2008 Volkswagen Tiguan emission

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Condition	Value

expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values


Cut-off control speed	5200–5600 rpm5200–5600 rpm5200–5600 rpm
Diesel conditioning gas injections	10
From 60° C engine oil temperature
Diesel conditioning speed	5200–5600 rpm5200–5600 rpm5200–5600 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature 10 gas impulses
Maximum K-value	1 1/m1 1/m1 1/m
Measuring mode	B
Measuring sensor	1
Measuring time	0.5 s0.5 s0.5 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.

expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox


1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2007.9–)	600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2007.9–)	600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2007.9–)	600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)	680–840 rpm680–840 rpm680–840 rpm
2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)	680–840 rpm680–840 rpm680–840 rpm

expand_more2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)


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	660–860 rpm660–860 rpm660–860 rpm


All other modifications	730–930 rpm730–930 rpm730–930 rpm

expand_moreMinimum engine oil temperature at VET


All other modifications	176°F176°F80°C

expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values


CO content at idling speed	0–0.5 %0–0.5 %0–0.5 %

expand_moreCO content at increased idling speed


1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.5–)	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.5–)	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.5–)	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
All other modifications	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %

expand_moreIncreased idling speed


2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2007.9–)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2007.9–)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
All other modifications	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm

expand_moreLambda sensor design

expand_more2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)


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	Jump type lambda sensor


Lambda value	0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
Petrol conditioning speed	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm
Petrol conditioning time	120 s120 s120 s

expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal


2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)	680–840 rpm680–840 rpm680–840 rpm
2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)	680–840 rpm680–840 rpm680–840 rpm
2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)	680–840 rpm680–840 rpm680–840 rpm
2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2007.9–)	680–840 rpm680–840 rpm680–840 rpm
2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2007.9–)	680–840 rpm680–840 rpm680–840 rpm
All other modifications	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 Tiguan 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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DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Tiguan service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan First generation Emission

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