How many cylinders does the Santana have?
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The Santana engine is a 4-cylinder. The Santana is equipped with EA211 engines with displacements of 1.4L and 1.6L. The engine comes in two displacements, with the 1.4L engine having a maximum power output of 66kW and the 1.6L engine reaching up to 81kW. Precautions for using car engines are as follows: 1. Avoid driving in neutral: The engine itself has a fuel-cut function during deceleration, and driving in neutral is not conducive to fuel economy; 2. Pay attention to observation when using the vehicle. If oil is found on the ground, determine whether there is an engine oil leak and promptly communicate with the car 4S shop to eliminate potential safety hazards; 3. For cars equipped with turbochargers, do not turn off the engine immediately after high-speed driving or climbing. Let it idle for 10 minutes before shutting it down. Cars with turbochargers accumulate carbon deposits several times faster than naturally aspirated cars; 4. When brake fluid is contaminated or absorbs water, or if impurities or sediments are found in the brake fluid, it should be replaced or carefully filtered in time. Otherwise, it may cause insufficient braking pressure, affecting braking performance.
I've been driving a Santana for over a decade and know this car inside out. The older Passat-based Santana used a four-cylinder engine with 1.8L displacement - you can clearly see four neatly arranged spark plug holes in the engine bay when doing repairs. While the new Santana has upgraded engine technology, it still maintains the four-cylinder design, though with reduced displacement around 1.5L. Honestly, four-cylinder engines are perfect for family cars, offering both fuel efficiency and adequate power. When chatting with fellow Santana owners, we all praise how durable these four-cylinder engines are - it's common to see them running 300,000-400,000 km without major overhauls. Volkswagen's persistence with four-cylinder configuration in Santana all these years truly captures the essence of economical practicality.