Today I will be taking your automotive questions. If you have a question about a car, car repair, DIYs on your car, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, or anything car related, ask it up. If you have a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com.  Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best way to avoid the spam monster. If you don’t get your question on this show, email it again just to be sure.

Sponsor of the Day

CRP AUTOCRP 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 today as I answer your questions on:

  • Performing a VW DSG Service
  • Watching for Transmission fluid leaks
  • What coolant to use in a 1991 GTI
  • What is Engine Coolant?
  • Becoming a VW Master tech
  • Using the proper engine oil
  • How to check a VW or Audi Timing Chain tensioner
  • Can I tune a high mileage car?
  • and more


Trouble viewing? Watch “Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 140” 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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Wookies In The WoodsIs Wookies In The Woods, Best VW Event in the US? Well based on how great the event is, anyone can make a case for that. This event is a Golf R and R32 event at The Tail Of The Dragon. A group of modified and stock VR6 r32 and TSI Golf R get together to run one of the greatest drives in the USA, The Tail Of The Dragon. Today I will be recapping the event. Thanks to everyone that made it, and all the awesome people that I met.

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Today I will be taking your automotive questions. If you have a question about a car, car repair, DIYs on your car, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, or anything car related, ask it up. If you have a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com.  Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best way to avoid the spam monster. If you don’t get your question on this show, email it again just to be sure.

Sponsor of the Day

CRP AUTOCRP 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 today as I answer your questions on:

  • Quick Answer Playlist on YouTube
  • Audi A4 that will not start
  • What are some good performance mechanic jobs?
  • Do I like my current job?
  • What to do if you think a shop damages your car
  • Are Unions good?
  • Is is safe to drive in TipTronic mode?
  • and more


Trouble viewing? Watch “Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 137” 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 To Organize sockets

What Is The BEST Way To Organize Sockets? Today we are talking about the best way to organize sockets. This is a highly personal thing. But there are some basic keys when thinking about how to set up your sockets, things like efficiency, looks, and space. So today we are looking at the best 3 ways to organize sockets in your tool box.

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What The Heck Is SYSTEM LEAN? No one likes when the check engine comes on in their car. One of the more common issues with check engine lights is a system lean fault P0171 is the most common fault code. This fault can be tricky to diagnose if you don’t understand what system lean really means. This can be too much air, or not enough fuel at the engine. System lean is not hard to diagnose, once you understand it.

Join me today as we discuss:p0171 system lean

  • One of the most asked questions I get
  • Perception of unmetered air/not enough fuel
  • Calculation based on feedback from sensors
  • How does it happen
  • O2 sensor voltage
  • Correction by ECM
  • VCDS Reading
  • VCDS Demo
  • System Rich VS System Lean
  • Diagnose system lean on my Passat
  • and more


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