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Do the turbochargers on Volkswagen Tiguans cause any problems?
Does the Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 170 have a supercharger and is that likely to cause any problems?
Asked on 24 November 2012 by CS, Aberdeen
Answered by
Honest John
It has a turbocharger. You will need to idle the engine before switching off if the turbocharger becomes too hot, which it might do after a long ascent or after towing.
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