VIDEO: Electronic Parking Brake On Modern Volkswagen Models
Andrew Markel shows how a scan tool can help diagnose and repair the electronic parking brake on modern import vehicles including Volkswagen.
Volkswagen Brake Pedal Pulsation
When applying brakes at highway speeds, the customer my experience pulsation in the brake pedal, steering wheel shake and vibrations in the body.
Volkswagen Tiguan Brake Job
The Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact SUV built on the A5 platform that is shared with the Golf and Jetta. The brake system is straightforward, but it has two quirks that can make a brake job difficult: a vacuum pump and electric parking brakes.
Volkswagen Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
In response to multiple inquires about aftermarket universal (one fluid fits all) automatic transmission fluids and transmission flushing, Volkswagen Group of America and Volkswagen Canada have prepared the following statement.
Volkswagen: Identifying And Mixing Factory Fill Engine Coolants
Coolants G12+, G12++ and G13 are lifetime coolants when used exclusively in the coolant system (not mixed with other coolants). Coolants can be mixed, as shown in the chart in this article, but it is always a best practice to change the coolant due to reduced corrosion protection when coolants are mixed.
Volkswagen’s 1.4L Engine Reinforces Turbocharged, Direct Injection Technology
Volkswagen pioneered the use of small displacement; highly efficient turbocharged and direct-injection engines in the U.S. Volkswagen first used this combination of turbocharging and direct injection in this market in its TDI Clean Diesel engines in the Passat in 1996 and extended it into the gasoline field in the 2006 Jetta GLI and GTI models.
Volkswagen and Audi Diagnostics
AVI can finally help any shop profitably diagnose and repair VW’s and Audi’s with this long awaited training program with ATG instructor Ross Wellwood.
Volkswagen / Audi Diagnostics
Volkswagen and Audi Diagnostics with Ross Wellwood
Looking Over What’s Under Volkswagen’s: Servicing A3 and A4 Chassis
Adapted from Larry Bailly’s article in ImportCar
Living Under the Hood – An Audi-Volkswagen Family Reunion
Adapted from Larry Bailly’s article in ImportCar