Search results

I can squeeze about 1,500 km from the tank during summer, about 1,200 during the worst months of winter, and road trips will yield around 1,700 km ; all of this after the VW “fix”. Seems to me that an engine using so little fuel, comparatively to any gasoline engine, could also be less...

I opted for the DSG and have no regrets at all ; it is by far the best tranny I’ve ever operated. I basically let it shift into 2nd gear, then switch to “manual” mode ; 1600 for 3rd, about 1400 for 4th, 1200 for 5th, and 1100 for 6th. Gets me into the very low 4’s (liters per 100 km) when not...

I would suspect a failing turbo as well, lest the dealer told me it’s fine and the clogged intercooler is the problem. What can you tell me about the dealer’s answer ?

Thanks for the input. Reason why I want to take the whole unit out is because of the cold weather up here right now ; I would bring it in the house and let everything come to room temperature for an easier cleaning job.

Hi folks. After my check engine light came on, my VW dealer detected an underboost problem and identified it coming from my intercooler having sludge in it. I was wondering, if I remove the unit and clean it, can that help solve the problem ? If so, how can it be cleaned ? In any event, have...