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Volkswagen Passat B6

2006–2010 · 3C · sedan

B6 Passat moved to transverse engine layout on the PQ46 platform — different architecture from B5. 2.0T (200 hp) or 3.6L VR6 (280 hp). 4Motion AWD on VR6. Wagon (Variant) and sedan body styles. Pre-NMS, sold globally on a single platform. Final B6 Passats sold in US through 2010 MY.

Watch out: 2.0T BPY-era engine: same timing-chain tensioner and carbon-buildup concerns as Mk5 GTI of the same era. VR6: generally durable but heavy front end accelerates front-tire and CV-joint wear. Both engines: water pump (plastic impeller) is a wear item.

What your Passat takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Wiper blades24" driver · 19" passenger✓ VerifiedView
  • CoolantVW G12+ (TL-VW 774 F) · ~7.6 qtFrom owner's manualShop
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