VW GTI - Reliability, Performance, and Comparisons

The 7 Most Common VW 1.8t Engine Problems

ByTrey April 8, 2021June 29, 2023

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 &…

The 7 Most Common VW 1.4 TSI Engine Problems

ByTrey March 21, 2021June 29, 2023

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…

The 6 Most Common VW 2.5 Engine Problems

ByTrey February 20, 2021June 29, 2023

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…

The 7 Most Common Volkswagen EA888 Engine Problems

ByTrey January 28, 2021June 29, 2023

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…

The 6 Most Common VW Vr6 Engine Problems

ByTrey January 12, 2021June 29, 2023

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…

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Upgraded Volkswagen MK7 GTI Downpipe Guide

ByTrey November 17, 2020September 11, 2023

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…

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Volkswagen MK6 GTI Downpipe Upgrade Guide

ByTrey November 11, 2020July 5, 2023

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…

VW MK6 JB4 Tunes - GTI, R, and GLI Tuning

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VW MK6 GTI, R, & Jetta GLI Tuning Guide

ByTrey October 13, 2020September 11, 2023

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 is a Volkswagen MK3, MK4, MK5?

ByTrey September 3, 2020September 11, 2023

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…

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The 5 Best Volkswagen MK7 GTI Mods

ByTrey August 24, 2020September 11, 2023

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,…

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

ByTrey August 21, 2020September 11, 2023

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…

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The 6 Most Common Volkswagen MK6 GTI Problems

ByTrey August 9, 2020June 29, 2023

Article Updated: January 20, 2023 Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The 6th Gen Volkswagen GTI was first introduced at the Paris Motor Show in October of 2008 and was coined as the “reengineered facelift” to the Volkswagen MK5 GTI….