Published May 27, 2011 in How-to. Gas prices are up more than a dollar from this time last year, according to AAA. One year ago, the nationwide average for regular gasoline was $2.79, but today, the average is $3.83.
While gas prices have dropped in recent weeks, this summer could end up being a costly one compared to last year. The brand of gas you buy could potentially save you money and impact your car’s performance. The I-Team tested the most popular brands of gas to find out how they affect your car. Continue reading ‘Popular brands of gasoline shows big differences in emissions, mileage’
Published September 14, 2008 in How-to. 
1.8T Manifold is out of the way.We are a bit behind on some news this weekend but this is why. We are dropping in a NewSouth Performance PowerGasket™ along with checking the thermostat and waterpump at 60k. We will have a how-to write up soon. Continue reading ‘NewSouth Performance PowerGasket™ install’
Published June 1, 2008 in How-to. If you are running an after market exhaust w/ a high-flow cat and are constantly getting that dreaded CEL, this part should fix it. It comes down to spacing your 02 sensor out of the direct airflow.
2 Faults Found:
- 16804 – Catalyst System; Bank 1: Efficiency Below Threshold
P0420 – 35-10 – – - Intermittent - 16795 – Secondary Air Injection System: Incorrect Flow Detected
P0411 – 35-00 – -
Car:
2000 1.8T New Beetle GLX running a GHL 2.5″ TB exhaust and GIAC software.
The steps should be identical to all MKIV’s. Placement of your sensors may vary based on your exhuats, but probably not.
Published November 11, 2007 in How-to. Don’t worry we are not getting all soft here at oneighturbo.. but I’ve been driving mostly highway lately. I love my car and I love driving it. I have done a good amount of work to improve it’s overall character. Unfortunately, I have not hit a track yet or 1/4 mile. Now that doesn’t mean I race on the public streets or drive way above the speed limit but I do like to drive fast. Fall temps are also in the air so the ‘ol turbo is lovin it! Continue reading ’5 Powerful Reasons to Drive Slower, and How to Do It’
Published September 14, 2007 in How-to. A first in our long overdue How-To series!
Please bookmark, digg or download the PDF (180k) for your convenience! Continue reading ‘How-to: Mass Air Flow cleaning for the MKIV Volkswagen’
