Schaeffler Receives Award For Its Innovative Strength And Strategic Orientation
The globally active technology company is one of only a few suppliers to be included in Volkswagen’s FAST program, allowing the supplier to be more closely involved in a strategic dialogue with the automobile manufacturer from Wolfsburg and at an earlier stage.
Volkswagen Brake Job 2005-2011 Jetta Applications
The rear pads and rotors will typically wear out faster than the front brakes. The Volkswagens of this generation have electronic brake distribution, and under normal stopping conditions, the system will use the rear brakes more than the front.
Liqui Moly Top Tec 6200 Meets Latest Volkswagen Requirements
Liqui Moly’s Top Tec 6200 was developed for the Euro 6 emissions standard and meets the latest Volkswagen requirements.
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. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Preventive Cooling System Service: Keeping P0128 Codes Away
Of the engine’s two vital fluid systems, lubrication and cooling, the cooling system might need more routine maintenance. If we don’t inspect and service the cooling system as required, the system might fail well before the next extended interval oil change is due. With that said, let’s explore a few ways to inspect cooling systems on extended maintenance interval vehicles.
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. The monitoring strategy that occurs between the rich-lean phases is too slow.
Volkswagen Launches New Mechanical Parts Program To Be Powered Exclusively By Repairlink
Volkswagen dealers can now streamline their parts procurement process and increase sales of genuine Volkswagen parts in the U.S.
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. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Volkswagen: Squeak From Front End When Steering Wheel Is Turned
The ribs of the outer CV boot may contact one another when the steering wheel is fully turned. This has the potential to create a squeak or creak noise. The noise may be more prevalent in wet weather.
Timing Chain Wear
One might expect that low oil pressure indicates a problem with the oil pump, but that is not necessarily the case. Very often, using an out-of-spec motor oil, such as one with a lower viscosity than what is recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, will cause low oil pressure.
VW Service Opportunities And Repair Tips
VWs suffer various ailments as they age. We’ve tried to identify some pattern failures that may afflict certain models and engines more than others for this article. It’s important to note that some of these problems can be prevented by following VW’s service recommendations and using fluids, filters and replacement parts that meet VW specifications.
