Why you should not buy a used Volkswagen Touareg
- November 17, 2022
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The second generation of the Volkswagen Touareg crossover appeared in 2010, when the fashion for such cars had already taken shape. Naturally, the car became very popular in
The second generation of the Volkswagen Touareg crossover appeared in 2010, when the fashion for such cars had already taken shape. Naturally, the car became very popular in Russia and there were rows behind it. Now there are many used ones on the market, which are attracted by the price. However, you do not need to give money for it, because the Tuareg has many weaknesses. The AvtoVzglyad portal tells about it.
Let’s start with the power units. Under the hood of most cars are 3-liter diesel engines producing 204 or 245 horsepower. Of. Often “chipping” engines and this is a reason to refuse to buy. Such owners are either “racers” or often drove a trailer. Both negatively affect the overall condition of the crossover. It is also not clear which program is “filled” in the control unit. This can lead to various errors.
A typical failure is a seal leak between the engine and the gearbox. It is found on almost all Tuaregs. The gland itself is a cheap part, but the work is very expensive, because you have to disassemble the “machine”.
Fuel injectors often get clogged. And cleaning doesn’t help. We have to change clothes, which also costs a nice penny. Therefore, a proper diagnosis before work is required.
After driving 100,000 km, you should regularly check the condition of the intake and exhaust ducts: they begin to become covered with soot. As for the turbine, it usually “lives” about 150,000 km and only then begins to “drive” oil.
When researching a used example, it is important to remember that the Tuareg has been affected by the recall. Owners of more than 44,000 crossovers produced between 2010 and 2016 were invited to the dealerships. The reason was that due to the possible loosening of the fastening of the retaining ring on the support bracket of the pedal mechanism, the car could slow down badly.
As for the interior, over time, squeaks appear there, and the skin is heavily rubbed. If we talk about electronics, the number of problems increases with age. Most often, owners complain about the failures of the keyless entry system and the “whims” of the climate system. It is also necessary to ensure that the cabin and engine compartment are dry: moisture is the enemy of all electrical appliances!
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Let’s start with the power units. Under the hood of most cars are 3-liter diesel engines producing 204 or 245 horsepower. Of. Often “chipping” engines and this is a reason to refuse to buy. Such owners are either “racers” or often drove a trailer. Both negatively affect the overall condition of the crossover. It is also not clear which program is “filled” in the control unit. This can lead to various errors.
A typical failure is a seal leak between the engine and the gearbox. It is found on almost all Tuaregs. The gland itself is a cheap part, but the work is very expensive, because you have to disassemble the “machine”.
Fuel injectors often get clogged. And cleaning doesn’t help. We have to change clothes, which also costs a nice penny. Therefore, a proper diagnosis before work is required.
After driving 100,000 km, you should regularly check the condition of the intake and exhaust ducts: they begin to become covered with soot. As for the turbine, it usually “lives” about 150,000 km and only then begins to “drive” oil.
When researching a used example, it is important to remember that the Tuareg has been affected by the recall. Owners of more than 44,000 crossovers produced between 2010 and 2016 were invited to the dealerships. The reason was that due to the possible loosening of the fastening of the retaining ring on the support bracket of the pedal mechanism, the car could slow down badly.
As for the interior, over time, squeaks appear there, and the skin is heavily rubbed. If we talk about electronics, the number of problems increases with age. Most often, owners complain about the failures of the keyless entry system and the “whims” of the climate system. It is also necessary to ensure that the cabin and engine compartment are dry: moisture is the enemy of all electrical appliances!
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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