What causes a turbo to overboost?
Overboost is when the turbocharger runs at a higher pressure (forces more air into the engine) than would be sustainable on a constant basis. Drivers do not control overboost manually, it happens automatically when the car is in a certain gear at certain revs and the throttle is fully open.
How can too much boost damage an engine?
Increasing boost (within reason) will force more air into the engine, so more fuel can be added to increase the power. So in general, if you add more boost and have an engine tuned to suit will give you more power. Too much boost can cause turbo or engine failure.
How to keep your VW Passat in good shape?
Keep your Volkswagen Passat in the same pristine shape as it was the day you drove it off the lot with Genuine Volkswagen Passat Car Care Products. Make yourself comfortable and keep your Volkswagen Passat protected from the rigors of daily use with Genuine Volkswagen Passat Comfort and Protection Products.
Is it safe to unplug a VW Passat?
Make yourself comfortable and keep your Volkswagen Passat protected from the rigors of daily use with Genuine Volkswagen Passat Comfort and Protection Products. Never drive unplugged (unless you choose to) with these Genuine Volkswagen Passat Communication Accessories are designed to work perfectly in your Volkswagen Passat.
What happens if you buy a 2012 VW Passat?
To settle the lawsuit, Volkswagen agreed to give car owners a choice: 1) VW would modify their cars to improve emissions, plus give them a cash payment; or 2) VW would buy back their cars. If you got the engine modification for your 2012, 2013, or 2014 Passat 2.0L TDI, here’s what you need to know.
How do I get my VW Passat back?
Call 1‑844‑98‑CLAIM by the date in the letter you get from VW to select the buyback or early lease termination. If you decide you still want the modification, wait until you hear from Volkswagen that the software update is available to fix the problem Volkswagen has reported. Here are answers to questions Passat owners may have.