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There is a book called Do Hard Things, and if you are stuck in a rut, feeling useless or depressed, this is a good book to get you fired up. However, if you are the type of person who is always...
A diesel hybrid promises increased fuel efficiency, less emissions and the versatility of an electric motor and diesel engine combined. Volkswagen recently unveiled its prototype concept car, the...
An oil pump is a necessary tool for the survival of the engine. It keeps the engine components in the VW Jetta lubricated. Without lubrication, an engine is destroyed. In most cases you don't need...
Over time, your vehicle's radiator can corrode and wear out, causing leaks and overheating. If you have a VW Jetta, replacing the radiator is a fairly difficult project because you have to remove...
Since fuel prices are always uncertain, maintaining a high MPG rate on your vehicles is an important financial strategy. When it comes to the classic VW Beetle, drivers already have a leg up; the...
One bad spark plug in the engine would cause the car to idle roughly but still enable it to run. VWs tend to have very high cylinder compressions, so their spark plugs are very important and fail...
Converting your Volkswagen Bug into a convertible isn't an easy task and can look not as good if you do it yourself, compared with having a professional body shop do it. It can cost you close to a...
Rules vary, but the game is still the same for pretty much everyone: be the first one to call out “Slug Bug” when you spot a VW Bug. This is our evolved, learned-through-experience,...
The Sangean Pocket-sized Digital Radio is designed with convenience as well as ease of function in mind. Read on to learn how to scan preset stations to the one that you want to listen to on your...
Just looking at a Volkswagen bus transports you back to a simpler time where there was a connection between the owner and the open road. But if you own this vintage vehicle, you know original...
Do you own a Volkswagen and you're proud of it? If so, a Volkswagen car club is for you. Joining a club for VW owners will offer you benefits, such as discounts on merchandise, and will give you...
Buying a used car has its pros and cons, especially if it is a foreign car like a Volkswagen. The Volkswagen Vanagon was an early model minivan available during the 1980s before most American...
For those of you who love your iPods and VW, your day has come. Now you will be able to hook the iPod into your Gamma/Beta/Delta head unit and actually take advantage of the dials on your car's...
Most classic cars are gas guzzlers, but the Classic VW Bug is an exception to the rule. It can get gas mileage that rivals that of many new hybrid vehicles. Here are some tips you can follow to...
There are two generations of the VW Beetle. The old generation VW Beetle uses R12 refrigerant. If you have an old generation Beetle, take it to a professional to have it recharged. The new...
When it comes to safety while driving during adverse weather conditions, you must make sure that your wiper blades are working properly. If not, it can seriously jeopardize your field of vision....
Beyond the design of a car, the single most important factor in a car's fuel consumption has to do with what the driver has direct control over. You can improve fuel economy by using some common...
The VW Jetta has been around long enough that many owners are finding they have to replace the stereo. Doing the install yourself saves money, gives you better sound quality and newer features....
Many owners of the VW Beetle take great efforts to customize the car and make it their own. One of the first changes many VW Beetle owners make is to upgrade the factory radio. Swapping out the...
When trying to keep your VW Jetta in proper working condition it is necessary to perform regular maintenance, including routine maintenance is flushing the radiator. If an owner doesn't flush the...
When trying to keep a VW Passat in top operating condition, it is necessary to perform routine maintenance, including flushing the radiator. If you can operate a wrench and follow directions, then...
The radiator is an integral part of the VW Beetle's engine coolant system. If you allow the radiator to operate without performing regular maintenance, gunk and grime can accumulate in the system....
The VW Passat is a mid-size sedan or station wagon favored by higher end shoppers looking for a reliable luxury car. Under the hood, you'll find most of the components covered with a black cover....
The VW Passat is typically considered a family car and was first manufactured by Volkswagon in 1973. Maximizing the gas mileage and safety while driving the Passat is possible by maintaining a...
VW touts its Passat as the luxury car without the luxury price. But no matter how many high-end features you have, like the turning headlamps, you need to keep a close eye on the tread of your...
The VW Beetle is an American icon, and with owning one comes certain responsibilities, like not letting the neighborhood see your bug on the side of the road with a flat tire. Check the tread wear...
Perhaps the clutch of your VW Beetle doesn't engage where you would like, or the clutch pedal does not respond quite as you would like. Fortunately, these are issues you can take care of yourself....
Performing basic maintenance, like checking your hoses and clamps for damage and leaks, will help your VW Jetta run more efficiently, regardless of what year your vehicle is. Check your hoses and...
Checking your hoses and clamps for damage and leaks will help your VW Passat more efficiently. Mechanics recommend you check your hoses and clamps once every 3 months. VW Passat radiator hoses...
Checking your hoses and clamps for wear and leaks will help your VW Beetle perform more efficiently. Most mechanics recommend you check your hoses and clamps every three months. The 1998 to 2005...
The VW Jetta has been in production since 1979. It is essentially the sedan version of the VW Golf and also may be known by other names such as the Atlantic, Bora, Fox, Vento and Sagitar. The...
The VW Passat is a family car that has been made in six designs since 1973. It may carry a badge with other names such as the Carat, Corsar, Dasher, Magotan, Quantum and Santana. Many VW Passat...
The VW Beetle was first marketed under that name 1967 and sold in the United States until 1978. The new Beetle was introduced in 1998. Many VW Beetle enthusiasts are dissatisfied with the sound of...
After frequent use, the windshield wipers on a Volkswagon Passat start to dull and may make a scraping sound. Since this affects how well you can see out of your windshield, you should replace...
The cooling system of a VW Jetta is an Integral part of the overall operation of the car. If you drive the Jetta while it is leaking coolant, it can damage the engine, sometimes irreparably....
Cooling system leaks, if left unchecked, can cause serious damage to the engine of your VW Passat. That's why it's critical to periodically check for any visible leakage and to monitor your...
To keep your VW Beetle operating properly, there are periodic inspections to perform, including checking the cooling system for leaks. Forgoing these inspections could result in severe long-term...
The VW Beetle uses an alternator to run electrical devices in your vehicle while the engine is running. A voltage regulator maintains a constant voltage level and is frequently integrated into the...
The VW Jetta is a popular four-door sedan with families, professionals and college students. Checking the tires in a VW Jetta every 3,000 miles is an important safety check that prevents...
The VW Passat is a mid-size family sedan. It's important that you check the tires in your VW Passat to prevent accidents, prevent flat tires and improve gas mileage. A tire check involves visually...
Each year you should change the windshield wipers of your Volkswagon Jetta in order to abide by the maintenance schedule recommended by the manufacturer. Worn out wipers make for poor visibility...
The VW Passat is a mid-size family car that's been on the market since 1973. Whether you have a new Passat or an older model, it's important to keep your windshield clean and your windshield...
In 1979, the German carmaker Volkswagen introduced the VW Jetta , a larger, sedan version of the compact VW Golf. You should inspect the exhaust system on this car every 20,000 miles. However, if...
The VW Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen. You should inspect its exhaust system every 20,000 miles. However, you should inspect it immediately if you think the exhaust system is damaged....
The VW Beetle isn't the same car as the "new" beetle. For one thing, the older Beetle has a different exhaust system, which you should visually inspect every 20,000 miles. Designed in the 1930s,...
The VW Jetta is a versatile car and the most popular Volkswagen model sold in the U.S. When replacing the brake master cylinder in a VW Jetta, you should bench bleed the new one before installing...
Even though the Beetle is tiny, it still needs all the wheel studs to be safe. If you find that you can't tighten the wheel nuts, have a sheered stud or the nuts keep coming loose, you need to...
The compact Volkswagen Jetta, available with either diesel or gasoline engine, is VW's top seller. These vehicles use long-lived full synthetic fluids in almost all cases. Ideally you should find...
Long known for its high quality and reliability, Volkswagen has struggled in recent model years with repeated oil sludge problems that damaged or destroyed Passat engines. Nonetheless the VW...
The venerable Volkswagen Beetle was produced in its original form from 1938 to 2003. In 2003, Volkswagen introduced the "New Beetle" which, although it has some cosmetic similarities to the...
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