What kind of motor is in a 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
Due Respect: VW’s perennial best-selling Passat grows up
| 2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 | |
|---|---|
| Base price | $29,950 |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan |
| Engine | 3.6L/280-hp/265 lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
Is a 2006 Passat front wheel drive?
2006 Volkswagen Passat. Volkswagen is rolling out a full line of four-door sedans over the 2006 model year, ranging from the 2.0-liter Value Edition with nice leatherette upholstery to the more-powerful 2.0T to the V6-powered 3.6L. All-wheel drive is available.
What are the most common problems with a VW Passat?
Using helpful data from RepairPal.com, we detail the top four problems for you below. Misfires on some or all of one or more engine cylinders caused by a bad ignition coil, ignition wire, or spark plug were the fourth most common problem reported by 177 Passat owners.
What kind of engine does a VW Passat have?
The problem occurs on average at 102,809 but has happened with only 11,555 miles on the odometer. Oil leaks affected several engines: the 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbo, 1.9-liter four-cylinder diesel turbo, 2.0-liter four-cylinder, 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo, 2.8-liter V6, and 3.6-liter V6.
What causes a bad spark plug on a Passat?
Misfires on some or all of one or more engine cylinders caused by a bad ignition coil, ignition wire, or spark plug were the fourth most common problem reported by 177 Passat owners. Model years experiencing this problem included 1998 through 2000, 2002 through 2010, and 2013.
What causes an oil leak in a VW Passat?
According to 212 owners, 13 model years from 1998 to 2010 have had engine oil leaks due to the Passat’s failing valve cover gaskets and camshaft chain tensioner gasket. The problem occurs on average at 102,809 but has happened with only 11,555 miles on the odometer.