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  1. VW CC Technical Forum
    Hello all, I have a 2009 CC 2.0T with some mental issues. It’s been sitting for three weeks due to the gas prices. The only work it needed was an oil change and a fuse that blew after i started it. I recently changed the oil and filter (filled it to the upper end of the limit, but not overfill)...
  2. Passat B5 Forums
    Hi. Does anyone have any ideas as to the drain and refill plugs in the gearbox. I can't see info about doing this procedure. Passat 2000. 12. 07 AZM engine EMV 5 speed gearbox. And any workshop manuals this car? Thanks for any help
  3. General Volkswagen Discussion
    Is Black exhaust or smoke upon extreme cold (-30C) start 2017 VW Tiguan R-line 2.0T TSI engine start normal? Then smoke or black exhaust stops after about 45 seconds or so as the car warms or runs. Is this a normal occurrence when staring in extreme cold after the car has been parked for hours...
  4. Golf MK6 / 2009 -2014
    Hi all, I just bought a golf with the 1.4 TSI 160BHP engine. From further reading on the internet these engines are prone to failure due to not being maintained correctly and general flaws in the engine. Does anyone have reccomendation for the best oil to use and the best fuel type/ Octane for...
  5. Golf MK4 / 1999-2002
    I just bought a 2000 Golf GLS with about 210k on it. Picked it up as a beater for the winter but didn’t realize the previous owner never really cared for it. I also cannot get ahold of him for some reason. What oil is recommended for it? The manual lists “VW502 00 or VW500 00 or VW501 01”...
  6. Volkswagen Tiguan Forum
    Hello. I just purchased used Tiguan. After I left my garage I saw oils on the floor. Oil comes from front passenger side about 4 inches from right front tire. Oil color is dark brown/light brown. I have appointments with service in few days but I am trying to learn VW system too I just wish to...
  7. MK1 Rabbit Engine
    Howdy, I'm putting a turbo on my 81 diesel. Did they use a different head? If not, different head bolts, gaskets? Thanks...
  8. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    My exhaust pipe fell off while driving my 1980 Rabbit (Diesel). How is it secured? Wondering if I need to get it towed. Thanks.
  9. TIGUAN OWNERS CLUB
    I'm considering a new Tiguan and so I registered here. Unfortunately this forum is basically dead and there is little or no discussion about newer models, and actually little or no discussion period. Is that because the Tiguan has very few problems?? :-)
  10. Jetta Owners Club
    Hey all, I have a 2012 Jetta 2.0 with a 6 speed 09G automatic transmission. I'm currently going through every website possible trying to find the transmission oil level pipe that goes right above the transmission drain plug. I was hoping to get some help here. I would highly appreciate any...
  11. Private Party 'For Sale' Classifieds
    Hi all , Ihave a set of Speedwell gauges consisting of a water temp gauge, oil pressure and a tacho, temp gauge tested and working in hot water, Ihave no means of testing the oil press gauge or the tacho, offers please, can't put a price on as value not known , there is a tacho on ebay for...
  12. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    I have a 1981 VW rabbit pickup that I installed a 1983 engine and 5 speed out of a 1983 turbo Jetta. My question, When I change the oil I put in 4.5 qts of oil. The level on the dipstick is quite a ways up from the marks. I have tried looking for the oil capacity of a turbo jetta and can't find...
  13. RABBIT OWNERS CLUB
    Hi all, I have been running Castrol 20w50 since we bought the car in 2016 and I am thinking of switching to Shell Rotella T4 15w40. I notice on cold starts the car runs a little rough and we seem to get smoke out of the tailpipe that we didn't have for the first few years. After it warms up for...
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