Trey is an automotive enthusiast and has a huge passion for Volkswagen and Audi vehicles of all kinds. His enthusiasm started with the MK5 GTI, and he has massively expanded his knowledge over the years. When Trey is not delivering high-quality and in-depth content, we can usually find him working in his garage on his modified Genesis coupe. Trey created VW Tuning several years ago, and he is the primary visionary behind the content.
AVB is an automotive enthusiast and has a special place in his heart for Volkswagen and Audi vehicles of all shaped and sizes. An avid lover of cars since early childhood, but his VW Life started with his MK3 Jetta. Since then he has owned and raced many VWs from MK1 Rabbits all the way to his current MK7 GTI. With this range in VW comes a lot of knowledge on the do’s and don’t. When AVB is writing articles he is working his GTI or dreaming up the next build he wants to run at the track. AVB is the primary writer for VW Tuning.
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. P0411 VW/Audi Engine Code: Secondary Air Injection System – Insufficient Flow Detected When a P0411 fault code for your VW pops up on your OBD scanner, it leads you directly to the secondary air…
Article Updated: January 26, 2023 Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Volkswagen 2.5 engine was first introduced in 1991 to 1995 in the Volkswagen Eurovan. This engine didn’t make a return until 2005 and made up until 2014 in…
Article Updated: February 27, 2023 Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Volkswagen EA888 engine was debuted with two available sizes: 1.8t and 2.0t. The 1.8t TSI/TFSI was introduced in 2007 and has been modified into 3 generations, which are…
Article Updated: January 24, 2023 Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Vr6 engine was introduced in the early 1990’s and is still being used in the Atlas and Passat. However, we are starting to see a shift from the…
The MK7 GTI (2013 – 2020) came with an impressive 2.0t TSI engine and an IS20 turbo that puts down 217hp and 258lb-ft out of the box. With stock numbers like those, VW enthusiasts want more, as with every car enthusiast. So, when it comes to upgrades on the MK7 GTI, you should be looking…
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The N249 is known to cause confusion amongst Volkswagen owners. Codes that you will typically see when there is an issue with the N249 valve can be: If you are getting any of the…
The MK6 GTI 2.0T engine with its 200 horsepower and 207 torque is no slouch from the factory. However, Volkswagen left a lot of untapped potential in the 2.0T. Many look to tunes and bolt-on mods to take their GTI to the next level. Towards the top of that list should be an MK6 GTI…
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The 4th Gen Volkswagen (MK4) Jetta, or Volkswagen Bora in many parts of the world, was first produced in 1999 and ran to 2006. For the 4th Generation Jetta, Volkswagen really tried to pull…
Tunes are always at the forefront of discussion when it comes to unleashing power. This is especially true on the EA888 engine in the MK6 Golf GTI, Golf R, and Jetta GLI. However, deciding on a tune can understandably be a hard decision. Where to even start with so many options out there? In this…
What do all those letters in front of my Volkswagen model even mean? In this post, we’ll take the time to go into the confusing abbreviations (MK3, MK4, MK5, MK6, B5, etc.) for Volkswagen models, such as the Beetle, Golf, Jetta, and the Passat. Volkswagen named their vehicles based on the generation or the chassis…
Article Updated: January 27, 2023 The Volkswagen 7th Gen (MK7/MK7.5) Golf GTI is the successor of the MK6 GTI and was first introduced in 2013 through 2020. It features an updated 2.0t TSI engine (CHHB) and IS20 turbo that puts down 217hp (+10hp) and 258lb-ft (+51tq) out of the factory. While it is quite impressive,…
Many Volkswagen MKIV owners experience various issues with their door locks acting up. Problems include MK4 doors not locking, the car not recognizing when a door is open, doors automatically locking while they’re open, etc. There are a handful of weird things that happen. If your MK4 Jetta, GLI, Golf, or B5 Passat is experiencing…