Passat (B6) :: Reduce Floating / Excess Bouncing
2010 wagon is doing great as my daily commuter and a long distance hauler for my wife and two kids on weekends, but I'd love to cut down on the floatiness and fore-aft body motion over swells. I put Bilstein HDs and a rear stabilizer bar (really a torsion beam stiffener) on my old 2000 wagon and left the springs stock after I'd read on these boards the idea that the B5 was under-dampened, and though the changes were big improvement and good compromise. People seem to like to touring cup kit, but I don't particularly want to drop the car and would like to preserve as much of the ride quality as possible.
View 6 RepliesLexus GX 2004-09 :: Excess Grease On The Frame And A-arms?
I was under the car yesterday changing my front brakes, when I noticed excess grease on the frame and A-arms. So now my question is, how much is this going to cost me at the dealership for the front axles both sides? I'm in the process of moving my family to the East, otherwise I'd do it myself.
View 14 RepliesGolf IV / Jetta IV :: Replaced Primary O2 Sensor - Where To Put Excess Wiring
Had to replace my primary O2 sensor recently. I got the sensor straight from VW and it comes with all sorts of clips and whatnot. Looking for a picture of how the wiring is supposed to be routed and what I'm supposed to do with all of the plastic clip pieces?
View 2 RepliesGolf/GTI VII :: Slight Engine Oil Overfill
I have a 3 1/2 month old GTI with 1800 miles on the clock. I check the oil regularly and noticed that the level was 1/3 down on the dipstick in the add/don't add range of the stick. My last car (a Honda S2000) had a graduated dipstick with "X"s denoting 1/10 of a liter, adding up to a full liter. It was very simple to know how much oil should be added.
As the level was down a 1/3 of the range on the stick, I conservatively added 200ml slowly and checked the stick. To my surprise, the level shows just above the"full" mark. I checked the oil on a level surface with a cold engine. I read in the manual that VW says to measure a few minutes after shut-off after oil has gone back to the pan, but I have always done an oil check on a cold engine. I understand oil cavitation and what it can do, but I'm thinking that such a small amount over will not be a problem- 200ml is equal to 0.2 qts. I considered making a tool with a turkey baster and some fish tank air hose to pull the oil out from the top. I could also jack the car up, loosen the oil drain plug, and let some oil out.
Honda - Accord :: Motor Oil In The Radiator Overfill
Our Honda Accord had motor oil in the radiator overfill. Our mechanic thought it needed a new head gasket; it was repaired about three weeks ago. The problem is still the same. The dip stick is down on oil about 2 quarts and is clear. The overflow is mixed with oil.
View 7 RepliesFord F-150 (2004-2008) :: 2006 - Excess Crankcase Vacuum Causing Whistling On V8 3 Valve
Can't find the PCV air inlet hose to the crankcase on a 5.4 3 valve V8 2006 F150. Most PCVs let air in on one bank and out the other bank on a V engine, but this engine has hoses going from BOTH banks valve covers to the intake manifold. The crankcase is under vacuum(8 inches vacuum at dipstick tube, 6 inches at each valve cover). There should be air flow in the crankcase not vacuum. No air is getting in which results in a vacuum in the crankcase.
Once the vacuum builds up enough after a few seconds when the engine is started the engine begins to whistle where air is being sucked in(can't figure out where) at a seal or gasket. If air could get in as it should there wouldn't be a vacuum in the crankcase and the engine wouldn't whistle. Where is the air inlet hose for the PCV system on the 5.4 3 valve V8? It must be clogged or blocked resulting in a vacuum. I can't find the hose and Alldata doesn't show it.
Prius (2004-09) :: Will Engine Overfill Cause Loss Of Fuel
Wrecked my 2005 and bought 2006 with 65,000k. Dealer had just changed oil and it is well above last dimple. Dealers have been quoted as saying no harm to engine by overfilling' At first I started out at 51 mpg and after first trip or two it is down to c.47mpg. Will overfill cause loss of fuel...
View 13 RepliesSubaru - Forester :: 2006 - Blowing White Smoke - Oil Overfill?
Had the oil changed in 2006 forester. They put 6 qts of oil in. The car was driven for 1 day, less than 50 miles and was blowing white smoke. Had the oil changed again with the right amount. The dealer is saying the car needs a head gasket. Did the oil overfill cause this?
View 10 RepliesLexus SC430 :: Code P0440 - Fuel Overfill Check Valve Replacement?
Replace this when they got a code p0440? If so, which way did you go about replacing? if so, did u have to drop the tank or from cutting from underneath the seat? Is this the same location as from the 1st gen is300?
View 12 RepliesPrius (Gen 2) :: 2006 Engine Runs Briefly And Cuts Out / Oil Overfill Caused Complete Shutdown
I went to a local oil change place on Tuesday morning for an oil change. Had them change the air filter (engine and cabin) at the same time. The odometer is at about 165k on my 2006 base model Prius. When the job was completed and I pushed the power button, Christmas tree. Giant red triangle of death, check engine, and the display picture with the "!" in the middle. Can't put it into gear. Engine runs briefly and cuts out. Maybe they tripped a wire when they changed the filter? Nope, all was good there. Silly little tech put it on his code reading machine to no avail.
I called the local Toyota dealership that I hate and don't use and they gave the oil change guy instructions to jump it. No dice. So I leave it in the bay and call a tow truck. Towing guy figures out how to get it into neutral and puts it on his truck to take to local hated dealership (mistake). Long day of fighting with oil change place, followed by super star service from larger dealership in Austin (60 miles away) with the service rep I always use. He diagnosed the likely problem over the phone. I didn't even let local hated dealership do the diagnostics. I put that little Prius baby on a flatbed and took her to Austin.
Well, the codes pulled were P0A0F (engine failed to start) and P3190 (poor engine power). Well, that is the magic combination along with the experience of my service rep and tech to confirm that too much oil was added. It's was about a half of a quart. Crazy, right? Well, they cleaned the throttle body, interior of intake manifold of oil residue and all is well again. The big battery was completely dead so the dealership charged it up for me.
Next morning I pick it up and big battery is charged about halfway. Not sure if they completely charged it the night before. However, by the time I got to work (maybe 5 miles), battery indicator was full (green). I had an oddity when I had a longer stop light idle later that afternoon where the battery went from 4 blue bars down to purple, but drove the 60 miles back home and today the charge seems to be fine (4-5 blue bars). I have a sneaking suspicion that there may be more issues, but for now all is well. I'm going to get the 12V battery changed soon because we're still riding on the original.
Prius (2004-09) :: Could Engine Oil Overfill Cause Check Engine Light?
I put 4 qts Mobil 1 motor oil in, with a new Mobil filter. Drove 400 miles no problem. Parked car a week. Drove car to find CEL on. Can overfull oil cause this? (I heard it can cause lower gas mileage.)
View 11 RepliesBMW - 535 :: 2008 - Battery Is Draining?
I just bought a 2008 BMW 535ia. I owned it four days before the battery died. I went back to the dealer I bought from and he told me that it was my fault -- I didn't drive the car enough. Said due to "advanced electronics" car has to be driven for at least 30 minutes each and every time other wise battery will continue to drain.
I work at home so I only drive the car three or four days a week,mostly for a 10 minute trip to town. I'm afraid to take this car anywhere. For me, luxury now means having a car that you know will start.
Jaguar - Xj6 :: 89 - Battery Draining Too Much?
I own an 89 jag xj6. Something seems to be draining the battery. It can start fine in the evening but by the next morning its dead. If it sets too long its completely dead.. nothing... The alternator appears to be charging, after running it awhile it will start again. I put a new battery in it several months ago. The former owner said something about it maybe being a switch of some sort that has something to do with the climate control system?
View 3 RepliesFord A/C :: Draining The Compressor Oil?
I have a truck, info is in my sig, and the A/C system has lost it's charge. I haven't had the truck too long and don't know how long it's been since it's been ran. I have a little background in A/C and refrigerants so I just have a couple of questions. Since this system leaked down to atmospheric pressure, how do I go about removing the oil from the compressor? I might have to remove the compressor but was trying to avoid it. I can if I need to. I know that it's R134a and it uses POE oil that is azeotrophic so you can't remove all the water and the remaining water will turn to sludge and acid. I know that I should probably change the drier and all the o-rings, but is there anything else that would need to be changed?
I know that the pressure switches are good, or at least the low pressure, because when I put some refrigerant in my girlfriends car because of a leak, I put the rest in my system to see if I could get the system to turn on and cycle. It did and I shut it off. The system was at 0 psig when I put the gauge on it and it took about 3 weeks for it to complete leak back down to 0. The compressor sounded good so I would think that it would just be a small leak. I think that the low pressure switch saved the compressor when it was low on charge. Am I overlooking anything? I have a manifold set and a good vac pump. I think I can just charge it back up to factory charge after I fix the leak and go from there.
Prius (2004-09) :: 12V Battery Keeps Draining
I've been having an issue with my 2008 for the last several months and was wondering if this is a common problem, or unique to my vehicle.
View 17 RepliesGolf IV R32 :: 2004 - Battery Keeps Draining
I am new to the R32 but I have a 2nd owner 60k 2004. The battery keeps draining, put the new one in and it was good for a day. If you jump it, it will work for about 2days and then it is drained down to 3 to 4 volts. No lights or readout on gauges. I am stumped.
View 16 RepliesDodge - Caravan :: 2003 - A/C Is Draining
Sone water from the air conditioner drains on the carpet on the right side of the car. The drain hose is open and water in draining from it. Where could I look to find the problem? It is a 2003 caravan
View 1 RepliesGolf/GTI VII :: 2016 - AC Draining To Interior
2016 Autobahn about 5 weeks old - A couple of weeks ago I noticed a DEEP pool of water in the rear passenger floorboard.
I thought a kid spilled a bottle of water or something, but now two weeks later, it's still there.
It is just water, there's been zero rain here in CA, and no recent car washing.
I believe it is from the wife's trip to work and back when she runs the AC the entire way.
I just went out and ran the ac for 20 minutes, and there is zero water dripping from under the vehicle.
1) where is the condensation drain line? I hear it's along the firewall in the engine compartment.
2) What else could cause the condensation line to drain to the interior?
3) What about the carpet? Any chance at the dealer if we push for replacement?
Passat (B5) :: 1998 - Battery Is Draining
I am having these problems on a 98 1.8T. The car starts and runs fine. Something is also draining the battery. From what I read it could be the CCM. Where to start to looking for the problem?
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