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Diagnosing Volkswagen Idle Quality Problems

The textbook definition is an engine speed lower or higher than the specification in the service manual. For drivers, idle “quality” is more difficult to define.

Volkswagen To Revive Iconic MicroBus In Electronic Form, With ‘Intelligent Co-Pilot’

The Volkswagen MicroBus is making a comeback, and it’s just one of a new generation of VW vehicles that will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning to power self-driving capabilities.

Volkswagen VR6 Head Gasket Replacement

The Volkswagen VR6 engine, introduced in 1994, has a narrow “V” configuration that allows six cylinders to be mounted in the same area as a four-cylinder engine. While head gasket failure is not a common occurrence, it does occur on engines where the cooling system has been neglected due to a lack of regular maintenance. With that said, here are seven tips to make a head gasket job a little easier.

VIDEO: Noise On Braking And Acceleration On VW Vehicles

Andrew Markel shows how control arms can develop a noise during braking and acceleration, and what to replace to fix it.

Volkswagen Tech Tip: DTC P0145 Software Update

DTC P0145 (Oxygen Sensor Circuit Bank 1-Sensor 3 Slow Response) is stored in the ECM. No other fault codes are present.

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 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.

VW Rear Disc Brake Piston Retraction And Pad Replacement

With Volkswagen (VW) rear disc brakes, the parking brake is integrated into the caliper. A ratchet mechanism inside the caliper is supposed to automatically adjust the travel of the caliper to maintain the proper clearance between the pad and rotor.

VW & EPA Fiasco Brings Reflashing Into The Spotlight

It was revealed VW cheated on EPA emissions tests by programming 2009-2015 diesel vehicles to recognize test conditions the EPA uses. This practice has been going on since the 1990s when sensors gained enough resolution to determine the approximate ambient temperature and transmissions started to share vehicle speed with the engine’s computer.

Turning ‘Miss Daisy’ Into A Badass Beetle

When the guys from Mighty Car Mods decided to build a “sleeper” VW Beetle we knew the result was going to be something special indeed. Affectionally known as “Miss Daisy,” this 1974 Beetle’s appearance is as purposeful as it is deceptive.

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.