Volkswagen Amarok:  Oil On Spark Plug Causes

If you’ve found oil on your Volkswagen Amarok’s spark plug, it should be a cause for concern. It doesn’t necessarily indicate a major engine problem.  When there is oil on the spark plugs is usually caused by a bad valve cover gasket or O-Ring (overhead cam engines).  There can be other causes as well. Any … Read more

Volkswagen Amarok: Brake Sticking → Causes & Diagnosis

  Your Volkswagen Amarok’s braking system is the most important safety feature on the vehicle.  If it does not work properly, it can put you in a situation where you can be injured or killed.  There are quite a few different situations that can cause a caliper to stick. Volkswagen Amarok Brakes Sticking Symptoms Smell– … Read more

Volkswagen Amarok:  Radiator Fan Not Working Diagnosis

Your Volkswagen Amarok‘s radiator fan has one of the most important jobs on the vehicle.  It is the last line of defense between you and an overheating engine.  If the radiator fan is not working, it’s a serious problem. Just because the radiator fan is not on does not mean that it is not working. … Read more

Volkswagen Amarok:  EPC Light → Causes and Diagnosis

  Your Volkswagen Amarok’s Electronic Power Control (EPC) light is a warning light that indicates that there is trouble with one of the critical safety and engine components of your vehicle.  These components include the gas pedal, traction control, cruise, ABS, steering system, and the throttle body. If you get the EPC light, we recommend … Read more

Volkswagen Amarok: Signs of Alternator Problems

One of the most critical engine components in your Volkswagen Amarok is the alternator. If you suspect that you have alternator problems, it’s something that should be dealt with before you end up stranded somewhere. Your Amarok’s battery will not be able to keep the accessories and engine systems running for long without a properly … Read more

Volkswagen Amarok Stuck in Park: Causes & How to Fix

If your Volkswagen Amarok is stuck in Park, the odds are that you’re not stranded.  We’ve made this guide to quickly help you get back on the road if your car doesn’t shift into gear.  Most vehicles with an automatic transmission have a linkage that connects the gear selector to the transmission. Recently, more vehicles … Read more

Volkswagen Amarok Stalling → Causes & Diagnosis

One of the most common issues your Volkswagen Amarok is likely to develop is a stalling problem.  The most challenging part of diagnosing a stalling problem is reproducing the conditions that led to the stall in the first place.  Stalls can happen at any time, and it can be incredibly jarring when it does happen. Before … Read more

Volkswagen Amarok Shakes When Idle:  Causes and How to Fix 

It can be very jarring when your Volkswagen Amarok shakes when idle.  If your Amarok has this problem, many issues can cause it.  We’ve lined out some of the most common causes below. The most common reasons a vehicle shakes when idling is a misfire or bad motor mount. Table of Contents Volkswagen Amarok Shaking … Read more

Volkswagen Amarok: Service Engine Soon Light → Diagnosis

Your Volkswagen Amarok’s service engine soon light is there to let you know that some sort of problem has been detected with the vehicle. Any vehicles made in 1996 or newer use OBDII codes, which can easily be retrieved from a good code scanner. A flashing service engine soon light is telling you that something … Read more