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The shock absorber support on Audi 80 B3 and B4 cars, as well as VW Passat B3, B4 (the front suspension is exactly the same), can work for at least 70-80 thousand kilometers. And usually more. However, many drivers complain about the fragility of the Audi shock absorber strut support. We will analyze why this happens, which shock absorber support is better to buy, and how to replace it correctly below.
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Volkswagen Passat cars have been making owners happy for more than 30 years with their reliability and durability. But, like any car, it has to change consumable spare parts, such as VW brake pads, front or rear. This is a simple procedure that does not require special knowledge. But there is one peculiarity, taking into account which you need to choose the pads by article number.
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It is well known that diesel engines warm-up very lazily in winter. Especially modern, with a complex cooling system. Such as the 2.0 TDI CR CFGB diesel with robotic DSG6 transmission. This tandem is most often installed on the Octavia A5, Golf 6, Superb, and a lot of other VAG models. If the engine warms up badly and for a long time, it may not be the main thermostat that is to blame.
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The 1.2 TSI EA111 small-block turbocharged engine is used in a number of VAG models: A3 2 (8P), Fabia 2 (5J), Roomster 1 (5J), Yeti 1 (5L), Caddy 3 (2K), Golf 6 (5K), Polo 5 (6R) and some others. The biggest problem with these engines is a weak timing chain. Let's find out how to replace it and extend its service life.
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The VW Golf 3 was an excellent car for its price. It is still competitive in its price range, but with the proviso that it is more and more difficult to find a copy in good condition. As any old car in Golf III has problems with attachments which have exhausted their resource. In particular, the starter of Golf III can bring several surprises at once.
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Vibration transmitted to the cabin, squeaks, tapping in the engine compartment - these are the main symptoms that the left engine and gearbox mount on any VAG cars - Volkswagen, Skoda, Audi, Seat - produces. The price of a new original mount can confuse many. Therefore, we suggest considering the restoration and repair of the VAG engine mount as at least a temporary measure.
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In this review, we will consider the main malfunctions, problematic parts and repair methods for the Bosch starter with the catalog number 02M911023P. The starter is installed on popular cars of the VAG alliance—Audi, Seat, Škoda Superb, VW Passat, VW Golf with 1.6-2.0 liter engines.
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