P0411 VW 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 injection system because it will read "Secondary Air Injection System - Insufficient Flow Detected " but can cause confusion pinpointing the exact issue. As the definition states, the ECM … [Read more...] about P0411 Volkswagen Fault Code: Diagnosis & Repair
The 6 Most Common VW 2.5 Engine Problems
The Volkswagen 2.5 engine was first introduced in 1991 to 1995 in the Volkswagen Eurovan. The VW 2.5 engine didn't make a return until 2005 and made up until 2014 in a number of different Volkswagen vehicles. These naturally aspirated engines feature 3 different versions: 109hp &, 148hp | 166 ft-lbs, & 168hp | 176 ft-lbs), all of which have 5 cylinders. Engines with 5 … [Read more...] about The 6 Most Common VW 2.5 Engine Problems
The 7 Most Common Volkswagen EA888 Engine Problems
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 referred to as 1.8 TSI EA888 Gen1, 1.8 TSI EA888 Gen2, & 1.8 TSI EA888 Gen3. All of the 1.8 engines feature a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder K03 turbocharged (except Gen3, which had a IS12 turbo) engine that … [Read more...] about The 7 Most Common Volkswagen EA888 Engine Problems
The 6 Most Common VW Vr6 Engine Problems
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 Vr6 towards more efficient engines with progressing technology. When Volkswagen introduced this engine, it was ahead of its time, with it being almost the same size as their signature inline 4s but having 6 zig zag cylinders resting … [Read more...] about The 6 Most Common VW Vr6 Engine Problems
Upgraded Volkswagen MK7 GTI Downpipe Guide
MK7 GTI Downpipe Guide The MK7 GTI (2013 - 2020) came with an impressive 2.0t TSI engine and a 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 at a downpipe for one of your first mods. We're writing this guide … [Read more...] about Upgraded Volkswagen MK7 GTI Downpipe Guide