The Best Engines - Volkswagen GTI Turbo

[@thegoodguysteve]

After owning a mk6 for 6 years and now a mk7 for 1 yr... only problems ive had were carbon buildup and coil packs, for 115k miles thats excellent. The clutch never slipped, after the carbon cleaned out it drove like new. The mk7 is even better, i can consistently get 36 mpg, seriously the best car for the money

[@AudiophileTubes]

The 24V VR6 is VW's best engine ever! I've had my '03 VR6 GTI for 17 years now, original motor, original chains! NO issues whatsoever, super reliable!

[@SikConVicTioN]

Basically any engine VW made with non turbo in last 20 years was way more reliable then any of their turbo engines. Even the early mk5 2.5L 5 cylinder engine with the terrible timing chain problems out lasted the 2.0t

[@b.c.2281]

@@SikConVicTioN can confirm, my modded 2.5 gets driven hard and is still going strong.

[@killiandempsey2120]

My 2008 audi a3 with the same vr6 has held up very well aswell:)

[@scalley]

@@killiandempsey2120 That was my first Audi! I have an A6 now but I miss my A3.

[@4jrgolf]

Totally agree, I'd like to see that engine doing what yours did before handing it some award.

[@shellderp]

the 2010 a4 engine should win an award for only one thing - most oil consumed

[@Robin-lj3vq]

Its beyond me that engines with such design flaws get any award at all!

[@dedskinprodcerdj4273]

@@Robin-lj3vq oh but no one said who awarded whom , its VW awarding them selves off course

[@alifhashim3752]

@@dedskinprodcerdj4273 Ward awarded them damnit. Ward is the benchmark for engine awards globally. So get some education, you nitwit.

[@MrZatyro]

@@Robin-lj3vq You have to drive one. VW drivetrains are legendary. Smooth, deep exhaust notes, effortless to drive, economical, etc. They are some of the best cars on the planet, legitimately

[@Flightguy323]

My 2006 A4's 2.0T Stage 2 motor consumes 0-1L every 8000Km's. I have some oil leaks such as the valve cover and breather tube which I just fixed yesterday.

[@Conservator.]

3:30 Water cooled exhaust Or Exhaust heated water?

[@Mobischer]

the second

[@Conservator.]

rt re Yes, it two sides of the same medal (as we would say in Dutch). I don’t understand however how cooling the exhaust can prevent knock as knock would occur long before the exhaust valve will open. Am I missing something?

[@joshualingerfelt77]

@@Conservator. I don't think the exhaust cooling it has much to do with knock. If anything I would image hotter cylinder temps would increase the chance of knock. Better air/fuel mix does give you a more complete burn and more power.

[@Mobischer]

@@Conservator. yep i think it's only for the engine to heat up faster and to have warm air in the cabine as soon as posible

[@ravenheart369]

cool gas is less tubulent therefore less speed

[@samgab]

I'm really glad that the EA888 in my S3 (310 hp, 400 Nm) has multiport injection. The low pressure injectors in the intake manifold will eliminate the carbon issues with direct injection only engines.

[@stephendoherty8291]

Remember Germans can just do a quick autobahn trip to remive carbon build up

[@dag1704]

With so many little details and machines having to work perfectly, hundreds and thousands of times a minute it is incredible, that engines work at all. It feels a bit like magic, when you think about the whole of it. One mistake, any mistake and it can have severe consequences. Really impressive.

[@JFinns]

Had my '17 GTI Sport 6 speed manual for over a year which comes with the mechanical LSD. Shortly after got the APR stage 1 for about 290hp/340tq. Pulls hard and still very economical. The clutch and shifter are awesome and is a joy to row through the gears. Only VW worth buying, but GTI and the EA888 engine is amazing.

[@raherre]

Necessary clarification: this is a Gen3 TSI EA888 engine. It’s taken two generations full of malfunctioning parts to get here. Water pump, intake manifold flap mechanism, carbon build up issues resulting in injector failure, coil packs, and timing chain tensioner are just some of the parts that commonly fail.

[@BenDover-io9vg]

third time's the charm

[@andresgranda6328]

Hi Raoul! Regarding your comments, the issues you note are for the EA113 engine, the first generation of the EA FSI and TSI engines, not for the EA888.

[@angus9558]

@@andresgranda6328 EA113 is timing belt not chain. EA113 = FSI / TFSI , EA888 = TSI

[@SabeTheApple]

Water pump and intake manifold went on mine too. Nothing relating to coil packs or timing chain tensioner yet...

[@jeremydryden3753]

@@SabeTheApple FCP EURO has videos on that, mine went out like 2 weeks ago in my 1.8.

[@AudiophileTubes]

Going on 22 years now (this October) with my 2003 GTI VR6! This car is a dream, and has been super reliable and then some! The 24V VR6 is perhaps VW's best engine EVER! I still have the original chains on it too, and have only change the spark plugs twice in 22 years! Have been running LiquiMoly full synthetic. 6-speed manual still shifts crisply, and just changed the clutch for the first time after 21.5 years. WHAT A CAR!

[@davidhayes4814]

Great video as always. Modern engines are amazing. They last twice as long, get immense power from small units and are so efficient compared with the 80s high performance cars.

[@RohanSanjith]

All these modern electronic crap breaks then wallet bye bye

[@TK-ns3qk]

No such thing as cheap horsepower. Valves have to be cleaned every 70k and the injectors not cheap. I'd take a V8 with a carburetor any day

[@rootsmanuva82]

GREAT motor, definitely underappreciated. It's not as smooth as a BMW I-6 or Porsche flat-6 but for an in-line 4 it's close. Almost no vibration, smooth power delivery with no flat spots. Plus endless tuning options, from a mild 300 hp up to 500+ if you go stage 3+.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Man I like the mk7 GTI!!!

[@pungentpie]

Good to see you man ;D

[@zohanjames7793]

HumbleMechanic me too! I bought just bought one. Honestly, I think the 3rd generation is the best version of this engine. I think with VWs being high performer cars you just need to maintain them and address issues as soon as they arrive. They're not your Honda Civic!

[@strangeclouds7]

HumbleMechanic Hey, I watched one of your videos about the trunk wiring harness issues with VW CCs. Are those are to replace yourself?

[@HumbleMechanic]

StrangeClouds pretty easy to replace as DIY

[@strangeclouds7]

HumbleMechanic Sweet. Thanks!

[@TristanPetroskey]

These new VW GTI/R engines are no joke, respond very very well to tune and bolt ons

[@taiwilson8966]

but why buy in 26k at a low baseline, then dump thousands in for future brag rights? im glad my old fsi GLI was totalled by a deer. my n/a .:R32 now is way less problems & IS the best motor they made IMO

[@straight_intro]

380 hp out of 2 liters 4-banger, especially impressive when they get 30 mpg highway

[@exothermal.sprocket]

European EA888 has dual-injection (port and direct). Unfortunately the USA model only gets direct.

[@kiyoponnn]

@@exothermal.sprocket *dual

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@kiyoponnn Exactly. Dual injection.

[@Dominari66]

EA888 is a amazing engineering, the power you can get out of them is ridiculous.

[@zkljaja]

The best vw engine, you mean 1st gen 1.9L TDI?

[@jochenminner]

True that. had a golf 4 1.9tdi and that engine is tank.

[@pilotavery]

Which one? The ALH or BEW? I have the 2001 ALH engine and it has 481,500 miles on it.

[@austinr8501]

@@pilotavery I'm trying to figure that out. I believe it is the BEW also known as the TDI PD. My Jetta with a 2.0 got crashed and I'm looking for another MK4 with extreme longevity

[@bubbleboi3422]

Flutez I have a 1.9 tdi and it’s a beast

[@unzippy]

Lol, no.

[@Mooselover1011]

You should do a video comparing older engine designs, and how/why they are less efficient than these modern engines.

[@strangeclouds7]

What exhaust note?

[@iamezza]

haha exactly, it couldn't sound more boring if they tried.

[@EngineeringExplained]

So tame haha

[@ttyler2987]

It's way to quiet stock, but a resonator delete fixes it really nicely

[@Osprey1994]

iamezza VW doesn't allow any sound out of their exhaust but it's an easy fix and the engines sound quite nice. Compared to a fart machine from Honda the EA888 has a very smooth tone with a bit of rumble discernable to the driver. It also burbles a bit when revving and is in general quite nice compared to other 4 cylinders that aren't boxer engines But if you straight pipe the EA888 it sounds as shitty as any other 4 cylinder.

[@Irishluckily]

Hear one in person with an exhaust.. Only 4 cyl that sounds better is Subaru’s. A growl is the best word to describe it. As for a straight pipe it depends how it’s made. I custom fab’d mine and it sounds great. Everyone always tells me it doesn’t sound like a shitty honda.

[@GForceConnections]

I have the EA888 Gen 2 engine which is just variable timing on the intake. It is a powerful engine, on this revision a stage 1 tune which is 16psi of boost can hit around 190-200kw at the crank which is pretty impressive. The Gen 3 in this video can hit around 220-230kw with the same tune due to added variable exhaust timing. These engines are shared in many different VW's so it's really easy to get parts/diagnose things however it does have down falls. Lot of owners have reported oil consumption (which I've experienced myself 1L oil every 2000KM's or so), don't have very good fuel economy (I get "average" 12L/100KM, much higher in traffic). Because of direction injection and no port injection included, it will get a lot of carbon build up over time. Also this engine is very susceptible to heatsoak. Other common problems include leaking water pump from failure to properly install the gasket or oil leaking on top of the seal which causes it to swell. GTI is front wheel drive only, Golf R has the same engine with a bigger turbo and an AWD drivetrain. Gen 3 incorporated a plastic oil pan which can be damaged incredibly easy and costs around $500 from oem just for the part alone. Stock PSI for the turbo is 8PSI, Stage 1 for these engines doubles the boost from the turbo and improves driveability and performance dramatically. The GTI is a great car and so is this engine, however don't be shocked when maintenance costs are high :)

[@pervertt]

Dual injection in Gen 3 engines outside of the US, so carbon build up should be less of a problem for these engines.

[@GForceConnections]

Theres no dual injection in Australia either.

[@pervertt]

Yes there is. At least in the Gen 3 mill in my car. I don't understand why VAG would leave this feature out of the US market.

[@GForceConnections]

pervertt cost cutting. The amount of safety features European versions get is so much higher and better than the rest of the world. I remember watching videos from vw talking about lane assistance, fatigue warning and all that fancy crap to find out theyve stripped it out for our market.

[@pervertt]

Such a shame really. The US car market is one of the most competitive ones on this planet and you would think manufacturers would go out of their way to improve the reliability of their products. Well, at least Americans don't get to pay the extortionate prices for Euro cars (fingers crossed on any trade war with the EU).

[@Soupy_loopy]

I've been watching cars and cameras videos and I'm convinced the best engine is the Predator 212 cc from Harbor Freight

[@mohawk5010]

Salty Potatoes Love Harbor Freight

[@camerong9175]

Lmao China is as China does wait till u get into the real motors

[@brianbowles9239]

@@camerong9175 bigger predator?

[@miket.8528]

Thanks for reviewing this engine!! I requested a VW/Audi engine on the last best engine video. I have a version of this engine in my Audi, it’s wonderful when it behaves. The faulty piston rings and timing chain issues are a headache but it dives so good that it’s worth the pain. Keep up the good work!

[@volkssturm9694]

the timing chain issue was fixed by the 2015 model- I have a 2015 audi A3 1.8T EA888 gen 3 with 140,000 miles, been super reliable, awesome little engine , plenty of power stage 1 tune.

[@TheMick26]

I'm lovin' these Humble Engineering Mechanic Explained collaborations! 👈😎👉 Wishing you two a Happy 4th of July!

[@EngineeringExplained]

Happy 4th!

[@jakesmith2984]

TheMick26 Damm dude that pic though ...lol

[@aaronmccauley5499]

I have a Stage II Volkswagen MK7 GTI with about 73k miles on it and it has treated me perfectly! Amazing cars!

[@alvarodavila8010]

When did you change your differential fluid?

[@eisbr5482]

Best engine ever is the old 1.9 TDI with 90 hp. Lasts longer than the cars its been used for.

[@keshavsakthi546]

Also cheats emission tests

[@gordonbush2054]

Look at car throttle's high mileage hero car. It has that same ALH Diesel.

[@ujiltromm7358]

Got a Skoda Octavia Break model, TDI 1.9L 95hp (but not common rail... weird, at least to me.) The engine is past 270.000 km, and not a single repair has had to be done on it. We checked, it doesn't include emission tests cheats. When running at 80km/h, that car consumes 4.0L/100km on average (or so it says on the fuel consumption display.)

[@99Lezard99]

Yeah but it sounds like a tracktor, revs like a tracktor, doesnt respond and is slow af. Its good for carrying things/people cheap from a to b. Very reliably and economicaly but extremly underwhelming in all the other ways.

[@eisbr5482]

99Lezard99 slow af? either you never driven one or your scale is high af. you will beat every 90 hp petrol engine back from that time for sure.

[@ErM340]

Having a 2.0 TSI EA888 gen3 in stock leon cupra 280 : 1) zero problems after 53k km 2) zero oil consumption 3) so much power and torque 4) so much fun 5) average 9-10 l/100km fuel consumption (according to driving style, I do a lot of city driving)

[@twomstone_17]

I have a 2016 MK7 Golf 1.8TSI and I love it. Build quality, materials and small details were a lot better than the competition when I did test drives. I have had 72k km with no issues so far. Have new tires/rims and plan on an APR tune this spring!

[@Zanryoo]

but how's your engine's oil consumption? from what i heard this is the big downside of tsi engines. that and problems with the distribution chain (or whatever its called in english) with some of the models.

[@theplatinumyeti]

@Shaun Vermeulen I own a 2015 1.8TSI and i've had no issues with oil consumption. Also Connor I have the Stage 1 APR tune for 87 octane and it's awesome! Numbers very similar to what the website claims.

[@twomstone_17]

@@theplatinumyeti I just got the APR stage 1 this morning with 91 octane, feels awesome!

[@StopDropandLOL]

Shaun Vermeulen Gen2 EA888’s were known for oil consumption issues. Gen3’s don’t have that issue. As far as the timing chain issues go all the way up to the early Gen3 motors. They had the problem corrected for 2015.

[@NckGarage]

Would you please do a video on the Toyota 22r, 22re and 22ret series engines I know they are old but they are built like tanks with very few problems

[@Thewinnerscircle_]

226,607 miles on my MK5 GTI with just a clutch replacement!!! i love my GTI

[@zohanjames7793]

Blues Clues M3 seriously? Original engine too?

[@Nickersont88]

mk5 had the EA113, predecessor of, and very similar to, the EA888 gen1 in the mk6. I've put 135k miles on my EA888 gen 1 and only had to replace an O2 sensor, and mine is making almost 80% more power than stock. That said, I also put 230k miles on the infamously unreliable AEB 1.8T without any engine issues whatsoever. VW gets a lot of flack in the US, much like Ford does abroad.

[@zohanjames7793]

Trevor Nickerson that's awesome man! 😎

[@alansmilealot]

Blues Clues M3 where u the 1rest owner? If not how many miles did you put on?

[@Thewinnerscircle_]

Zohan James original engine with no rebuild. She leaks a little but nothing crazy yet. Gearbox is smoother than any car I’ve driven. Easier than an 89 E30 325i I had a while back.

[@tdelg]

M133 used on A45/CLA45/GLA45. Engine of the year from 2014 to 2016 in the 1.8-2.0L category. 381HP/475Nm on a 2.0L stock engine!

[@EngineeringExplained]

Super fun car and neat engine!

[@krazytube2196]

Proud owner of 2017 GTI with already 193k miles (Freeway Commute) No Big Problems so far only 1 waterpump/thermostat leakage, HPFP replaced, Upgraded Coil packs and Spark plugs and that's it no Check engine lights and I haven't done a major carbon cleaning of the valves only CRC based

[@bucknut2000]

Thats sounds like a lot. Had did you know your HPFP had to be replaced. I got a 2015 with about 200K and I sometimes it doesn’t start. I hit the gas when starting to get it going. It comes and goes and nobody knows why it does it. I have one oil leaf, water pump,and AC replaced and I wasn’t happy. Mine was good till about 180 . It also uses oil more.

[@ukwan]

Variable cam phasing, variable valve lift, dual port injection, variable oil pressure, variable oil squirters, variable coolant paths and water cooled turbo manifold.. the list goes on and on. The EA888 Gen3/4 is probably one of the best four cylinder petrol engine that will ever be made. When tuners really dig into these in 15 years time.. they'll be making absolutely mental power. They're easily doing 600hp already.

[@ambkor95]

My 2016 GTI blow up its engine around 20k miles. It had some issues everytime I tried to floor it. DSG. Took it 3 times to the dealership before the engine got damaged and had to be replaced. The first 2 times they told me misfired cylinder #2. On the bright side, I have 2 cars. Bless the 1990 Miata.

[@android175]

Ouch :( sucks to hear. I have been much more lucky with my 2017 GTI. No problems so far now at 38k!

[@topofthegreen]

My 2014 Passat has this awesome engine< I swear this car doesent know what a hill is, it has so much power for a 4 cylinger. I have had no problems with this engine, it is awasome!

[@weilandcock]

@J L No thanks

[@JJJT-]

@J L Well, you can get that engine with 310 HP and 400 nm stock in a Golf R or Leon cupra. With an ECU Upgrade you get around 360 - 370 HP with 500 nm. I got one 20k km ago and it works flawlessly.

[@aygwm]

Having ridden in one of these it is a FAST car especially when chipped and a larger downtube. More than enough torque to get up to 60mph in 2nd. time will tell what the long term issues with these are...

[@killerkhalsa27]

Been about a little more than 6 years now, and they are pretty reliable thus far. The waterpump is the only thing to really worry about in higher mileage. Just keep up to date maintenance like dsg services and stuff on time.

[@98vwgolf]

I started with a 96 Hyundai accent, a 97 geo metro, 98 2.0 gti, 98 2.0 Golf, a 2000 Jetta GLI, 2014 GLI, 2013 Tiguan, and a 2016 Golf R. My first vw was an auto, and it's been a manual gearbox for me until the golf r. I've definitely had issues with some older cars, but they were neglected maintenance. I've only owned one car brand new, and that was the 14 gli, the rest were all used. Regular maintenance is your friend. The DSG gearbox requires a $200 flush every 40k as well. Not to mention if you are AWD, you have 30k haldex fluid flushes as well. You gotta pay to play. You will be rewarded in the end, these are great cars. Most of my vehicles are all variations of the ea888 2.0t.

[@Rob_who]

Anyone who puts this motor down does not know it's true capabilities. With slight mods and the endless options that are out there the engine is a beast.

[@FEVB]

Awesome! How about the VQ engines next? Numerous Wards awards for these.

[@Nihaofoo]

Great video! Always wanted to know the differences between the 1.8 vs 2.0

[@johnmoser2689]

Great info on crazy 8's Love it when you have Charles on as a guest too you guys work well together

[@15buggie]

We definitely like our Gen 3 EA888 in our Jetta. Such a neat motor.

[@The_Hi_Life]

I have this engine in my CC, it's a rocket! VW engineers are like mad scientists, they come up with some really innovative things u just don't see in other brands...

[@kaurvali]

CDon02 i have the 1.8 on the Leon ST FR, got a chip to 240hp/396NM, now it is a real killing machine

[@ouncy]

It's an Audi engine.

[@drsnowmon]

Does this apply to the new 2019 GTI models? I'm in the market for a new car and I'm very interested the new Rabbit

[@rafisyed8486]

Yes, 2014-2020 is MK7 and MK7.5 which have the same engine. Can't go wrong with this car!

[@frawdulent]

Rafi Syed - wrong! My Mk5 has the same engine. They started producing them in late 2008 and still use the 2.0 TSI still to this day in the Mk7. It’s such an amazing and reliable engine that they’ve just kept updating the one from my original 2009 Mk5 GTI.

[@mikebroom1866]

Have it. Love it. Tuned it. Worth it.

[@HunterSNK]

210bhp to 300whp with a downpipe and tune, on a stock turbo, is pretty good

[@killer_vette351]

Sayad Khan it’s not rlly 210 lol, VW sandbags the hell outta our cars , I’d say stock GTI’s are pushing around 250 hp

[@Chevsilverado]

@@killer_vette351 Yeah it’s more like 210 WHP. I find that with lots of the “great tuner engines” that people claim to be able to make 100+ more hp with only a tune they’re all underrated from factory. Still good for tuning, but the +135 hp that APR and other companies quote on their websites are inaccurate since they compare stock WHP with tuned crank hp.

[@aidanf2610]

I’ve had my GTI for months now. I don’t know how I haven’t seen this video before!

[@alphawolf4714]

Gotta admit: didn't know Volkswagen mixed old and new technology like ford and Mazda. The more I watch your channel the more I want one lol.

[@g0rg0yl32]

Personal owner of a '95 A4, has a 1.9 tdi 90hp vw group engine. Reliable as fuc.

[@ffp3]

Now I love my MK7 GTI even more! :) Thanks a lot for that video!

[@JavierHernandez-kr1lo]

Hi, have you had any major issues with your car so far?... I'm thinking about buying one, but I've seen many bad reviews about it. What do you think?

[@slavisa312]

1.9 TDI

[@1.9tdilove71]

How's your experiance with 1.9tdi diesel?

[@pilotavery]

I have an ALH 1.9 diesel and it has about 500k miles. Bulletproof and easy to get more torque.

[@1.9tdilove71]

@@pilotavery how you maintain it? Which oil? Filter?etc

[@ark2364]

@@1.9tdilove71 As long as you treat the engine with basic care, for example not battering/abusing it, waiting until it's fully heated before stressing it, servicing on time, replacing parts before they break, running it in properly, etc. It will run forever. Rule of thumb; if you look after and take care your engine, it will look after and take care of you.

[@1.9tdilove71]

@@ark2364 Thats true.

[@tmorris413]

How do you know what engine comes in your car? Like the ea888 or whatever. How would someone know that is the engine you get in a 2019 or 2020 VW GTI / GLI ?

[@x_Oeuf]

I own a 2007 Jetta GLI with more than 400 000km (250 000 miles) and it still runs smooth as a baby's bottom. Probably not the same engine but already a great one!

[@ernestochang1744]

My ancient Honda civic would like to have a word with you

[@T800-b2m]

Go Japan! Whee know who really makes the best engines since 1970s, 1980s .

[@worlow1841]

@@T800-b2m oh not u again

[@oluskloc]

Do You have to replace whole engine every 50 000km like other vw tsi engines?

[@andrew7720]

The new 1.5 TSI that the facelift golf has today it derived from the EA888? Or its a new design?

[@edlingja1]

andrew7720 The design can only change so much, in the end it is: quality of incoming air, quality of combustion chamber, type/design injector(s), quality of 4 stroke scavenging and exhaust removal. It is just 4 fireboxes in a row, so my Ford is truly the same thing but more reliable & cheaper to fix.

[@Corlentor]

I have this engine. 1.5 TSI EA211 150BHP 250 Nm/ 1,400-4,000. I believe it is based on the previous 1.4 TSI engine. It's awesome ! I love it. It's really responsive and has good gas mileage. Would also love a video about this engine !

[@android175]

"Ford" "Reliable" Lmao! sure kid

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Vlad Gorgan. 1.8.

[@kktmg]

Comment from Singapore. My VW Passat 1.8 has dual injection (i.e. GDI + PFI). Stripped the cover off (let the engine cool first for good measure) and peer into the intake manifold and I see a high pressure fuel rail (stainless steel) feeding the GDI injectors and another low pressure fuel rail (normal steel) feeding the port fuel injectors. From what I read, the PFI is really for optimising the low load/idling fuel economy of the vehicle (not sure about that, some comments on this welcomed).

[@dlmhdlmh]

Have you done one on the 1.4 TSi twincharger?

[@OzMoots]

I'd love to see a review of the classic Nissan SR20-DET (Pulsar GTIR, Silvia, 200SX) or Toyota 3S-GTE (Celica + MR2) both popular, great sounding engines.

[@Lordknowsalex]

I’ve been thinking of trading in my mk6 for mk7 👊🏽

[@TheEowli]

I thought this would be about the legendary 1.8t instead but nooo

[@matthewbaker5010]

1.8T really doesn't get enough attention considering what a wild engine it was. Even on the B5's it was 20V, DOHC and tough as anything. It does lack the good stuff of the newer engines though sadly, early models had no VVT or VVL, no direct injection, etc. I've heard of people getting them into the 700+ KW area though, and even the fairly "streetable" builds seem to be doing up to and sometimes exceeding 300 KW.

[@tiko5876]

Matthew Baker They’re great little engines imo. Love my AWP 1.8t

[@danr8194]

I put a APX 225 into my corrado with a mk3 diesel box and with just a ecu remap it was hitting 300 ftlbs/hp mark. It was an animal and sooo much fun. I miss it.

[@davidsibble7429]

I have the AWD 1.8T still going up to this day @223,000 miles, thinking of upgrading to MK7 ...thanks for an informative review!!

[@ewanduplessis9682]

Reliability wise?

[@ouncy]

I had the 1.8T for 12 years. Great car. Now have a 1.8tfsi A3 and it's a perfect replacement. Definitely upgrade all around.

[@warrengamameilhardin]

I had a 2009 GTI with 121,500 miles which just died 3 weeks ago from internal engine disintegration. Two different dealers told me when they see that much metal clogging the oil pickup tube they don't even need to diagnose the cause, although from reading a little online it sounds like a crankshaft bearing or a connecting rod bearing broke up. It wasn't making any knock sounds, just pinging low oil pressure warnings at me every five minutes. It didn't have long. What pissed me off was I maintained it by the book--I literally did all the recommended maintenance, and I shortened the 10k oil change interval to 8k based on a mechanic's recommendation. It only ever had synthetic oil too. WTF, VW? I'm still bitter about it. I want to like this engine, in fact I do like this engine, but after that experience I'm not going to get another VW. Not to mention I had lots of other issues like the ABS controller died, the seats both had to be replaced, excessive carbon buildup at 70k, and the headliner was sagging down among many others. Every year I probably put at least $1500 into repairs. I really wanted to like the car but it let me down! Still sad to see it go.

[@sneakyfoz3692]

Is there anything on these engines made from metal?

[@juanmedina4780]

Sneaky Foz LMAOOO

[@travismacaluso2957]

Can we get one on the 2.5L in the RS3/TTRS? 😁

[@Diogo_A]

Yes please explain 2.5t 5 cylinders, also if possible difference between CZGB and CEPA. Thanks

[@JohnmillerPowerlifting]

its a good around hatchback. not the fastest not the slowest but still a very good car

[@SikConVicTioN]

Not the fastest, not the slowest but it sure as hell is the most unreliable hatch... Even the ST is more reliable 😂

[@baranUtube]

@@SikConVicTioN false

[@TDizon3]

@@baranUtube Agreed. Ford=Fix. Or. Repair. Daily

[@baranUtube]

@@TDizon3 my friends focus st blew his turbo up at 65k miles and oil started going into the pistons, and he usually doesnt beat on the car nor was he tuned or anything

[@correyy]

I tell people that's it's a quick car , not a fast car

[@jrgq]

I have the third generation of this awesome engine on my Passat B8. Great engineering, it's powerful yet very efficient!

[@Dcc357]

My Mk7.5 GTI is averaging 29.5 MPG in gentle city/highway driving, but that's from the cluster. I should calculate at the station. I haven't taken it on a road trip yet to see straight highway mileage.

[@dell2693]

You make the point that catalytic converters don't like to be too hot... Is there a reason why they're placed so close to the engine bay and not further down the exhaust pipe? Maybe near the rear axle. Cheers

[@marwanhassoun8964]

Man i own a polo Gti with the 1.8tsi 192hp. I really love it its so nice but man you can't count how many chek engine lights i have got!!

[@Chrisallengallery]

How was that intake so dirty ?? Did they drive it under water?

[@Addison0526]

Flat Mars Society it’s direct injection. It happens in every direct injection engine.

[@Chrisallengallery]

Looks like bad blow-by to me, recirculated down the PCV to the intake manifold.

[@Chrisallengallery]

Direct injection or port injection only affects the build up on the valves. Port injection giving cleaner valves.

[@shi01]

The EA 888 series uses an EGR-valve similar to most Diesel engines and that's the main reason the intake is so dirty.

[@Chrisallengallery]

That sounds like a better explanation than mine.

[@Yathuprem]

Nice video. Does direct injectors affect the valve performance on long run ? They better have port injectors with them, for cleaning valves.

[@GForceConnections]

they were suppose to have port injection with it. it gets a lot of carbon build up (my car has the same engine).

[@MegaZakks]

The new pcv system on the 2015+ engines have cut down carbon build up a ton. Not really as huge an issue anymore.

[@yienmaster04]

Not doubting you, but do you have a source? I have a 2017 GTI and always wondered when/if I would need to do carbon cleaning. Good to hear that it may have been improved.

[@thainaaier]

I have an Audi S1 Sportback Quattro also with a 231 bhp 2.0 TFSI EA888 engine ... mine have dual injectors ,,,, port and direct injectors.

[@SkiRaceGeek]

Italian tuneup has worked great for burning those carbon deposits.

[@Michael-vc2cs]

Great video! But, you guys forgot to mention the ability to vary the turbocharger exhaust flow to optimize Boost pressure for low rpm and high rpm max torque. Maybe I'm wrong and this feature isn't as unique as I thought? Either way, the reason these engines develop such a high level of efficiency is because of the precise fuel, intake airflow and exhaust control. The intake and fuel systems are very well covered here.

[@deaami6130]

I have had many turbo cars, but 2.0 tsi mapped to 250/350nm with manual box is best turbo ive ever driven. The low torque makes it so effortless and fast in real life driving under speeds of ~150km/h

[@markodemarco]

Please make a video on the 4g63, best Engine I’ve ever had in a car!

[@danilochavarria7348]

Is this the eagle talon engine?

[@edijares1543]

That’s the EVO engine.

[@edijares1543]

Danilo Chavarria the turbo talon, yes.

[@ZambonieDude]

German cars from an engineering perspective might be impressive but ultimately the best engine is one where reliability showcases itself. (obv if properly maintained) I don't see any of those modern best engines lasting longer than 250,000mi & especially with cost to maintain the vehicle & replace melted plastic parts.

[@baronvonlimbourgh1716]

They are not supposed to last 250k miles lol. Gearboxes have lifetime lasting oil and are maintenance free. But it is also advised to change the oil after 120k kilometer. Basicly saying that 120k km is the designed lifetime.

[@ambrose5100]

Gtis are also a cheap sports car buddy

[@baronvonlimbourgh1716]

@Douglas Hamner why does that matter? If manufacturers call something lifetime they mean 120k. And older vag cars where fill for life as well. The gti needing an oil change at 40 does not change that... Or do you think a gti has a longer expected lifetime then any other car manufactured today, because gti?

[@asp1345]

100k is already a miracle for these things

[@stig5763]

Jenkin you’re out of your mind. Drive whatever you want. People say that because they can’t afford one or are scared to afford one because of people like you who don’t know squat. Pop your bubble and go live your life.

[@SarthakPalAhh]

Love you homie

[@EngineeringExplained]

Love you too!

[@Stclairm1]

What kind of issues would one expect from a 2015 GTI PP car ? Is that engine plagued with oil consumption as well? I found a used one with 2 owners, the 2nd one kept it 3 months.

[@bsouza1675]

How about dependability and durability ratings? How do these engines stack up?

[@sonicsfan4life]

I’ll take the 2.8L 24v VR6 in my Mk4 VW GTI any day!!!

[@maozedong981]

Quite slow and much understeering. Trash.

[@Rage40001]

You shoud add few words about tuning potential. As I heard, stock engine with just remap can give you 300+ hp

[@iuse9646]

Incorrect

[@renj6531]

9:10 I love reverb on my guitar that is.

[@huntsbychainsaw5986]

Have you ever done a break down of the FCA 2.4L or comparable tigershark engines?

[@dasauto44]

Can you make an additional video on this engine? Would like to know if it has a blow off valve or wastegate

[@mhaas281]

2015 Golf 1.8T has weak pistons and has potential for piston sidewall skirt and ring failure. Also LSPI is an issue.

[@Xelo2020]

Happy 4th of July boys!!! Could you do a video of the classic VW bug boxer engine??? I'd love to hear what you guys have to say about it :D

[@securityguy]

Except the oil pan is plastic and literally cracks when something hits it, requires aftermarket aluminum upgrade.

[@kushgiovanni8815]

Ronnie Shih link ?

[@securityguy]

@@kushgiovanni8815 Type "golf gti turbo aluminum oil pan" in google, it's that simple

[@kushgiovanni8815]

Ronnie Shih thanks

[@coalwalker6213]

Not in the Mark six thankfully. Not sure why they made it plastic for the Mark 7.

[@JChurchua]

3:20 THANK YOU!! I have a MK7.5 Alltrack and in freezing temps the car warms up incredibly quickly. I've been curious if there was an electric heater built in, but this explains it well. thank so much!! amazing review

[@dwightbetten7208]

I still love my 2017 GTI sport edition that I bought new after the diesel gate scandal. VW gave me a deal I couldn't refuse on my GTI ! I now have 30k on the clock and trying my best to keep it in the best condition I can, especially without a garage. Yes, I am crazy. And even more crazy is having a 2004 Passat B5.5 4motion stationwagen as my daily driver. And actually my GTI turns out to be the daily driver because the Passat is in need of daily repair. Go figure "as they say in NYC ". But I do love both cars and repairing the Passat as long as I can keep the repair cost down..........please - oh - Lord.

[@mujjuman]

one of my fav engines. i wanna actually own one myself one day lol. i love the explanations, thank you. i wonder if these intake runners wear out prematurely, like the older intake runners found in the VR6 and the BMW engines (M54)

[@AnissaEx]

The intake flaps can get stuck shut and cause issues whereas the intake changeover rod aka (the paper towel roll) only wears out the plastic bushings inside then causes a rattle. The flaps on all the direct injection motors are known to be problematic.

[@Iyellatbabies]

If this it your favorite engine, then you haven’t had the timing chain jump yet! Just joking, I wouldn’t wish that curse on you. But they are good engines, just need to be tended to when needed.

[@moi01887]

Let's not forget the "most likely to self-destruct at low mileage due to a failed timing chain tensioner" award...

[@TheGiraf2]

Hey Jason, great video! I love the VW turbocharged engines 😁 Could you do a video about the RB26DETT or the SR20DET by Nissan?

[@tymo8708]

Old outdated engines that arent very special.

[@steelpulce]

I have a 02' VW Passat B5.5 V6 4mo Is there anything I can do for performance? Even changing motors, but to what can fit?

[@emo65170.]

So, do these engines have the intake valve carbon build up problem seen with other direct injection engines?

[@alexanderbracht2071]

Wow I have one of these apart in my garage... timing chain at 100k. I have run timing belts longer..

[@27Ctrojans]

6 years and 72k mile warentee on 2018 vw for all the haters

[@Thirsty_Fox]

Surely your time is worth something. We wasted so much time going to/from the dealer and having only one car because one of the VWs always had some bizarre problem.

[@HisLostSheep]

$1,000 carbon build up clean after 72,000 miles... or continue to suffer loss of power/fuel efficiency and misfires/codes.

[@Iraqveteran-ke6qu]

20 yr 250k miles on the Honda.

[@blooddrunk3330]

@@HisLostSheep the walnut is around 300$ not sure where you go but you should change place This car is the best bangfor your buck for a quick car . Dont even mention the 1.5l from honda

[@DodgeandGMkiIIingFurdDaiIy]

I love my Mk7 GTI!!! I put an is38 turbo on it and I pull on many v8’s

[@MikoMuru]

You’re no different than a pimped out honda

[@joes.7536]

The e888's great-great-grandpa, is the 1.8t. Iron block, alloy head. Same firing order. Although the e888, has a bunch of gadgets to make more power. You have to respect the 1.8t, it has a nice aluminum intake, aluminum oil pan, and a 5 valve head, and can handle a lot more boost than factory spec. An easy 300 hp unopened, and up to 500 hp with just aftermarket rods.

[@MrAsH412]

Don't forget to do a review on the Mazda DISI engine that won the ward's awards 3 years in a row...wont deny this vw engine is great..one of the most linear turbocharged engines out there

[@paulmarsdensr8199]

Please do a Subaru WRX/ STI motor breakdown.

[@Chops00]

Paul Marsden You are right, they do breakdown

[@snoofayy6150]

they already do that on their own man

[@Tartneznok]

Best feature: 100k km timing chain interval

[@Olemrac11]

Its quieter than my Elantra sport

[@EngineeringExplained]

Haha, it is quite quiet!

[@MrMesVentes]

KingGhoul 21 Until your engine begin to make knocking sound

[@Olemrac11]

What?

[@matthesinator]

I'm pretty sure it's so quiet because it's a German car and here in Germany we have very strict dB limitations

[@Olemrac11]

t*TO4ST but how about Mercedes AMG? lol

[@rybrmoore]

Also, what the hell is the deal with the plastic flap in the stock air intake box for the 1. 6 liter gamma engine on the Veloster? It's got some kind of spring attached to the hinge and it opens up under load or something like that? Could you explain that also. Not sure if it's on the Elantra sport as well but I could only imagine. People say that you get a more direct feel and response with less delay when you take that off completely or at least remove the spring from it. It's a little flap that opens and closes to a hole at the bottom of the airbox from the factory

[@nickbanks1034]

What about an 05' 1.8L golf? Same or very different?