Volkswagen Tiguan and EA888 Engine: The Oil-Guzzling Scandal Shaking the USA!
Did you know your Volkswagen Tiguan might be secretly guzzling oil? For years, owners worldwide whispered about their cars consuming oil faster than usual. Now, that quiet frustration has exploded into a full-blown legal storm in the USA – a class-action lawsuit against German giant Volkswagen over the EA888 engine!
What’s going on with the EA888 engine?
The EA888 engine, powering many Tiguan models from 2012 to 2017, allegedly suffers from piston rings that aren’t tight enough. The result? The engine drinks oil like it’s on a never-ending happy hour! But that’s not all – the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system isn’t working properly, causing pressure issues inside the engine that make things worse.
The lawsuit shaking Volkswagen
Seven Tiguan owners in the US have joined forces in a class-action lawsuit claiming damage due to excessive oil consumption. Volkswagen insists none of the plaintiffs experienced engine failure or significant damage, but the fact that the engine can stall or fail if oil isn’t topped up between services casts a dark shadow on these vehicles’ reliability.
Volkswagen’s defense – is it enough?
Volkswagen points out that oil consumption up to 1 liter per 2,000 kilometers is normal for these engines, which, let’s be honest, is a hefty amount of oil for such a short distance. They also claim no plaintiff exceeded this official oil consumption threshold. But is that really comforting for owners who have to constantly top up oil and worry about engine failure?
Technical bulletin and oil consumption tests
In 2020, Volkswagen issued a technical bulletin describing oil consumption tests that service centers can perform if a driver reports increased oil use. The bulletin also states that oil consumption up to 0.5 liters per 1,000 kilometers is considered normal. So if your Tiguan is burning oil, maybe you’re just within the “normal” range – but is that really normal?
What does this mean for owners?
If you own a Volkswagen Tiguan with the EA888 engine, it’s time to watch your oil level closely. Not only will you need to top up oil more often, but there’s also a risk of serious engine problems if you don’t. And if you’re in the US, you might have the right to join the lawsuit and seek justice!
Is this the end for Volkswagen?
Volkswagen faces mounting pressure over this issue. While they claim to be technically correct, their reputation has taken a hit. Will this scandal affect Tiguan sales and customer trust? Time will tell.
Conclusion
The EA888 engine in Volkswagen Tiguans isn’t just any engine – it’s a potential oil guzzler that could cost you more than you bargained for. With a class-action lawsuit in the US and growing owner dissatisfaction, Volkswagen needs to address this problem seriously and quickly.
What about you? Have you noticed your Volkswagen guzzling oil like it’s at a party? Or maybe you know someone who’s already been burned? Drop a comment, share your story, or just have a laugh – because, hey, who really loves topping up oil every other day?
Source: Blic, Carscoops
