engines are some of the best in recent years, even with the silly particulate filters that all car makers are fitting. I find that all engines out there seem to have common problems and faults but most of these on any engine can be mitigated by most responsible and cautious owners. Perhaps you'd like to recommend the best engine then? As always this is subjective opinion and we'll never all agree so it makes discussions like this lively and rewarding.
Ever since they switched to modern technology, since they made everything lighter and started using "bicycle" chains in there high power engines, everything there is holding no longer than 60 000-100000 km.I am talking as a service technician, where people can not drive wv cars more than 200 000 km.without engine owerhouling. We have a lot of work to do because of this engineering rubbish. Everything there is rubbish-from engine components to fuel systems .And their modernism love to consume oil !!!!
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I didn't hear anything about the 07k 2.5L inline 5, just the TSFI. The NA 2.5 is bullet proof
The EA888.3 and now EA888.4 are great options for reliability and power potential. The MBQ engines have a great following with tons of support. I personally have a EA888.3 in my GLI making well over 400 whp with only bolt ons. Tons of fun and still gets >40 mpg while cruising.
yeah but you are still driving a golf..
I love all the info you give in your videos, I just got a 2019 seat ateca fr with a 1.5 tsi and it has the COD technology. Please do some more info videos on this engine. Thanks for your content 👍
My two cents:
Avoid 2.0 TDI with 200hp, loves to drink oil
Avoid 1.4 and 1.5 TSI EVO/EVO2 (cylinder deactivation): horrible to drive at lower rpm
Look for EA888 gen 3/3b 2.0TSI 190hp versions or 2.0 TDI 110/150hp versions, very reliable and well made engines.
I don’t know the others.
2.0 TSI with 245hp is good as well, but it’s very old at this point.
I own a 2020 golf with a 1.5 Tsi engine. I agree with you on the Cylinder deactivation. It's a bit annoying sometimes.
But the car has great power in general and also at low RPM and it feels pretty smooth. Almost like a Diesel sometimes. The fuel economy is amazing too.
Love your content 🤞🏾keep it up.
Thank you so much 🤗 I really appreciate your support and encouragement.
i have 2014 golf 7 2.0 TDI EA288...the best for me...planning to buy the V6 Amarok
how many miles on it? any major issues with the engine?
After experience, I see that these engines are excellent and very practical, but do not forget to change the timing belt and water pump
Cffb
Cvca
1.6 tdi from 2015
Ya pizza is my favorite as well.
I’m planning a tdi engine swap into my cj5, I’m looking for low end torque I use this Jeep to move logs for my sawmill. I know I’ll have to use the H beam rods as the stock rods are made of spaghetti I’ve read?? I’m looking at the ALH and the BHW engines. Which will run better on straight run diesel? Thank you for you videos they are very informative! God bless you and the family.
My a3 sportback 1.4 tfsi is perfect never had a problem (almost 200.000km) still going like brand new (oil change every 5000km)
Hi, I saw your entire channel does not have any video of 1.0 TSI engine. Can you please consider making one on that? Thanks!
I have a 14 passat tdi with apr ecu+tcu tune on 86k miles. I hope it lasts a very long time.
I’ve also got an a3 1.4tfsi 2014, I briefly looked under the car at the exhaust system, and to me it looks like there’s 3 boxes including the backbox seems like there’s 2 resonators, not sure if you’ve seen the same thing. Also when i come to park in a parking space when going very slow and going full lock to swing out to get a better angle on the reverse, i get a really loud humming sound, i was thinking it could be the power steering pump.
Mines a 2.0 tfsi CDLA in the S3, 2010.
How do you rate the 1.4tfsi COD vs the 1.0tsi found in the up gti regarding fuel economy and reliability?
I have a 2.0 TDI right now and did a few mods to it. I’ve been thinking about getting a 2.0 tfsi, looks to be a little cheaper to mod and don’t have to worry about the back smoke.
There is quite a lot of potential on the TFSi engines. You just won't get the fuel economy you see on a diesel, but IMHO that is a small price to pay.
the 2.0 TDI, is it the EA288?
Have a EA288 DFSB engine in a Skoda Yeti. It’s total hell to live with. DPF / EGR / DEF faults make for a toxic mix. My old EA189 CEGA Yeti was amazing and has already reached 475,000 miles with only one EGR change which was easy as it was on the front of the engine and swapped in 40 minutes. Still on original DPF and turbo. The DEF on my EA288 is causing havoc as I’m advised the Adblue has crystalyzed in the EGR cooler. Could have bought an old EA189 for half the price. All these emissions additions on diesels are making our cars unusable and not fit for purpose.
me with my '06 EA113 AXX with 256,000 kms and pushing 280hp watching from afar wondering when we'll be mentioned.
Strewth what a missed opportunity not mentioning yhe 1,6tdi CAYC motor.Just clocking up 350000 km from new with mine.Only negative being the injectors fail two at a time(180k and 325k)..vw programming methinks.Btw never had the software "update" from vw.Still averaging 4,8l/100km.
I am totally regretting missing this one out, they are not as popular as the other engines, but are overlooked gems. I will plan a reshoot of this video for you 1.6TDi owners.
There doesn't seem to be much information on the newer 1.5 TSI engines. Some people even claim that the ECU is locked and hence won't be tunable. Any thoughts?
Many new ECU's are encrypted with new checksums but it is only a matter of time before they are cracked. The 1.5 is very similar to the 1.4 but it used the Atkison cycle for economy which dramatically changes the engine sound.
They said the Tricore ECU couldn't be mapped but it is now. The short term solution is to use a piggy back module like the one from TDI Tuning that I had on my 1.4 TFSi.
I guess you are talking about the 2023 1.5's?
Does the exhaust gas goes through the DPF first before going through the EGR in the 1.6 tdi 2010 cayc engine, aswell?
Old type engine that one. I very much doubt it
the 2.0 TDI, is it the EA288 engine we are talking about?
It went EA189 - a very good PD version, the EA288 CR had the early emission scandal but reliability improved toward the end of it's lifespan, then they did the EA288 EVO (Gen 3) from around 2012/15 which in my view is much improved.
Good video but would have liked mention of the 1.6tdi.
As I have never owned a 1.6 TDi I felt I couldn't give an honest appraisal of it. But you are right I should have mentioned it in this video, so I'll plan for a reshoot of this video and make sure that the 1.6TDi is included.
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Keep up the good work, always interested in your opinions.
2015 golf tdi 147k miles all stock should I modify it
Yes is the short answer, the longer answer is covered in this video ua-cam.com/video/Ic-eQhUY83o/v-deo.html
I bought a Seat Leon 2ltr 140 bhp TDI in 2006, the worst car I have ever owned by miles
nothing but trouble,, it aways used a lot of oil which the dealer said was quite normal
but it really came on form just after the warranty ran out, miss fires under load but it's coup de grass
was going into limp mode whilst overtaking on a motorway, that did it for my wife in the end she
would only do short journeys in it, got shot of it never been near any VAG group product since.
1.0/1.2 tsi?
Pizza is the best food in the world.
Amen to that. In fact most Italian foods do it for me. Lasagna & Pizza Anyone?
This video is very inaccurate. Gen 1/3/4 tsi and 2.5/vr6 are the best project engines.
Meanwhile me waiting to hear about the 1.0 TSI... :/
1.8 tfsi. is the biggest WV shit,tha human beiing can ever get!!! You dont know nothing about Wv group engines and how hirrible they became
I would love to agree with you but then we would both be wrong! ;) Actually all opinions are welcome here.
I have owned VW engines for the last 25 years and all have been trouble free. If you know how to look after them they are fine.
I have to ask why you are watching a "Which VW engine is best for you" if you don't like VW engines?
If you use the correct oil, coolant and observe proper warm up and avoid short journeys most will last very well. The latest GEN3 evo engines are some of the best in recent years, even with the silly particulate filters that all car makers are fitting.
I find that all engines out there seem to have common problems and faults but most of these on any engine can be mitigated by most responsible and cautious owners.
Perhaps you'd like to recommend the best engine then? As always this is subjective opinion and we'll never all agree so it makes discussions like this lively and rewarding.
Ever since they switched to modern technology, since they made everything lighter and started using "bicycle" chains in there high power engines, everything there is holding no longer than 60 000-100000 km.I am talking as a service technician, where people can not drive wv cars more than 200 000 km.without engine owerhouling. We have a lot of work to do because of this engineering rubbish.
Everything there is rubbish-from engine components to fuel systems .And their modernism love to consume oil !!!!