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Hello! A leaking thermostat housing is a very common concern for your year model. Generally, replacing the entire thermostat housing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement) takes care of it, which includes the upper and lower sections. This is a large plastic housing that should...

If your vehicle is a standard, you can have a bad synchronizer in your transmission. The synchronizers are typically made of brass and are what make shifting from one gear to the other smooth. When they wear they make shifting...

If you are under factory warranty then by all means get the expert there to drive it. VW warranty does not last very long so I suggest you get the most out of it in the meanwhile. They'll ensure that...

Hello. Yes it is likely that there was a fuse blown (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuse-replacement) when installing the battery. The fuses that are of the most likely concern are F21,F40, F9, and F5. I recommend checking the wiring under those fuses as well....

Any leaks in the cooling system will not allow the system to hold pressure. The cooling system holds pressure to raise the boiling point of the coolant. You need to get the leak fixed and make sure all the air...

Hello. Most of the time if you are getting a noise like this when the vehicle is moving, it is due to either a tire issue or a failing hub bearing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-hub-assembly-replacement). I always check the tire tread first. If...

If the shaking is occurring with the car stationary, that would not involve the wheels or driveshaft, although it could implicate the torque converter. A shaking engine diagnostic would start with the motor mounts. If those are judged solid (there...

Hello. The "Check fuel inlet" message comes on when the computer detects that there is an issue with the vehicle's EVAP system. The EVAP system is an emissions system that collects fumes from the gas tank and recirculates them into...

Hi There! It sounds like you may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve causing your engine idle to fluctuate and eventually stall. In the mornings it is normal for the engine idle to be a bit higher...