How long will a VR6 engine last?
Barring timing chain failure, overheating (blown hoses or failed fans), or lack of lubrication (hole in the oil pan), these engines will typically go at least 300,000 miles. I have a 1997 with over 300K miles on it—it uses zero oil, makes no noise, and literally runs like it did when it was brand new. But with consistent maintenance, careful driving, and some attention to detail, 200,000 miles or even more is totally achievable. It might even be possible to get beyond 500,000 miles. Cars today are better than ever at going the distance.With regular maintenance and attention to minor issues before they escalate, these engines can last well beyond 250,000 miles.
Is the R32 engine a VR6?
The heart of the R32 is a 3. DOHC 24-valve version of VW’s ingenious VR6. It developed a narrow-angle (15°) V6 displacing as much as 2. Golf. As it combined the features of both V-engine and inline engine, Volkswagen called it VR6, in which R stands for Reihenmotor, the German word for inline motor.The vr6 engine was used in many vehicles, including the volkswagen golf mk5 r32 from 2005–2008. The r32’s engine was a 3. Dohc 24-valve version of vw’s vr6.The first Volkswagen VR6 engine uses the AAA version. It had a bore of 81. L (171 cu in).The VR6 is a highly compact engine, thanks to the narrower angle of 10. V6 angles ranging from 45 to 90 degrees.