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Why is the VW T-Cross's engine noisy when cold?
I want to know if the timing belt on the 1.0 engine of the new Volkswagen T-Cross is dry or oil-lubricated... and why it makes so much noise when starting from cold.
Alberto Benedetti (Juncal)Jan 2026 Filed under: timing belt or chain
Expert answer
Hi Alberto,
It is a dry timing belt in that engine. If it is making excessive noise when cold then you really should bring it back to Volkswagen to have it looked at. We can't really diagnose such a problem remotely.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor