A common failure point in the VW/Audi family are the engine mounts. In order to reduce NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) transmitted into the cabin, the engine mounts are filled with a damping...
Tired of looking at your outdated B6 key fob? Well, you're in luck! You can easily upgrade to a newer B7 key fob with simple hand tools and a little patience. Here's how. First things first, obtain a B7 key fob. These can be found on eBay for around $20, but do your due diligence. Make sure you...
I'm really starting to enjoy my new-to-me 2004 Audi A4 Avant. Like any Euro, it's got a few quirks but overall it's been an honest, fun to drive sports wagon. However, the other day my Audi had its first real "problem." While at a weekend picnic, my car was sitting in the driveway relatively...
The cabin air filter on cars helps with cleaning and filtering the air that comes into the cars cabin via the HVAC system. It can help keep dust, pollen and other odors/allergens out of your car. With summer having just started, chances are you'll be running your A/C more often and so air will be...
Oxygen sensors are a common fault after 100,000 miles on most any vehicle. My old B5 Audi A4 once needed the upstream (pre-cat) oxygen sensors replaced, both of which being accessible from under the hood. Tools Required Crow's foot (specialty socket for O2 sensors)3/8" Drive Extension (about 2'...
Milford, CT, March 12, 2015 --(PR.com)-- FCPEuro has announced the expansion of the Audi catalog with a focus on building out the main sections, including brake, suspension, and general vehicle maintenance, for 2015. With a upload of more than 20,000 Genuine Audi parts onto the FCPEuro website,...
A very common oil leak on any older VW is the valve cover gasket, but using the original parts is not always the best course of action. The factory gasket, used on pretty much all 4 cylinder VW/Audis from the early 70s to early 90s, is a three piece set, with rubber and cork, that leaves much to...
Have you ever left your gas cap off and got a check engine light? It happens to the best of us, don't be afraid to admit it. Why does the check engine light come on? Is there really something seriously wrong with leaving the gas cap off? Leaving the gas cap off opens the evaporative fuel system,...
Diagnosing a cooling system on your Volkswagen or Audi is easier than you think. Using a few tools that are cheap and readily available, your cooling system can be properly diagnosed in less than an afternoon, and save the hassle and expense of a shop. Whether your car is overheating or has...
Axles are an item that are replaced all too often, when they can be repaired nine times out of ten. Just because your CV boots are torn and slinging grease doesn't mean you need to replace the axle with a cheap aftermarket part! Using factory parts is always better, and in the case of axle boots,...
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