Крис Младенов When to Change Engine Coolant and Why It Matters "Coolant lasts forever." I hear that so often I've lost count of how many people believe it. And I get it. Your car runs fine, the engine doesn't overheat, the heater works and nothing's leaking. So w... Antifreeze Guides for owners Service intervals Apr 26, 2025
Крис Младенов Car Overheating but Heater Blowing Cold – Why? The temperature gauge keeps climbing, the engine is getting hotter, but the heater is blowing cold air. How can the engine be overheating while you're freezing inside the car? I hear this question at ... Cooling Guides for owners Symptoms Apr 23, 2025
Крис Младенов quattro vs 4MOTION vs Haldex: What's the Difference? quattro, 4MOTION, Haldex, 4x4 – you've heard all these names, but do you actually know what's underneath your car? I hear it all the time at the workshop: "Mine's quattro, so all four wheels are alway... 4MOTION Explained Guides for owners Haldex quattro Apr 18, 2025
Крис Младенов ZF 8HP Tiptronic Oil Change: Touareg, Q7 & Cayenne The ZF 8-speed automatic, better known as Tiptronic in Audi and VW models, is one of the best automatic gearboxes ever made. You'll find it in the Touareg, Q7, Q8, A6, A7, A8, Cayenne and plenty of ot... Audi Das Auto Service Gearbox Guides for owners Oil Tiptronic Volkswagen Apr 13, 2025
Крис Младенов Car Not Reaching 90°C? Thermostat or Sensor? You're driving along in winter, but the temperature gauge stays below 90°C. The heater is only blowing lukewarm air, fuel consumption is going up, and you're starting to wonder whether the engine will... Cooling Guides for owners Symptoms Winter Apr 1, 2025
Крис Младенов Audi 48V Mild Hybrid Problems: A6, A7, A8, Q7 & Q8 Since around 2018, many Audi A6, A7, A8, Q7 and Q8 models with V6 and V8 petrol and diesel engines have come with a 48V mild hybrid system. But here's the thing: you won't necessarily find the word "h... Audi Das Auto Service Guides for owners Start/Stop mild hybrid Mar 16, 2025
Крис Младенов VW Transporter T6 EGR Problems and Common Faults Do you know what's worse than your VW Transporter breaking down? It's not just the van you lose. It's the work you were supposed to get done with it. "Transporter T6 EGR valve replacement", "Transport... Common problems by model Guides for owners TDI Transporter Volkswagen Mar 15, 2025
Крис Младенов Manual Gearbox Oil Change: Is It Really Necessary? "You never need to change manual gearbox oil. It's filled for life." I bet you've heard that one before. I've heard it countless times in the workshop and read it all over the forums. I've even writte... Das Auto Service Gearbox Guides for owners Manual transmission Oil VAG Feb 16, 2025
Крис Младенов Diesel Won't Start in Cold Weather? Fuel and Filters When the temperature drops below -10°C, the phones at our workshop start ringing. "It starts, runs for two minutes, then cuts out." Or, "It turns over but won't start." Sound familiar? It's almost alw... Das Auto Service Guides for owners TDI VAG Winter tyres Jan 12, 2025
Крис Младенов White Smoke from Diesel Exhaust When Warm White smoke from diesel exhaust when warm is something a lot of owners search for when they notice their car smoking. I hear it at the workshop too: "Kris, it's fine in the morning, but once the engin... Diesel Guides for owners Symptoms TDI Dec 30, 2024
Крис Младенов Supermarket 5W-30 Engine Oil – Is It Safe for Your VW? Supermarket 5W-30 engine oil, or a bottle of 5W-40 from a DIY shop – sounds like a bargain, doesn't it? The bottle has the same numbers as the oil we offer you at our workshop, so naturally you're won... Guides for owners Oil Oils and fluids Dec 28, 2024
Крис Младенов Burning Oil After Piston Ring Replacement – Why? You've spent good money on an engine rebuild, had the piston rings replaced, picked up your car, and a few days later you notice it's still burning oil. Same oil consumption, same topping up, just les... Engine Guides for owners Oil Symptoms Dec 27, 2024