Volkswagen Touareg Torque Converter Shuddering Causes

Your Volkswagen Touareg’s torque converter is responsible for connecting and disconnecting the engine from the transmission, transferring power smoothly. When this process fails, it can lead to torque converter shudder. Causes of shuddering can include worn torque converter clutches or the gradual application of the torque converter clutch, which may result in shuddering at varying … Read more

Volkswagen Touareg Heater Only Works While Driving: 5 Common Causes

If your Volkswagen Touareg’s heat only works when driving, there are five leading causes you should check.  They are low coolant, air pockets, a bad heater core, an airlocked cooling system, and a malfunctioning thermostat. We’ll start with the easy-to-check common problems and work our way to the harder-to-deal-with rarer issues that could be affecting … Read more

Volkswagen Touareg Check Engine Light On: Why and What to Do

The check engine is the most common warning light that appears in the Volkswagen Touareg’s instrument cluster.  Well over half of this site’s content is related to solving the various reasons why the check engine light comes on. The good news is that the check engine light indicates that there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) … Read more

Volkswagen Touareg Soft Brake Pedal Causes

If your Volkswagen Touareg has a soft brake pedal, it is a sign of a serious brake system issue. It’s usually caused by air entering the system in some way through a leak.  This article covers the six most common causes of a soft brake pedal as well as a solid diagnostic order if you … Read more

Volkswagen Touareg Bad Fuel Mileage: Causes

If you’re filling your vehicle up regularly and still getting crummy mileage, there are a few things that could be to blame. In this post, we’ll explore some of the most common reasons your Volkswagen Touareg is getting bad gas mileage. Before diving in, it’s important to note whether or not your Touareg’s check engine … Read more