Volkswagen Passat Repair

The Volkswagen (VW) Passat is a mid-size or large family car produced by Volkswagen, a German automaker. The VW Passat has been manufactured since 1972 and sold internationally across eight generations. Since 1974, the Passat has been marketed as the Dasher, Quantum, Santana, Corsar, Magotan, and Carat.

In 1973, the first-generation Passat was launched in two- and four-door sedan and three- and five-door hatchback versions. This first-generation Passat was mechanically identical to the Audi 80 sedan. First-generation Passat vehicles are also called B1 or Type 32 vehicles and were produced from 1972-1984. Second-generation (B2 or Type 32B) VW Passat vehicles were produced between 1981 and 1988. Again, the corresponding Audio 80 model was mechanically similar, but the B2 Passat was slightly longer. The third- and fourth-generation Passat vehicles included fuel-injected petrol engines for better performance over older carburettor models. The fifth-generation Passats were produced between 1997 and 2006. The 1.8-litre petrol engine in the fifth-generation Passat has a lower oil capacity than other applications of the same engine. If not changed at regular intervals, this generation’s engines may suffer from oil sludge problems.

Throughout its eight generations, the Passat has been produced as a two- or four-door sedan, three- or five-door hatchback, wagon, estate, SUV, and four-door “Comfort Coupe” (also known as a CC). VW Passat vehicles include the VW emblem, which depicts a ‘V’ placed on top of a ‘W’, enclosed by a circle. Passat models also include the Passat emblem, which depicts the model name “Passat” in capital letters on the rear end of the vehicles.

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