Крис Младенов 2.0 TDI Oil Pump Failure: The Balance Shaft Problem You know, some problems give you a little warning before things go wrong. But others are different. The red oil pressure warning light comes on, and just a few kilometres later, your engine can be bey... 2.0TDI Audi Das Auto Service Guides for owners Oil TDI Feb 11, 2024
Крис Младенов DSG DQ381 and DQ500 Oil Change: When and Why? Driving a Golf 7.5 or Golf 8 GTI, R, GTD, Tiguan 2, Arteon, Octavia RS or a Superb with a more powerful engine? Chances are you've got a 7-speed wet-clutch DSG gearbox. On heavier models like the Tran... DSG Das Auto Service Gearbox Guides for owners Oil VAG Jan 14, 2024
Крис Младенов Most Reliable Used VAG Petrol Engines to Buy "Kris, tell me which TSI engine is reliable. I don't want to buy a car and then spend my life at the garage!" I hear this all the time, and I completely understand. More and more people are looking fo... Buying Buying guide Guides for owners TSI Jan 8, 2024
Крис Младенов Alternator Not Charging? Warning Signs to Watch For The red battery warning light comes on, your headlights start to dim, and you think, "The battery must be on its way out." I hear this all the time at the workshop. But sometimes the battery is perfec... Alternator Car battery Electronics and comfort Guides for owners Dec 20, 2023
Крис Младенов 1.4 TSI Timing Chain Problems: Rattle and Turbo Between 2008 and 2013, you could find the little 1.2 TSI and 1.4 TSI turbo engines from the EA111 family in just about everything: Golf 6, Polo, Jetta, Touran, Octavia 2, Fabia 2, Yeti, A1, A3 8P, Ibi... Das Auto Service Guides for owners TSI Timing chain drive VAG Nov 12, 2023
Крис Младенов Dry vs Wet DSG Gearbox: How Does It Work? DSG – three letters I hear all the time at the workshop. Some people love this gearbox because it changes gears incredibly quickly and makes the car a pleasure to drive. Others worry because they've h... DSG Explained Guides for owners Oct 18, 2023
Крис Младенов Buying a Car from Germany: What Should You Check? "Imported from Germany. One lady owner. Full service history." Sound familiar, my friend? At Das Auto Service, we inspect dozens of cars for potential buyers every month. And yes, some genuinely brill... Das Auto Service Guides for owners Import Pre-purchase inspection VAG Oct 15, 2023
Крис Младенов Haldex Service Intervals: Generations 1 to 5 Haldex is the four-wheel-drive system used in cars with a transverse engine. You'll find it in the Golf and Passat 4MOTION, Octavia and Superb 4x4, Tiguan, Leon Cupra, A3, TT and Q3 quattro. I've alre... 4MOTION Das Auto Service Guides for owners Haldex VAG quattro Sep 10, 2023
Крис Младенов Audi Air Suspension Problems: Why Does It Sag? Picture this. You walk outside in the morning and find your car sitting down on one corner. You start the engine, the compressor starts buzzing, the car lifts itself back up and you think, "Great, it'... Air suspension Audi Das Auto Service Guides for owners Volkswagen Aug 13, 2023
Крис Младенов AdBlue Pump vs Bottle: Is There a Difference? "Kris, is AdBlue from a pump the same as the stuff in a bottle? Am I going to damage my car if I fill up at a petrol station?" I get asked this quite often, and I understand why people worry. Some say... AdBlue Guides for owners Oils and fluids TDI Jul 1, 2023
Крис Младенов Car Stalling at Idle – Causes and What to Check You stop at the traffic lights, the revs drop, the engine starts shaking and suddenly cuts out. The driver behind you is already beeping, you're turning the key or pressing the start button, wondering... Guides for owners Symptoms Jun 21, 2023
Крис Младенов S tronic 0B5 Problems: Mechatronic, Clutches and Oil The 7-speed S tronic 0B5, also known as the DL501, is a longitudinal gearbox you'll find in the A4 B8, A5, A6 C7, A7 and Q5 with 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TDI and 3.0 TDI engines. It's built to handle plenty of t... Audi Das Auto Service Gearbox Guides for owners Mechatronics S-tronic Jun 11, 2023