Крис Младенов Exhaust Smoke Colours: White, Blue or Black "My car's smoking. Can I keep driving, or should I stop?" I hear this question almost every day at the workshop. The truth is, exhaust smoke colours can tell you a lot about the condition of your engi... TDI TFSI Двигател Дим от ауспуха Обучителни статии за собственици Nov 5, 2026
Крис Младенов Black Smoke from Diesel When Accelerating: Causes You put your foot down, look in the mirror and see a cloud of black smoke behind your car. I hear the same thing all the time at the workshop: "It's a diesel. Of course it smokes." No, it shouldn't! O... Guides for owners Symptoms TDI Oct 13, 2026
Крис Младенов Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Symptoms in TSI and TDI You turn the key, the starter motor cranks, but the engine won't fire up. Or worse, you're driving along, go to overtake, and suddenly the engine loses power, starts jerking or cuts out altogether. I ... Explained Fuel Guides for owners TDI TSI Sep 21, 2026
Крис Младенов Audi A4 B8 Swirl Flaps – Why They Fail The engine management light comes on, your car sometimes feels a bit sluggish, and a diagnostic scan shows a fault with the inlet manifold. I hear this all the time at the workshop, especially from ow... A4 Audi Explained Guides for owners TDI Sep 3, 2026
Крис Младенов 3.0 TDI Problems – Complete Guide by Generation If you ask me to name one of the best diesel engines ever made, the 3.0 TDI would definitely be near the top of my list. You'll find this V6 in the Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7 and Q8, VW Touareg a... 3.0 TDI Complete guide TDI V6 Aug 25, 2026
Крис Младенов Diesel Engine Stalls While Driving: Causes Your diesel engine stalls while driving, as you pull up at traffic lights or, even worse, when you're travelling at high speed. Suddenly the steering feels heavy, the brakes need more effort, and you'... Guides for owners Symptoms TDI Jul 16, 2026
Крис Младенов Oil Pressure Warning Light at Idle – Is It Dangerous? You're sitting at traffic lights when suddenly the red oil warning light comes on. You give the engine a little rev, the light goes out and you tell yourself it's probably just a faulty sensor. But th... Oil TDI TSI Warning lights Apr 8, 2026
Крис Младенов Flashing Glow Plug Light on TDI – What Does It Mean? "My glow plug light is flashing and the car has no power." I hear this all the time at the workshop, especially from owners of diesel VW, Audi, Škoda and SEAT cars. The first thought is usually that a... Glow plugs TDI Warning lights Mar 5, 2026
Крис Младенов Sticking Turbo Vanes – Why City Driving Causes It "The turbo vanes are sticking." Ever heard a mechanic say that? Your car feels sluggish, suddenly loses power when you're overtaking, and then seems perfectly fine again after you switch the engine of... Explained Guides for owners TDI Turbocharger Feb 16, 2026
Крис Младенов Most Reliable Used VW Diesel Engines: My Top Picks "Which VW diesel engine is the most reliable?" I hear this question all the time at the workshop. And my answer is always the same: no engine lasts forever. But some engines can cover huge mileages wi... Buying Buying guide Guides for owners TDI Nov 21, 2025
Крис Младенов 2.0 TDI EA189 Engine Problems and Maintenance 2.0 TDI EA189 engine problems are something worth knowing about if you drive a diesel Golf 6, Passat B7, Škoda Octavia 2, Tiguan 1, Audi A4 B8, A6 C7 or Q5 8R. There's a good chance this is the engine... 2.0 TDI Complete guide EA189 TDI Nov 15, 2025
Крис Младенов Diesel Fuel Filter Replacement: When and Why? Do you know which cheap part in a diesel engine can save you from one of the most expensive repairs? The fuel filter. It sits between the diesel you put in the tank and the fuel pump and injectors, wh... Guides for owners Service intervals TDI Winter Oct 25, 2025