What engine does the Volkswagen Lamando use?
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The engine of the Volkswagen Lamando is provided by SAIC Volkswagen and is a domestically produced engine. The engine model of the Volkswagen Lamando is EA211-DJR, with a maximum power of 110 kW, a maximum torque of 250 Nm, and a maximum horsepower of 131. For daily maintenance of the Volkswagen Lamando's engine, the following methods can be used: Use lubricating oil of the appropriate quality grade. For gasoline engines, SD--SF grade gasoline engine oil should be selected based on the additional devices in the intake and exhaust systems and usage conditions; for diesel engines, CB--CD grade diesel engine oil should be selected based on mechanical load, with the selection standard not lower than the manufacturer's requirements. Regularly change the oil and filter. The quality of any grade of lubricating oil will change during use. After a certain mileage, its performance deteriorates, which can cause various problems for the engine. To avoid failures, the oil should be changed regularly according to usage conditions, and the oil level should be kept moderate. When oil passes through the fine pores of the filter, solid particles and viscous substances in the oil accumulate in the filter. If the filter is clogged and the oil cannot pass through the filter element, the filter element may burst or the safety valve may open, allowing the oil to bypass through the bypass valve and carry contaminants back to the lubrication area, accelerating engine wear and increasing internal contamination. Regularly clean the crankcase. During engine operation, high-pressure unburned gases, acids, moisture, sulfur, and nitrogen oxides from the combustion chamber enter the crankcase through the gap between the piston rings and cylinder walls, mixing with metal particles from component wear to form sludge. A small amount of sludge remains suspended in the oil, while a large amount precipitates out, clogging filters and oil passages, making engine lubrication difficult and causing wear. Regularly use a radiator cleaner to clean the radiator. Removing rust and scale not only ensures the engine operates normally but also extends the overall lifespan of the radiator and engine.
I've always been quite attentive to the engine configurations of the Volkswagen Lamando, having driven several models from different years. The older Lamando primarily featured two turbocharged engines: a 1.4T and a 1.8T, corresponding to Volkswagen's EA211 and EA888 series respectively. The current Lamando L exclusively uses the upgraded high-power EA211 1.4T engine, available in two tuning variants: 131 horsepower and 150 horsepower. This engine is well-proven in compact cars (A-segment), delivering decent fuel efficiency with urban commuting consumption just over 7 liters per 100km. However, it's worth noting that it requires 95-octane gasoline, and the cold start noise is slightly pronounced, though the power delivery becomes very responsive once the turbo kicks in. Compared to the 1.5T engine in the Civic which offers stronger burst acceleration, the Lamando's powertrain is more economical in terms of maintenance and repair costs, with easier parts availability. Another advantage of the EA211 series is its all-aluminum cylinder block, which is significantly lighter than the older cast iron versions.
