Lifespan of Volkswagen 1.4T Turbocharger?

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LeKatherine
07/29/25 5:17pm
Volkswagen's new 1.4T engine has a very long service life. 1. Reason: The turbocharger in the EA111 1.4TSI engine features an independent cooling system. With regular maintenance, the turbocharger typically doesn't require replacement. 2. Turbocharger: A turbocharger is essentially an air compressor that increases intake air volume by compressing air. It utilizes the inertial force of exhaust gases from the engine to drive the turbine in the turbine housing. This turbine then drives the coaxial impeller, which compresses air delivered through the air filter pipeline, forcing it into the cylinders under pressure. 3. Volkswagen Sagitar: This model represents a perfect fusion of German craftsmanship and modern dynamic design in a spacious A+ class comfort sedan. As the benchmark German A+ class sedan, the all-new Sagitar offers updated exterior design, more comfortable space, enhanced safety features, more user-friendly configurations, and highly efficient, agile driving performance.
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