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2008 Volkswagen GTI Base 2dr HB Man PZEV

2008 Volkswagen GTI
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Front Wheel Drive, 2 Door HB, Compact
21 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy
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What is wrong with my clutch?
My car will not allow me to shift in to any gear. The clutch pedal goes in/out just like normal. I had someone watch under the hood and there is no movement when I am pushing the...
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Asked by Ryan M May 6, 2013, 5:22 pm 1 reply
why would the negative cable on the battery get hot?
the battery went dead after one night of having the lights on. I recharged it overnight with a trickle charger and haven't had a good amperage since. Now i have to jump it again ev...
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My car won't run
Just stopped running. I was driving and the car sputtered and stopped running. The car will start with starting fluid, the fuel pump runs when the ignition is turned on and all t...
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Asked by Jay R March 31, 2013, 9:06 am 1 reply
How to maximize power
I purchased the vehical about 2500 miles ago im planning to do all regular maintenance. The car has 175,000 miles on it is there anything that you suggest I check or swap out to en...
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When should I change the engine oil and filter of my car?
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Asked by Martiel R February 28, 2013, 8:44 am 1 reply
Heat problems
My name is Stephanie I have a 1997 VW Golf Gti vr6. Over the process of the last few days we had to tear the dash out and everything to replace the Heater Core. When putting the ca...
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Asked by Stephanie Z January 8, 2013, 9:23 pm 1 reply
Driver side Headlight is OFF and comes ON occasionally.
Driver side headlight keeps going OFF and occasionally comes to life and turns ON. The dash board light inside does the same thing. The driver side tail light is completely off and...
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Asked by Chaitanya C January 3, 2013, 1:06 pm 1 reply
what is wrong with my car?
its a 1996 vw gti 2.0 it wont stay running. changed the spark plugs, air filter, distributor cap. itll crank but wont start. if i give it gas it will start. but you have to stay on...
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Asked by Emily W November 14, 2012, 5:14 pm 1 reply
I need replace the throttle valve pressure hose vent how much labor?
I need replace the throttle valve pressure hose vent tube how much labor?
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Asked by Jesus M August 23, 2012, 7:38 pm 1 reply
Can I fix my engine belt on my own?
There is a high pitched sound coming from my engine, and I believe the problem has to do with the belt. Is this something I can repair on my own? I have little car knowledge, but m...
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Asked by Cole D July 8, 2012, 1:18 pm 1 reply
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