2007-02-01 14:56:16 · 5 answers · asked by m_ i 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
If you mean the reliability of your stock VW motor. There are a few things to keep in mind. It is an air cooled motor so by helping it to keep cool is important. Make sure the exhaust system has no leaks. Minimize the oil leaks if any, and keep the engine clean of any leaky oil. Make sure the rubber seal that goes around the engine is in good shape. It keeps the hot air coming from the exhaust pipes from entering the cooling fan on top. Also be sure the heater hoses are intact. If not, a big lose of cooling air.
I hope that helps some.
2007-02-02 22:44:17 · answer #1 · answered by dewhatulike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you do all the scheduled maintence, that is in the book you get when you buy it, make sure you change the oil and put the right gas grade in. Unfortunately, some people don't realize that not all new VW's can run on regular gas. For instance mine needs at least mid-grade.
2007-02-05 15:11:21 · answer #2 · answered by iggy315 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
adjust the valves, and check the timing, change the oil. It will not help the engine, but if you wash and wax the hood, it will increase your miles per gallon, of gas.
2007-02-02 00:08:34 · answer #3 · answered by George O 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That depends on what you want - reliability//leave it alone-/-/-/increasing power output //spending hundreds of dollars try bowwowautoparts.com for jobber vw parts.
2007-02-02 21:43:30 · answer #4 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give it a good rev now and then to clear out the carbon..
2007-02-01 23:27:33 · answer #5 · answered by drew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋