Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 123

Today on the automotive podcast, I will be taking your car questions. This is a Monday show so I will take your questions on all things car related. If you have a question on car repairs, tools, becoming a mechanic, VWs or anything automotive, this is the place to be. To get a question on a show like this, email me Charles(AT)Humblemechanic(DOT)com. Be sure to put “Question for Charles” in the subject.

Sponsor of the DayCRP AUTO
CRP deals in a ton of OE automotive parts. They also make the factory DSG fluid for VW. Having them as a sponsor will give us access to more information about fluids than I would ever get from VW. I am really excited to have them as a resource of information. To learn more about the great products they have, check out CRPAutomotive.com

Join me as I take your automotive questions on:

  • How much experience do you need to apply for a dealer tech?
  • Having a new car serviced at a dealer, or independent shop?
  • Tips on having proper maintenance documentation
  • Changes to Hybrid DSG services
  • Coolant sensor issues
  • How “VW Coolant Bottles Fail” ~ Video
  • What I think about the “engineered for the dumpster” state of modern car pieces
  • What is fair for a mechanic when they break a part
  • Understanding fuel trim with VCDS on a Audi A4
  • and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 123” on YouTube.

As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below. Again, if you have a question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)humblemechanic(dot)com with Question for Charles in the subject. Also if you have an idea for a show you can email me, or use the contact me form!

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What’s In A VW Mechanic’s Tool Cart

VW toolsIt is no secret that auto mechanics have a ton of tools. Some mechanics keep tools in a standard tool box. Others keep their tools in a mix of tool box and roll cart. I personally love using a roll cart or roll kart as I prefer. It gives great flexibility, and mobility.

NOTE:
This is how I personally have set up my kart. It is a setup I have had for years and years. That does not mean I am saying other ways are wrong, or my way is better. This is what works for me. If there is a brand of tool I use that you don’t like, that is cool. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.

Join me on this VW tech roll kart tour:

  • Hanging wrenches on the back
  • The down side of hanging Snap On wrenches
  • Sockets and ratchets on the top deck
  • Specialty sockets and bits
  • Extensions and trim tools
  • The must have “junk drawer”
  • Pliers and power tools
  • Axle boot tool
  • Power Probe, DVOM, Torque wrench
  • and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “What’s In A VW Mechanic’s Tool Cart” on YouTube.

Did I miss anything? Have a question on tools? As always, your questions and comments are welcome. Please post them below. If you would like to suggest a show like this, email me Charles(at)HumbleMechanic(dot)com.

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Behind The Wrench ~ Engineering Explained

Today on the automotive podcast, Jason from Engineering Explained and I sit down and talk cars. This is episode 122 of the Humble Mechanic Podcast. For those of you that don’t know, Jason is an amazing teacher of how cars work. He also does really great car reviews. Be sure to check out all his work at Engineering Explained on YouTube. 

How to follow EE
You know you want to connect with Jason, and follow him on all the really awesome social placesHow DSG Transmissions work

Join Jason and I as we discuss:

  • Jason IS Behind The Wrench
  • Learn about how Engineering Explained got started
  • Engineering Explained teaching about cars
  • Engineering Explained car reviews
  • Coolest video that Engineering Explained as covered(hint I was in it too)
  • How Jason got into cars
  • How being trained as an engineer changed the view of cars
  • Best first upgrade for a car
  • Do engineer REALLY hate mechanic?
  • Jason’s favorite car review
  • and more


Trouble viewing? Watch “Behind The Wrench ~ Engineering Explained” on YouTube

As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below. Again, if you have a question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)humblemechanic(dot)com with Question for Charles in the subject. Also if you have an idea for a show you can email me, or use the contact me form!

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How VW Parts Fail ~ TDI High Pressure Fuel Pumps

TDI HPFP FAILUREToday we are talking about more failing Volkswagen parts. This is a failed parts video that took a long time to do. We are looking at how the TDI HPFP or High Pressure Fuel Pumps fail. This has been an issue on the common rail TDI for a while. There is more to it than just mis fueling. Today we take an in-depth look at the HPFP failures common on 2009-2014 Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, and Golf.

Sponsor Of The Day
Today’s show is sponsored by Deutsche Auto Parts. They are the VW and Audi parts experts. They have great prices and awesome service. Plus they work really hard on a ton of VW DIY videos. Paul and the fellas at DAP are awesome. Also check out their new site at SHOPDAP.com

Join me as we breakdown HPFP:

  • What is a TDI HPFP
  • How does a TDI HPFP fail
    Catastrophic HPFP failures
    Non-Catostrophic HPFP failures
  • Symptoms of TDI HPFP failures.
  • How to diagnose a bad TDI HPFP
  • Can you DIY a TDI High pressure fuel pump?
  • Costs to replace a TDI HPFP
  • Teaser of TDI video with Engineering Explained
  • and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “How VW Parts Fail ~ TDI High Pressure Fuel Pumps” on Youtube.

As always, your questions and comments are welcome.
Please post them below. If you would like to suggest a part of a show like this, email me Charles(at)HumbleMechanic(dot)com. Thanks again to Deutsche Auto Parts for being such a great sponsor.TDI HPFP FAILURE

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 121

On today’s automotive podcast, I am taking your automotive questions. This is the first viewer Q and A show of 2016. I am super pumped about how 2016 will go. I think you guys are going to love the things I have planned for this year. But this show is not about how awesome 2016 will be. This is about me taking your automotive questions. To get a question on a show like this email me, charles(at)humble mechanic(dot)com. Also be sure to put “Question for Charles” in the subject!

Sponsor of the DayCRP AUTO
CRP deals in a ton of OE automotive parts. They also make the factory DSG fluid for VW. Having them as a sponsor will give us access to more information about fluids than I would ever get from VW. I am really excited to have them as a resource of information. To learn more about the great products they have, check out CRPAutomotive.com

Join me as I take your questions on:

  • Upgrade to APR charge cooler on MK7 GTI
  • Turbocharging a MK4 VR6
  • After run coolant pump will not shut off
  • Adding a filter to the cooling system
  • “How VW Heater Cores Fail“
  • MK7 GTI vs CCTA 2.0t TSI
  • How to bring an old car back to life
  • and more

Trouble veiwing watch “Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 121” on YouTube.

As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below. Again, if you have a question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)humblemechanic(dot)com with Question for Charles in the subject. Also if you have an idea for a show you can email me, or use the contact me form!

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