I was reading Jay's car blog regarding the gen3 EA888 1.8T (http://jayscarblog.com/?s=ea888+1.8t) and in his blog is a pdf. technical writeup regarding this engine from the people that developed it. It is by far the most comprehensive information to date that I have read. To access the PDF in question, scroll down to the article that mentions 2014 Jetta gets 170 HP 1.8 T Engine then there is a PDF link that gets into the nitty gritty of the engine
I bought a 2014 Passat SE w/roof with Gen III EA888 1.8T auto. As much as I love Audi's development for my car, all of the enhancements to achieve these new efficiencies kind of scare me. Auxiliary water pumps. There appear to be several "duals" and "auxiliaries" in this "improved" power plant.
Time will tell if these technological advancements will withstand the rigors of time and wear and tear without ripping a gaping hole in the pockets of owners like me that tend to drive the wheels off our cars. I love the engines, performance, economy and refinement, but what will be the ultimate cost be, at let's say, 80-100k miles?
I love advanced quality engineering, but that mysterious gray area of diminishing returns for a given benefit seems to elude the most brilliant of mankind. Perhaps Gen III EA888 1.8T will be the Holy Grail that truly grasped the golden chalice. We shall see.....in time.
Any feedback is most welcomed.
I bought a 2014 Passat SE w/roof with Gen III EA888 1.8T auto. As much as I love Audi's development for my car, all of the enhancements to achieve these new efficiencies kind of scare me. Auxiliary water pumps. There appear to be several "duals" and "auxiliaries" in this "improved" power plant.
Time will tell if these technological advancements will withstand the rigors of time and wear and tear without ripping a gaping hole in the pockets of owners like me that tend to drive the wheels off our cars. I love the engines, performance, economy and refinement, but what will be the ultimate cost be, at let's say, 80-100k miles?
I love advanced quality engineering, but that mysterious gray area of diminishing returns for a given benefit seems to elude the most brilliant of mankind. Perhaps Gen III EA888 1.8T will be the Holy Grail that truly grasped the golden chalice. We shall see.....in time.
Any feedback is most welcomed.