Volkswagen, everything else

8677 Threads Posts
to

1.8T oil changes (regular vs. synthetic)

I recently changed the oil in my newly-acquired B5 Passat's 1.8T. I have no idea how often and what type of oil was use...
23 comments posted 23yrs
posted by duke
23 comments posted 23yrs posted by duke

2003 passat wiper refill question

The rubber part of the blade for this car is easily removed by prying the cap off the outboard end of the blade and ben...
13 comments posted 23yrs
posted by pdnews
13 comments posted 23yrs posted by pdnews

engine cleaner

Has any one used one of those engine cleaners? The kind that you add to the oil and run the car for 5 minutes. I just g...
6 comments posted 23yrs
posted by runjgdrun
6 comments posted 23yrs posted by runjgdrun

15,000 mile service??

The owner's manual for my 2.0 liter 2002 Golf doesn't show any required service at 15,000 miles. They only show 10,000 a...
10 comments posted 23yrs
posted by rcarpen
10 comments posted 23yrs posted by rcarpen

Website sells shortened half shafts for A2

I found a web site in Fla. , BSI Racing , that sells shortened half shafts for the A2. they claim this is what you need...
0 comments posted 23yrs
posted by fckoff
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by fckoff

Who has the hot parts connection/

I need a left half shaft for a 86 diesel, and left and right motor mounts, and struts. Prefer the ones all assembled wit...
0 comments posted 23yrs
posted by fckoff
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by fckoff

upgraded stereo in 2003 Passat GLS

I just upgraded the stereo in my '03 Passat GLS. I got a kit from Crutchfield for $60, which came with a couple of keys...
0 comments posted 23yrs
posted by paul_forsale_nospam
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by paul_forsale_nospam

Air flow potentiometer and Fuel injector

I've been trying figure out a nagging problem on my '86 GTI for a while now. (RD engine, ACH Trans) So far, I've replac...
3 comments posted 23yrs
posted by mreddy_86gti
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by mreddy_86gti

euro tans needed

I am looking for a used CGK Automatic transmission for my 1993 5cyl., Eurovan. Prefferably with less than 1000 miles. An...
2 comments posted 23yrs
posted by quadcab
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by quadcab

Heater core

How hard is it to replace a heater core in a 86 GTI? Just put in a 71 degree thermostat... now I know why they had the...
7 comments posted 23yrs
posted by jwn
7 comments posted 23yrs posted by jwn

Switching seats

I have a really bad drivers seat in my 1985 GLi. The passenger seat is perfect! I have found another matching passenger...
1 comments posted 23yrs
posted by xmishx
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by xmishx

euro trans?

My 93 Eurovan started slipping this AM, after she warms up, everything is OK. Was looking into having it rebuilt, but ca...
1 comments posted 23yrs
posted by quadcab
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by quadcab

Good VW mechanic in Silicon Valley area?

Can anyone recommend a good VW mechanic in the Silicon Valley area? I've been taking my 98 Passat to the dealer and it's...
5 comments posted 23yrs
posted by jforoudi
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by jforoudi