How To Check For Leaks On A Plastic Valve Cover With A Built-In PCV

Let's face it, valve covers love to leak. I personally have one that needs attending to this winter. Thankfully, it's not too complex of a job on the MK5 GTI or any other car with the VW BPY engine. Whether you have an oil leak from your valve cover gasket or a vacuum leak from your PCV system,...

If your engine is having problems running, and your diagnosis includes low fuel pressure and/or abnormally loud engine bay noises, it may be time for a new fuel pump. Most 911s have an external, electric fuel pump located right beneath and behind the fuel tank at the front of the car. It is very...

A failing wheel bearing is never a comfortable feeling. Usually, you hear it before you feel it. This sound ranges in volume from a slight hum, to something like you're standing next to a helicopter. Luckily though, on an MK5 GTI, replacing the rear wheel bearings is a job that most anyone can do...

Though the styling may be questionable, side marker lights are actually required by law here in the United States. If your side marker lights have gone out, separated, or are just falling apart, a few minutes is all it takes to prevent a ticket or worse, an accident.  Tools needed to complete...

Does your brake pedal or steering wheel shudder under hard braking? Do the pads sound like they're squealing at low speeds? Does your brake pedal engage lower than you remember? If so, than it's time to refresh your brake system. Here's how to do it yourself in just a few easy steps.    Tools...

Frequent cleaning of your wheels isn't just to look good, it can actually be considered preventative maintenance. Here's a simple method using just a spray bottle and a hose that you can amplify should your wheels be in really rough shape.  Tools needed to clean your wheels: Hose Powerwasher...

One of the most overlooked services on any car is cabin filter replacement. While a vehicle is still under warranty, the dealership usually takes care of cabin filter replacement approximately every 20k-30k miles. However, as a vehicle falls out of warranty coverage, owners have a habit of...

Hey you, stop propping your hood or deck lid with a stick. Replace those tired shocks once and for all with this short DIY. The hood and deck lid (aka engine lid) on the Porsche 911 use two pressurized gas shocks to hold them open. Over time, the pressurized gas leaks out and the shocks become...

  Does your brake pedal or steering wheel shudder under hard braking? Are they squealing at low speeds? Does your brake pedal engage lower than you remember? If so, than it's time to refresh your brake system. Here's how to do it yourself in just a few easy steps.    Tools needed to complete...