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VW Tiguan Mk2 1.5 TSI Carbon Build-Up Intake Valves — Volkswagen Tiguan 2016 | MyCarFault

VW Tiguan Mk2 1.5 TSI Carbon Build-Up Intake Valves

Volkswagen Tiguan 2016 1.5 TSI EA211 Evo

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⚡ Quick Summary

Severity Level

Low

Safe to Drive?

✅ Safe to Drive

Safety Impact

No direct safety impact reported by owners

Urgency Level

🟢 Low Priority

The 1.5 TSI direct injection on Tiguan Mk2 accumulates carbon on intake valves above 70,000 miles. Walnut blasting costs £300-500.

Repair / Solution

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