How often should spark plugs be changed VW?

How often should spark plugs be changed VW?

How Often Should You Have the Spark Plugs in Your Volkswagen Replaced? Today, automotive spark plugs are made with materials like platinum and even iridium, which means they can last up to 100,000 miles or more.

What happens if a coil pack goes bad?

Coil Pack Problems Usually, if a coil pack is bad, there will be a loss of fire or spark in one or more cylinders. This causes what’s commonly referred to as misfiring. Misfiring can cause drag on the crankshaft, and usually results in a very poor performing engine.

What kind of suspension does a VW GTI have?

Intake is pretty cheap as well and really opens up the turbo sound. It’s not an annoying whistle, more of a nice “Woooosh” when you get on the gas. Suspension is great on it. I have a set of coil overs on mine, and an APR rear sway bar on the highest setting (200% stiffness). It rides on rails after this and is really fun.

How much horsepower does a VW GTI have?

Stock it’s 207hp/200ftlbs. A simple APR Stage 1 tune will put you at 250hp/300ftlbs with a pretty linear power curve. For about $600 you can get a stage 1 tune and it turns this car from a 15 second car to a 14 second car. It’s a world of difference that’s WELL worth the money. Intake is pretty cheap as well and really opens up the turbo sound.

Is the VW GTI a good car to buy?

Other than the usual coil pack failures, the only issue I had was a turbocharger that needed replacing at 90K. It has never stranded me though, and Id strongly consider buying another. The car feels very refined and high quality, the factory stereo is very good, and its well equipped.

Is there a 2006 VW GTI for sale?

I own an ’08 MKV GTI and am in the process of cleaning it up to sell it. This process is bringing up memories of buying this car new and slowly doing things to it to make it mine. This car was one of the top 10 cars of the year when the MKV popped up. The new 2.0L motor is great.