Scirocco R - black tail pipes

Scirocco R - black tail pipes

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rlw

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3,413 posts

244 months

Monday 4th July 2022
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2017 Scirocco R - FSH and just passed 28k miles.

We've just been to France and done almost 1500 miles, mainly on motorways and around the 70/85 mph range. Car has been filled with 98 and 99 RON throughout it's life.

The tail pipes are black, thick black soot, not just a fine layer. I would have expected them to be quite clean, from a dirty starting point, but they are actually blacker.

No oil being used. WTF is going on. Any thoughts at all?

the-photographer

3,820 posts

183 months

Monday 4th July 2022
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Common on EA113 and EA888 engines, get ready for regular cleaning