Is the Volkswagen 1.8 turbo a good engine?
Is the Volkswagen 1.8 turbo a good engine? Haynes calls the 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine the best VW engine. ItStillRuns compares it to the LS small-block V8 in terms of durability and tunability. And “[w]ith proper car,” the 1.8T can easily see 200,000-plus miles of service, FCP Euro reports. How many miles does a VW 1.8T last? It all depends on how well it's taken care of. Keep up with the routine maintenance (oil/filter changes every 5k with approved synthetic, timing belt every 60K, etc.), and the engine will last 200K or more. Neglect it and you'll have lots of...