Volkswagen MK6 Jetta
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The 5 Most Common Volkswagen MK6 Jetta/MK6 GLI Problems

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Volkswagen MK6 Jetta (A6) was first introduced in 2010 and went all the way through 2018. Volkswagen switched its perspective from the MK5 premium Jetta to a mainstream MK6 Jetta trying to get…

Volkswagen TSI vs TFSI Engine
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Volkswagen TSI vs TFSI: What’s the Difference?

So what really is the difference between the TSI vs TFSI? The short answer is, not a lot, but there are some minor differences. For starters, TSI stands for “Turbo Stratified Injection” and “FSI” stands for “Fuel Stratified Injection”. These apply to both Volkswagen and Audi direct fuel injection engines. Believe it or not, TFSI…

VW 1.9 TDI Engine
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The 6 Most Common Audi VW 1.9TDI Engine Problems

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Volkswagen began producing the 1.9 TDI engine in the early 90’s and ran through 2007. There are mainly two different VW 1.9 TDI’s: Pre-2003 & Post-2003. Pre-2003 features a less powerful turbocharged direct-injection engine…

VW 1.8t 20vt Engine
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The 7 Most Common VW 1.8t Engine Problems

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. Volkswagen’s 1.8L turbo (20v-Turbo, 1.8 20vt) engine was first introduced in 1993 and ran through 2005. The two versions that are seen for this engine are the EA113 &…

VW 1.4l TSI Engine
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The 7 Most Common VW 1.4 TSI Engine Problems

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 VW 1.4 TSI comes in two different versions: the EA111 (2005 – present) and the EA211 (2012 – present). The EA111 has won many awards, including multiple ‘International…

Volkswagen 2.5 Engine
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The 6 Most Common VW 2.5 Engine Problems

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…

Volkswagen EA888 Engine
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The 7 Most Common Volkswagen EA888 Engine Problems

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…

Volkswagen Vr6 Engine
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The 6 Most Common VW Vr6 Engine Problems

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…

MK4 Jetta JDM
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The 6 Most Common Volkswagen MK4 Jetta (Bora) Engine Problems

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…

Volkswagen MK3 GTI
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What is a Volkswagen MK3, MK4, MK5?

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…

Volkswagen MKIV (MK4) Door Lock Problems – Explanation & Fix
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Volkswagen MKIV (MK4) Door Lock Problems – Explanation & Fix

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…