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How to make it pop on the exhaust

Volkswagen Golf 2018 Hatchback 500 miles
When I rev it has to pop on the exhaust
Jaywalker from South Africa a month ago  
JA

Using oil but don't see any leaking

Volkswagen Golf 2014 Hatchback, 1.2L, automatic 250000 miles
My VW hatchback consumes a lot of oil; I have to add a liter roughly every 1,500–2,000 km. The mechanics can't find the problem. There’s no oil under the car, the engine block is clean on the outside, and there are no signs of oil burning in the exhaust fumes. The mechanics suggested removing the engine block to check if any of the seals are leaking, but the estimated cost is €9,000. Simply topping up the oil is more cost-effective in the long run. Does anyone have any ideas?
Gwylise from Netherlands 2 months ago  
GW
1 report 
Jaye from Malawi a month ago
Your piston rings have worn and they are letting oil out, you will need to do an overhaul, the sooner the better before the piston’s wear out, the block also gets eaten and eventually the crankshaft also gets affected so the sooner you sort it out the better, experienced a similar problem on my Pajero and yea waited longer ended up needing to just buy a new engine as the rebuild is almost close to the new engine price
Gwylise from Netherlands a month ago
Thank you for your answer. I will take a look at the rings.
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La vanne EGR

Volkswagen Golf 2011 Diesel  225000 miles
J'ai un problème avec la vanne EGR qu'est-ce que je dois faire il faudra la nettoyer avec un produit où il faudra la changer ?
Noufal from other 7 months ago  
NO
1 report 
Dibbley from Great Britain 6 months ago
Si votre vanne EGR est défectueuse, essayez de la nettoyer d'abord si les symptômes sont mineurs (par exemple, ralenti irrégulier, léger dépôt de carbone) pour économiser des coûts. Cependant, si la vanne est physiquement endommagée, électroniquement morte ou fortement obstruée, elle doit être remplacée. Le nettoyage est une solution peu coûteuse mais exigeante en main-d'œuvre, tandis que le remplacement offre une solution à long terme
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Car will turn off while driving

Volkswagen Golf 2016 Glow plug 90000 miles
Here’s an improved version of your text with better clarity, structure, and grammar while keeping the details intact: Volkswagen Golf 7 (2016) 2.0 TDI Issue – Need Help Hi everyone, I have a 2016 Golf 7, 2.0 TDI, which I bought from South Korea via Autowini. The car arrived in Albania on June 25, 2024. Initially, it had no issues, except for one time in traffic when the start-stop system was on—it turned off and had to be restarted manually. I didn’t think much of it at the time. Shortly after, I changed the oil, filters, and timing belt. I hadn’t driven many miles at that point. First Iss… Read complete
Myrto from other 2 years ago  
MY
5 reports 
Jayj from other 6 months ago
Sounds like the fuelpump is failing
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It takes forever to start in cold

Volkswagen Golf 2003 MK4 1.9 TDI 101 214000 miles
When I have to start it in cold, it takes 10 to 15 or 20 seconds to start it. Also lately the consumption is a little more than it used to be. I think it expels more gas from the exhaust (white/gray) than the usual and the rear windshield gets more dusty (from diesel gas i guess). And at low revolutions, without touching anything the revs are a little irregular. Can anyone help? It's usual? Have this happened to anyone? Thanks.
Igdp from other 2 years ago  
IG
2 reports 
Pistanek from Great Britain 2 years ago
its completely normal to have white smoke comming from it. you need to let it warm up for 10-15 minutes before driving. also its best to use the glow plugs for more then one time. ideally like 3-4 times(depends on the temperature). The iregular revs are also normal, once it warms up it will be stable
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Water consumption

Volkswagen Golf 2011 Variant 1.6 diesel 170000 miles
I need suggestions or support. My car consume a lot of water 1,5 litres for 500 km. Sometime it powers on even the fan when is very hot. There are signs of water even from the exhaust of the car and sometimes the is even white smoke that comes outside.
The technician couldn’t isolate the issue and recommended a Volkswagen dealership repair station. Does anyone have had the same issue or have any suggestion?
Erald from other a year ago  
ER
6 reports 

Blue smoke plus water from the exhaust and misfiring

Volkswagen Golf 2010 Hatchback  115 miles
My cars produces water, blue smoke plus misfires...it goes into epc mode and the epc goes away when i restart
Caos from other a year ago  
CA
2 reports 

Whistling/blowing noise on acceleration and deceleration + metallic ra

Volkswagen Golf 2006 1.9L Tdi 105 137000 miles
Hi,
I drive a 2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI with around 220,000 km.

Recently, I noticed two issues:

1. A blowing or whistling sound when accelerating and decelerating, which seems to come from underneath the car, possibly around the exhaust line or turbo.
2. A metallic rattling or ticking noise, especially noticeable at low RPMs.
Both noises are more noticeable when the engine is cold, but sometimes persist when hot. I haven’t experienced any significant power loss, and nothing shows up on the diagnostic scan (OBD/valise).
Could this be due to a leak in the exhaust system, a loose or damaged hose, turbo issues, or maybe injectors or valve lifters?

Thanks in advance for your help or similar experiences!
Antoine Gatie from other a year ago  
AN
7 reports 

Liquide de refroidissement qui monte en pression

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Moteur  225350 miles
Bonjour a chaque accélération j'ai ma voiture qui a le liquide de refroidissement qui monte en pression dou cela pourrez venir ? J'ai déjà fait pompe a eau 3 fois vanne egr une petite pompe qui fait le circuit automatique du liquide plus une parti du faisceau mais le problème persiste merci de votre aide
Tiff from other a year ago  
TI
1 report 

RICIRCOLO GAS DI SCARICO + AVARIA AL MOTORE

Volkswagen Golf 2004 GOLF 5 2.0 SPORTLINE 1553420 miles
QUALCUNO HA AVUTO QUESTO PROBLEMA ?
LA MACCHINA PERDE DI POTENZA E COMINCIA A TRABALLARE , SI DEVE SPEGNERE E RIACCENDERE OGNI VOLTA CHE SI PRESENTA IL PROBLEMA. È STATA CAMBIATA LA CENTRALINA DEL MOTORE , IL CABLAGGIO DEGLI INIETTORI , LA VALVOLA EGR , IL CORPO FARFALLATO, LA POMPA DEL GASOLIO (QUELLA DEL SERBATOIO ) E SONO STATI REVISIONATI GLI INIETTORI , MA IL PROBLEMA PERSISTE.
maufra76@hotmail.com from other 2 years ago  
MA
2 reports 
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