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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 130

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.

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 as I take your questions on:

  • Buying a used Touareg
  • Reusing intake manifold gaskets
  • Working at a bad dealership
  • Working in unsafe environment
  • Most reliable 2015-2016 Volkswagens
  • Failing VW adblue heaters, and why they are not warranty
  • Dealerships fixing cam chain tensioners
  • Progressing from brake jobs to engine rebuilding as a mechanic
  • and more


Trouble viewing? Watch “Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 130” 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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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 129

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. Check engine lights, P0106 fault diagnosis, brake flush vs brake bleed, DSG power ratings, timing a VW 2.8 engine and more. 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.

Sponsor of the Day

CRP 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 car questions on:
~Updating performance and safety on a MK4
~Diagnosis of fault p0106
~Why you can’t or shouldn’t be with your car when it’s getting serviced
~Why you do not get repair information from the dealership
~Proper brake flushing vs Brake blessed
~Do DSG transmissions have power ratings?
~Timing a 2.8 V6 engine
~Should you go to tech school
~and more


Trouble viewing? Watch “Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 129” 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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The State of The Shop 9 ~ Podcast Episode127

The State of The Shop shows are when we recap the current things going on in my VW dealership service department. This is the ninth time doing this show. We talk about things like current recalls, common failing VW parts, common VW problems, and what is coming up in the Volkswagen world.

Sponsor of the day:rain eater logo
Rain Eater wiper blades. Wipers are one of the most important safety items on our cars. Think not, you must have never driven in bad weather. When you are ready to replace your wiper blades, a very easy DIY, check out RainEater wipers at RainEater.com. Plus I LOVE that their CEO is the one monitoring social media.

Join me today as we discuss:
~No update yet for TDI issues
~No update yet for 1.8t and 2.0t TSI Camshafts
~Business due to TDI goodwill cards
~Slow down due to weather
~Why I love and hate snow days
~Failing Routan transmission
~Clock spring recall
~little updates on 2016 Passat
~ More TSI oil leaks
~ Failing TSI Cam chain tensioners
~and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “The State of The Shop 9 ~ Podcast Episode 127” on YouTube.

As always, your questions and comments are welcome. If you have an idea for a show topic, please use the contact me form, or email me Charles(at)humble mechanic(dot)com

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 126

Today on the Automotive Podcast, I will be taking your car related questions. The “Viewer Automotive Question” shows are done every Monday. 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.

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 today as I take your questions on:


Trouble viewing? Watch “Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 126” 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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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 125

Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 125

Today on the automotive podcast, Paul from SHOPDAP.com and 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 us today as we take your questions on:


Trouble viewing? Watch “Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 125” 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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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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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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