Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 180

Today I am back in the shop studio, and 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 

Help Support The Show Many of you have asked about supporting the show. For that I thank you. For now, the best things you can do are SHARE THE SHOW, and shop with my links on Amazon. You will not spend any more money that you would normally. Here is the Amazon link ~ Humble Mechanic on Amazon or you can check out some recommended tools I have listed below. Join me as I take you questions on:

Join me as I take your automotive questions on:

  • (1:09) ~ CREWMEMBER LAUNCH COMING!
  • (4:04) ~ 2.0 Jetta engine vibration?
  • (8:17) ~ Intake sprays for carbon PREVENTION
  • (11:42) ~ CCTA recommended maintenance at 60K?
  • (15:30) ~ Is a 2017 GTI a good car for low miles?
  • Preventing and fixing carbon build up
  • And more

Trouble viewing? Watch “Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 180” 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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5 MORE Odd Things Mechanics Use To Fix Cars

It may come as a surprise, but not all the tools mechanics use to fix cars come from the tool truck. Often both professional mechanics and DIYer have to be resourceful to fix cars. Today we look at 5 MORE odd things that mechanics use to fix cars. This video is a follow up I did to a video a few years ago. One of the cool things about that video is the comments. There were some great suggestions made. A few that I have adopted as well. I highly recommend you spend a few minutes and check them out. You can see the video and comments at “5 Odd Things Mechanics Use To Fix Cars”

Help Support The Show Many of you have asked about supporting the show. For that I thank you. For now, the best things you can do are SHARE THE SHOW, and shop with my links on Amazon. You will not spend any more money that you would normally. Here is the Amazon link ~ Humble Mechanic on Amazon or you can check out some recommended tools I have listed below. Join me as I take you questions on:

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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, 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 The TDI Modification will Impact The Car

Today we are looking at a sensitive subject for many people. This TDI nonsense has been going on for over a year now, and I am glad to see something finally happen. For the last six months, my dealership has been slower than it has ever been. This is an issue across the US with many dealerships. While I don’t think we will ever fully recover from Dieselgate, at least we are moving in a positive direction.

Help Support The Show Many of you have asked about supporting the show. For that I thank you. For now, the best things you can do are SHARE THE SHOW, and shop with my links on Amazon. You will not spend any more money that you would normally. Here is the Amazon link ~ Humble Mechanic on Amazon or you can check out some recommended tools I have listed below. Join me as I take you questions on:

Join me as we discuss


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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, 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 Remove A VW Door Panel ~ Salvage Yard Tips

VW door panel DIYIn this DIY and Drive video, I will show you how to remove door trim panel on a Volkswagen. This job was performed on a B5 Passat. Removing the door trim panel can be very similar on many other Volkswagen models. The job is pretty simple and straight forward. You will have to take car not to damage the trim while removing the door panel

Help Support The Show Many of you have asked about supporting the show. For that I thank you. For now, the best things you can do are SHARE THE SHOW, and shop with my links on Amazon. You will not spend any more money that you would normally. Here is the Amazon link ~ Humble Mechanic on Amazon or you can check out some recommended tools I have listed below. Join me today:

Having trouble viewing? Watch “How To Remove a VW Door Panel~ Salvage Yard Tips” on YouTube. For more salvage yard DIYs, be sure to check out the Salvage Yard DIY’s playlist. As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below.Also if you have an idea for a show you can email me, or use the contact me form! Don’t forget to follow me at:

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 178

Today I am back in the shop studio, and 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 

Help Support The Show Many of you have asked about supporting the show. For that I thank you. For now, the best things you can do are SHARE THE SHOW, and shop with my links on Amazon. You will not spend any more money that you would normally. Here is the Amazon link ~ Humble Mechanic on Amazon or you can check out some recommended tools I have listed below. Join me as I take you questions on:

Join me as I take your automotive questions on:

  • (1:00)  CREWMEMBER LAUNCH DATE!
  • (1:30)  Issues working on Touareg suspension?
  • (3:49)  Tips for manual transmission swaps
  • (7:44)  How to replace an oil pressure switch?
  • (12:19)  Can a MIL fault mask other issues/faults
  • and more


Trouble viewing? Watch “Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 178” 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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