Volkswagen Touareg:  Leaking Water Diagnosis

  If your Volkswagen Touareg is leaking water, it could mean a few different things are happening.  Some water is completely acceptable.  It depends on the situation.  It really depends on where you’ve found it, and if it is really water. Coolant or Water? If you are trying to figure out if your Volkswagen Touareg … Read more

Volkswagen Touareg:  Oil On Spark Plug Causes

If you’ve found oil on your Volkswagen Touareg’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 Touareg: Brake Sticking → Causes & Diagnosis

  Your Volkswagen Touareg’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 Touareg Brakes Sticking Symptoms Smell– … Read more

Volkswagen Touareg:  EPC Light → Causes and Diagnosis

  Your Volkswagen Touareg’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 Touareg: Signs of Alternator Problems

One of the most critical engine components in your Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg’s battery will not be able to keep the accessories and engine systems running for long without a properly … Read more

Volkswagen Touareg Stuck in Park: Causes & How to Fix

If your Volkswagen Touareg 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 vehicle 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 Touareg Stalling → Causes & Diagnosis

One of the most common issues your Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg Shakes When Idle:  Causes and How to Fix 

It can be very jarring when your Volkswagen Touareg shakes when idle.  If your Touareg 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 Touareg Shaking … Read more