Car Mechanic : The Most Commonly Occurring Engine Problems

Volkswagen is German and you can generally expect excellent engineering in German cars. Still, Volkswagen is a mass produced people’s car with models in various price levels. You have the Phaeton, the Passat, Jetta, Corrado, Gti and Scirocco among others. The car is generally reliable but its engine can develop problems over time. You can recognize symptoms and then take your car to the car mechanic Port Melbourne specializing in European car repairs. 

Oil sludge

Oil sludge builds up in the engine and the sludge can lead to sluggish performance as well as faster wear and tear of internal moving parts. It is best to take your VW to the car mechanic Port Melbourne and get complete oil flush done to remove sludge and restore engine performance. 

Check engine light

This light can come on due to various engine related issues such as: 

• Faulty oxygen sensor that may be clogged with dirt or defective and needs replacement
• Catalytic converter reaches end of life and develops faults leading to reduced performance and higher fuel consumption
• Loose cap on the petrol tank can trigger the light
• Overheating in the engine can cause engine check light to switch on. This requires immediate attention. 
• Worn spark plugs can cause misfiring, more vibration and noise as well as higher fuel consumption. The simple solution is to replace them. 

Coil failure 

Coil failure happens when you drive your VW about 10000 km. Your European car mechanic Port Melbourne based will replace it with an original part for flawless performance. 

Airbag malfunction

The airbag malfunction light switches on if the VW system suspects it is faulty. The best thing to do is to let the car mechanic give the car a thorough check and rectify the issue. 

Simple things you can do to maintain Volkswagen engine performance

You buy a new car and you can use it for two to three years with minimum maintenance. However, neglect can cause engine problems to arise sooner rather than later. You can take your car to the European car mechanic Port Melbourne based for regular checkups and there are some things you can do on your own: 

• Check air filters and clean them. If it is too dirty you can replace it with the right OEM part. Air filters are best replaced every 15000 km. 
• Likewise, check the oil filter if you can do or get your mechanic to do it every time you replace oil after the recommended mileage. 
• Replace spark plugs after 35000 to 50000 kms. Buy a set of recommended spark plugs and replace them one after the other. Never unhook the wires all at once. 
• Drive responsibly and sedately instead of sudden accelerations and sudden stops that will impose a strain on your Volkswagen engine. Warm up your car before you actually drive. 

Should you notice anything unusual in the engine such as sounds or smell or excess heating do not continue with the situation. Take your VW to Europei Motori, expert car mechanic Port Melbourne for a thorough check.