VW Tech Tips
Wondering how to find out what type of VW oil your model uses? VW oil recommendations, specifications, quality standards, and oil viscosity weight are specified in your owner's manual. If you have lost your owner's manual our helpful charts will help you find what type of oil spec your VW model...
Wondering what type of engine oil to use in your VW Tiguan, or the oil fill capacity and amount of oil to use? Our charts can help you find out what VW oil spec your Tiguan engine uses. We also explain the importance of using factory-recommended oil specifications, oil change intervals, and review a...
Many vehicle manufacturers use marketing statements such as "lifetime transmission fluid" or "sealed for life transmission." This is why some wonder if they really need to change the transmission fluid. Despite some authorities suggesting that you do not need to change the automatic transmission fluid...
When shopping for one of our BLAU Transmission Fluid Filter Change Kits, some owners need to confirm their transmission code. Why is the transmission code needed to service or repair your transmission? There may be different variables, such as transmission gasket, filters, and fluid types. Confirming...
When shopping for transmission fluid, many owners wonder what type of ATF their specific VW models uses. Unsure what type of automatic transmission fluid your VW takes. Our helpful VW transmission type charts can help...
This article will briefly discuss several VW Passat axle shaft and CV joint questions. Why do we recommend just replacing the VW Passat CV joint on the axle shaft versus replacing the entire VW Passat axle shaft? Also a few tips on how to know if your axle shaft needs to be replaced...
We understand the frustration our customers feel when they have suspension noises soon after installing a set of shocks and sympathize with your frustration. Please review the following information with your mechanic and perform the following suggestions before assuming your shocks are bad...
Blauparts has received reports of inadvertent damage occurring during the removal of the lower crankshaft timing belt pulley. Reassembly using even a slightly damaged pulley can cause catastrophic engine failure. Thus, we've decided to add the following information in regards to the lower timing belt...
See how to correctly diagnose Audi or VW coolant leaks discovered shortly after performing timing belt replacement service. This article outlines several steps in determining the cause of a VW or Audi coolant leak that should be followed before a "defective" water pump diagnosis can be made...
In an effort to save time some untrained technicians make the mistake of skipping important VW Passat hydraulic tensioner damper installation steps. How to prevent irreversible damage and properly compress the VW Passat hydraulic tensioner damper piston shaft is explained in this post...
What is the recommended timing belt change interval for your VW Eos? Has the recommended 2.0T VW Eos timing belt interval for certain engines changed...
