2001 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon emission

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Condition	Value

expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values

expand_moreCut-off control speed


All Volkswagen diesel V6 2.5 Liters AFB engines	4500–5500 rpm4500–5500 rpm4500–5500 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel V6 2.5 Liters AKN engines	4500–5500 rpm4500–5500 rpm4500–5500 rpm
All other modifications	4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm


Diesel conditioning gas injections	10
From 60° C engine oil temperature

expand_moreDiesel conditioning speed


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AVB engines	4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature 10 gas impulses
All other modifications	4500–5500 rpm4500–5500 rpm4500–5500 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature 10 gas impulses

expand_moreMaximum K-value


All other modifications	2 1/m2 1/m2 1/m


Measuring mode	B
Measuring sensor	1
Measuring time	0.5 s0.5 s0.5 s
Minimum coolant temperature at AU	140°F140°F60°C

expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values


Diagnostic socket location	The diagnostic socket is at the lower edge of the dashboard on the driver's side.

expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox


All Volkswagen diesel V6 2.5 Liters AFB engines	680–860 rpm680–860 rpm680–860 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel V6 2.5 Liters AKN engines	680–860 rpm680–860 rpm680–860 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters ALT engines	700–960 rpm700–960 rpm700–960 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline V6 2.8 Liters AMX engines	620–740 rpm620–740 rpm620–740 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline V6 2.8 Liters ATQ engines	620–740 rpm620–740 rpm620–740 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AWT engines	740–920 rpm740–920 rpm740–920 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZM engines	740–860 rpm740–860 rpm740–860 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline vr-5 2.3 Liters AZX engines	650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline W8 4.0 Liters BDN engines	600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline W8 4.0 Liters BDP engines	600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
All other modifications	790–940 rpm790–940 rpm790–940 rpm

expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox


All Volkswagen diesel V6 2.5 Liters AFB engines	680–860 rpm680–860 rpm680–860 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel V6 2.5 Liters AKN engines	680–860 rpm680–860 rpm680–860 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters ALT engines	700–960 rpm700–960 rpm700–960 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters ALZ engines	760–960 rpm760–960 rpm760–960 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline V6 2.8 Liters AMX engines	620–740 rpm620–740 rpm620–740 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline V6 2.8 Liters ATQ engines	620–740 rpm620–740 rpm620–740 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AWT engines	740–920 rpm740–920 rpm740–920 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZM engines	740–860 rpm740–860 rpm740–860 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline vr-5 2.3 Liters AZX engines	650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline W8 4.0 Liters BDN engines	600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline W8 4.0 Liters BDP engines	600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
All other modifications	790–940 rpm790–940 rpm790–940 rpm


Minimum engine oil temperature at VET	176°F176°F80°C

expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values

expand_moreCO content at idling speed


1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	0.5 %0.5 %0.5 %
1.8 T 20V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	0.5 %0.5 %0.5 %
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	0.5 %0.5 %0.5 %
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 129 HP at 5700 RPM, 195 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2001.11–2005.5)	0.5 %0.5 %0.5 %
All other modifications	0–0.5 %0–0.5 %0–0.5 %

expand_moreCO content at increased idling speed


1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	0.3 %0.3 %0.3 %
1.8 T 20V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	0.3 %0.3 %0.3 %
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	0.3 %0.3 %0.3 %
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 129 HP at 5700 RPM, 195 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2001.11–2005.5)	0.3 %0.3 %0.3 %
All other modifications	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %

expand_moreIgnition time


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AWT engines	-6°00'±6°00' - before TDC + after TDC
All other modifications	-12°00'±3°00' - before TDC + after TDC

expand_moreIncreased idling speed


2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
2.3 VR5 4motion with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 168 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
2.3 VR5 with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 168 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
2.8 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
2.8 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
All other modifications	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm

expand_moreLambda sensor design


2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	Jump type lambda sensor
2.8 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	Jump type lambda sensor
2.8 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	Jump type lambda sensor
All other modifications	wideband sensor


Lambda value	0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
Maximum HC content at idling	100 ppm100 ppm100 ppm
Petrol conditioning speed	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
Petrol conditioning time	120 s120 s120 s

expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal


2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	740–860 rpm740–860 rpm740–860 rpm
2.8 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	620–740 rpm620–740 rpm620–740 rpm
2.8 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	620–740 rpm620–740 rpm620–740 rpm
4.0 W8 4motion with gasoline W8 4.0 L 271 HP at 6000 RPM, 370 N⋅m at 2750 RPM engine (2001.9–2004.9)	600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
4.0 W8 4motion with gasoline W8 4.0 L 271 HP engine (2001.9–2004.9)	600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
All other modifications	650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm

To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Volkswagen.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2001 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Maintenance Items

Service Intervals

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2001 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon generations

In 2001 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Passat Variant Wagon. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

B2 facelift

Type 32B

2001 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon B5.5 facelift Emission

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2001 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon generations

B2 facelift

Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon B5.5 facelift model years

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