Volkswagen Gol:  Burning Smell → Causes + Diagnosis

  One of the most troublesome problems that you can experience in a vehicle is a burning smell.  If your Volkswagen Gol has a burning smell, there are a few different reasons that this can happen.  Typically, the smell is caused by some type of fluid (oil, trans fluid, etc..) hitting the exhaust or other … Read more

Volkswagen Gol:  Burning Oil Diagnosis

  The engine burning oil is one of the most common problems that a vehicle can encounter, particularly one with high mileage.  If your Volkswagen Gol is burning oil it is typically caused by piston rings or valve guides.     How Much Oil Consumption is Normal? Most auto manufacturers are hesitant to tell you … Read more

Volkswagen Gol P0463: Fuel Level Sensor Circuit → High Input

  P0463 is a moderately common OBDII trouble code that can occur in your Volkswagen Gol.  It indicates that the vehicles computer has detected an inaccurate fuel level reading.  It shouldn’t affect the drivability of your Gol, but it can be inconvenient. Your Gol will get the P0463 code when the signal coming from the … Read more

Volkswagen Gol: Backfiring Causes

  One of the more jarring vehicle problems that you can experience is a backfire.  It sounds like a shotgun blast and can scare you if you’re not prepared for it.  If your Volkswagen Gol is backfiring, common causes include improper engine timing, bad spark plugs, engine running rich, and plug wires (if so equipped). … Read more

Volkswagen Gol:  Oil in Coolant Diagnosis

If you’ve recently checked your Volkswagen Gol’s coolant, and it looks almost like it has butter in it, then you probably have oil in it.  Oil in your coolant is most often caused by a blown head gasket. It can also be caused by a cracked head or even a bad radiator (well sorta, you’d … Read more

Volkswagen Gol:  Overheating → Symptoms + Causes

One of the worst problems that can happen to your Volkswagen Gol is overheating.  Common symptoms of overheating include smoke coming from under the hood, a pegged temperature gauge, and a blown head gasket. Overheating can cause a lot of expensive damage to the engine.  A blow head gasket or a cracked head/block are much … Read more

Volkswagen Gol: Window Won’t Go Up Diagnosis

Your Volkswagen Gol’s windows protect you from the elements, and they protect the interior from damage.  If your window won’t go up, there are a few common issues that can cause this problem.  These include a blown fuse, bad window motor, wiring issues, and the switch.     Power Window Won’t Go Up Causes:  Volkswagen Gol … Read more

Volkswagen Gol:  Brake Fluid Leak Causes & Diagnosis

  Your Volkswagen Gol’s brake system is the most important safety feature on the vehicle.  Without a reliable braking system, it is dangerous to keep driving your Gol.  A brake fluid leak is a serious problem.  It is usually caused by a failure of a seal, brake line, master cylinder reservoir, and a few other … Read more

Volkswagen Gol: Bad Ignition Switch Symptoms

Your Volkswagen Gol‘s ignition switch is one of the most vital items on the entire vehicle.  If it fails, the entire vehicle won’t be able to run.  We’ve compiled some of the most common symptoms of a bad ignition switch.  These include stalling issues, not starting, and no power to the radio or accessories.   … Read more

Volkswagen Gol:  Bad Throttle Body → Symptoms + Diagnosis

If your Volkswagen Gol has a bad throttle body, it can cause it to run terribly.  Common symptoms of a bad throttle body include, dirt and grime, the check engine light, and an erratic idle. Your Gol’s throttle body controls the amount of air that enters the engine.  You control the throttle body position with … Read more