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Error is P0036, "HO2S Heater Control Circuit, Bank 1, Sensor 2" - I resolved this twice before by replacing my o2 sensor that is under the passenger side. It has come up now 3 times in the life of my car. And more recently because I park outside in the winter more often, this came up now twice...

Hello all, I hope to make this post for future reference if anyone has issues. It is well documented online but just wanted to add here. I had this exact noise here ONLY on idle and without giving it throttle: Opened up my PCV diaphragm, which is a pain in the butt- be sure to remove coil...

Hello all! So I went down the youtube hole of maintenance items for our engines and kept seeing this reoccurring theme of "Remove the dipstick and the engine should stutter, then continue per normal means you have no issues with your PCV - if it runs normal with no stutters, you have a problem!"...

I recall running a 100 octane file but after the recent update, when I filled up 100, I went to my mobile app, realized its now 104! Everything I understand running a higher octane map, and using lower fuel is bad. Plain and simple. Anyone know if our engines can adjust to that lower octane...

I need recommendations for a grease gun and grease for my rear sway! Been squeaking and looking for anyone recommendation for pushing some grease into those bushings! (APR Rear Sway)

I have the original tires from the dealer on still and have about 31k miles, and I was told to just "keep an eye on the tires" but realistically should probably be replaced as they are 8 years old. I understand tires should generally be swapped out after 5-6 years regardless of their use. And...

SOLD: Rhino Ramps in Chicago Area I have a very lightly used Rhino Ramps for sale. NOTE:Since I had the car lowered, theses do not work for pulling up. You will need to use wood planks, some guys posted doing this on youtube/on here. You can reverse up for exhaust work (the only thing I used...

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assembled-by-ecs-parts/exhaust-cutout-kit-30-with-double-apex-oe-switch/020923ecs01-02kt/ (this is what I saw) I am seeing conflicting posts on this - based on the ECS test they see a little power bump (nothing big) - but the its nice to hit a button and have an...

Well my battery is finally not holding a charge - was curious if anyone has a recommendation other than just going to your local place and picking up something that is "gold" standard or whatever.\ (car is stored in the winter w/trickle charger so something that is not daily driven if that matters)

Hello all, My buddy and I are flying out to LA and driving up the coast to San Francisco on a little road trip. Our only options for car rentals are your normal rental places - does anyone know any good alternatives that would allow you to rent the car in LA and return up in San Francisco that...

I found myself up in the north burbs, and I was approaching empty and thought I'd try to google and find some 100 octane to run my tune - I could not find anything up there!! Anyone know of a RECENT thread that is updated, or an easy way to find 100 octane anywhere in the Chicago area? The...

Anyone use this product? http://www.kermatdi.com/polar-fis-advanced-dashboard-display/ Looks like a nice little tool and saw Vortex posted a link on their FB page.

Hello all, I know very little about wheel fitting on various cars (bolt patterns etc) Do any of you know where I should look to determine if I can put a set of 18" Detroits on my Q5? Some of you may call me crazy but I spotted a good set of 18" Detroits on CL and thought they might look...

Hello all, After driving my stage 2 for a while, I think its time to map out a path to stage 3. I notice the recommendations via APR to upgrade the pistons and connecting rods - but was curious what kind of labor costs we are looking at when having these installed? No way I could do...

Hello all, I know a lot of us dig various makes/models. I have a co-worker who has a 2011 Mitsubishi Evolution and I was telling him about the tuning community for the GTI, what is the comparable community for EVOs? Any good websites people recommend? He has it bone stock, and he was curious...

In the winter, which the one time I drove it, the right side of the car got hung up on an ice build up/bump - slowly went over, looked like I was alright. Come to find when I wax/clean for the first time this season, nope, left a nice little indent in the side You have to look right near that...

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This goes under, "I'm an idiot" but those of you that have replaced/cleaned the filter - what was the best way to do this? -I thought I'd just pop it off, no problem, but somehow forgot how I did the install and there just isn't enough room to just remove the front portion and I wanted to...

What jack stands do you recommend picking up? Looking to use for changing brakes.

Neighbor leaves a small ding....what do you do? -I think I am going to just leave a nice note saying "Take care when opening doors. Your OCD neighbor" Keep it nice, but let them know I am a little ridiculous when making sure the car isn't banged up. -3 Years of having my GTI this is the first...