2008 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon emission

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Condition	Value

expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values

expand_moreCut-off control speed


1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2005.8–2008.11)	4650–5050 rpm4650–5050 rpm4650–5050 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2005.8–2008.11)	4650–5050 rpm4650–5050 rpm4650–5050 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP engine (2005.8–2008.11)	4650–5050 rpm4650–5050 rpm4650–5050 rpm
2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2005.8–2009.5)	4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm

expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.8–2010.11)


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters BMA engines	4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBAA engines	5200–5600 rpm5200–5600 rpm5200–5600 rpm


2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2005.8–2009.5)	4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm

expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP, 350 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2005.8–2010.11)


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters BMR engines	4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBBB engines	5200–5600 rpm5200–5600 rpm5200–5600 rpm

expand_moreAll other modifications


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters BKP engines	4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBAB engines	5200–5600 rpm5200–5600 rpm5200–5600 rpm


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

expand_moreDiesel conditioning speed

expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.8–2010.11)


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters BMA engines	4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBAA engines	5200–5600 rpm5200–5600 rpm5200–5600 rpm


2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2005.8–2009.5)	4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature

expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP, 350 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2005.8–2010.11)


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters BMR engines	4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBBB engines	5200–5600 rpm5200–5600 rpm5200–5600 rpm

expand_moreAll other modifications


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters BKP engines	4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBAB engines	5200–5600 rpm5200–5600 rpm5200–5600 rpm

expand_moreMaximum K-value

expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.8–2010.11)


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters BMA engines	1.5 1/m1.5 1/m1.5 1/m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBAA engines	1 1/m1 1/m1 1/m

expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP, 350 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2005.8–2010.11)


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters BMR engines	1.5 1/m1.5 1/m1.5 1/m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBBB engines	1 1/m1 1/m1 1/m


All other modifications	1.5 1/m1.5 1/m1.5 1/m


Measuring mode	B
Measuring sensor	1
Measuring time	0.5 s0.5 s0.5 s
Stoppage time	1 s1 s1 s

expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values


Diagnostic socket location	The diagnostic socket is at the lower edge of the dashboard on the driver's side.
Error code EOBD	The diagnostic socket is located on the driver's side in the footwell below the dashboard.

expand_moreExhaust gas recirculation (EGR)


1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2005.8–2010.11)	No
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2005.8–2010.11)	No
All other modifications	Yes

expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox


1.8 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP at 4500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.5–2011.10)	680–840 rpm680–840 rpm680–840 rpm
1.8 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP at 5000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.5–2011.10)	680–840 rpm680–840 rpm680–840 rpm

expand_moreAll other modifications


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BLR engines	620–800 rpm620–800 rpm620–800 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BLY engines	640–840 rpm640–840 rpm640–840 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BVY engines	620–800 rpm620–800 rpm620–800 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BVZ engines	620–800 rpm620–800 rpm620–800 rpm

expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox


1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.5–2010.11)	600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2005.8–2008.6)	630–730 rpm630–730 rpm630–730 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2005.8–2010.11)	620–750 rpm620–750 rpm620–750 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2005.8–2010.11)	620–750 rpm620–750 rpm620–750 rpm

expand_more1.8 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP at 5000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.5–2011.10)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BZB engines	680–840 rpm680–840 rpm680–840 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters CDAA engines	660–860 rpm660–860 rpm660–860 rpm


1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2005.8–2008.11)	800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2005.8–2008.11)	800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP engine (2005.8–2008.11)	800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm

expand_more2.0 FSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2010.11)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BLX engines	640–840 rpm640–840 rpm640–840 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BLY engines	640–840 rpm640–840 rpm640–840 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BVX engines	620–800 rpm620–800 rpm620–800 rpm

expand_more2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2005.8–2010.11)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BLR engines	620–800 rpm620–800 rpm620–800 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BLY engines	640–840 rpm640–840 rpm640–840 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BVY engines	620–800 rpm620–800 rpm620–800 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BVZ engines	620–800 rpm620–800 rpm620–800 rpm

expand_more2.0 TDI 16V 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2005.8–2010.11)


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters BKP engines	700–900 rpm700–900 rpm700–900 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBAB engines	730–930 rpm730–930 rpm730–930 rpm


2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2005.8–2009.5)	800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm

expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.8–2010.11)


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters BMA engines	700–900 rpm700–900 rpm700–900 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBAA engines	730–930 rpm730–930 rpm730–930 rpm


2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2005.8–2009.5)	800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm

expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP, 350 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2005.8–2010.11)


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters BMR engines	700–900 rpm700–900 rpm700–900 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBBB engines	730–930 rpm730–930 rpm730–930 rpm


3.6 R36 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.6 L 295 HP at 6600 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (2007.4–2010.11)	520–720 rpm520–720 rpm520–720 rpm

expand_moreAll other modifications


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AXX engines	640–840 rpm640–840 rpm640–840 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BWA engines	640–840 rpm640–840 rpm640–840 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CAWB engines	680–840 rpm680–840 rpm680–840 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CCZA engines	600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm

expand_moreMinimum engine oil temperature at VET


1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2005.8–2010.11)	140°F140°F60°C
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2005.8–2010.11)	140°F140°F60°C

expand_more2.0 FSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2010.11)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BLX engines	176°F176°F80°C
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BLY engines	176°F176°F80°C
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BVX engines	140°F140°F60°C

expand_more2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2005.8–2010.11)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BLR engines	176°F176°F80°C
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BLY engines	176°F176°F80°C
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BVY engines	140°F140°F60°C
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BVZ engines	140°F140°F60°C


All other modifications	176°F176°F80°C

expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values

expand_moreCO content at idling speed


1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2005.8–2008.6)	0.2 %0.2 %0.2 %
All other modifications	0–0.5 %0–0.5 %0–0.5 %


CO content at increased idling speed	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %

expand_moreIncreased idling speed


1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.5–2010.11)	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2005.8–2008.6)	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm
2.0 FSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2010.11)	3000–3500 rpm3000–3500 rpm3000–3500 rpm

expand_more2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2005.8–2010.11)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BLR engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BLY engines	3000–3500 rpm3000–3500 rpm3000–3500 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BVY engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BVZ engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm


All other modifications	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm

expand_moreLambda sensor design


1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.5–2010.11)	Jump type lambda sensor

expand_more1.8 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP at 5000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.5–2011.10)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BZB engines	Jump type lambda sensor
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters CDAA engines	wideband sensor

expand_more2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2005.8–2010.11)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AXX engines	wideband sensor
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BWA engines	wideband sensor
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CAWB engines	Jump type lambda sensor
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CCZA engines	wideband sensor


All other modifications	wideband sensor


Lambda value	0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
Petrol conditioning speed	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
Petrol conditioning time	120 s120 s120 s

expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal


1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.5–2010.11)	600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2005.8–2008.6)	600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2005.8–2010.11)	600–850 rpm600–850 rpm600–850 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2005.8–2010.11)	600–850 rpm600–850 rpm600–850 rpm

expand_more1.8 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP at 5000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.5–2011.10)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BZB engines	680–840 rpm680–840 rpm680–840 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters CDAA engines	660–860 rpm660–860 rpm660–860 rpm

expand_more2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2005.8–2010.11)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BLR engines	620–800 rpm620–800 rpm620–800 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BLY engines	640–840 rpm640–840 rpm640–840 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BVY engines	620–800 rpm620–800 rpm620–800 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BVZ engines	620–800 rpm620–800 rpm620–800 rpm


3.6 R36 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.6 L 295 HP at 6600 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (2007.4–2010.11)	520–720 rpm520–720 rpm520–720 rpm

expand_moreAll other modifications


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AXX engines	640–840 rpm640–840 rpm640–840 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BWA engines	640–840 rpm640–840 rpm640–840 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CAWB engines	680–840 rpm680–840 rpm680–840 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CCZA engines	600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 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 2008 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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2008 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon generations

In 2008 Volkswagen offered 3 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

B5.5 facelift

PL45

Type 3B6

2008 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon B6 Emission

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2008 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon generations

B2 facelift

B5.5 facelift

Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon B6 model years

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