Tag: Car Maintenance
How to Jump-Start a Dead Car Battery
How to Jump-Start a Dead Car Battery. You turn the key, and instead of the engine starting, you hear a click. Or a slow chewing sound of the starter trying to get the last sips of juice and power the card engine.Yes, your car battery is dead, again.If you have time, you could use a…
How to Change a Car Tire
How to Change a Car Tire, Step-by-Step Guide. Flat tires can happen but changing a tire is not as hard as it sounds, it’s harder if it rains though.With patience and the correct tools which you already should have next to your spare tire at the back of the car that is, you can get…
Basic Car Maintenance, Oil, Filters, Fluids
Basic Car Maintenance, Oil, Filters, Fluids Keeping your car in good shape doesn’t have to be complicated or even expensive. With a little know-how and some simple tools, you can handle the maintenance yourself. In this guide, I’ll explain the basics of car maintenance: oil changes, filter replacements, and fluid checks. These simple tasks can…
DIY Brake Fluid Flush and Brake Service for VW Polo 9N Mk4
DIY Brake Fluid Flush and Brake Service for VW Polo 9N Mk4: A One-Person Guide Maintaining your car’s braking system can be done easily by one person. No need for a second person pumping the brake pedal. I show you how to bleed your brake lines and change brake fluid on a VW Polo 9N…
Handbrake Adjustment VW Polo 9N Mk4
Handbrake Adjustment on VW Polo 9N Mk4. Adjusting the handbrake on your VW Polo 9N is something you can diy. What You Need Access the Handbrake Adjuster You’ll need to get to the handbrake adjuster nut. This means you’ll likely need to remove: This gives you access to the handbrake lever mechanism where the adjustment…
How to Replace a VW Polo 9N Mk4 Wing Mirror
Replace a VW Polo 9N Mk4 Wing Mirror DIY Guide.VW Polo 9N Mk4 Wing Mirror Replacement Left Side Fix. The side-view mirror holder fell out and also the holder of the mirror mounting plastic parts inside needed to be replaced. I had to replace the left side mirror and the mirror control knob.This is a…
How to Fix Car Windshield Wiper Noise
How to Fix Car Wiper Noise. Why Are My Wipers Making Noise? Usually, it’s one of these common issues: Quick Fixes Clean The Wipers A simple cleaning method that works: Clean Your Windshield A clean windshield is just as important as clean wipers: Silicone Magic If cleaning doesn’t solve the problem, here’s a nice trick…
Fix VW Polo 9N Coolant Leak with Leak Stop Solutions
Fix VW Polo 9N Coolant Leak with Leak Stop Solutions. My VW Polo 9N coolant radiator started leaking and i needed a radiator leak fix but didn’t want to replace the radiator.Needed a quick fix and tried one of the radiator stop aka leak stop type of products.These promise they can do a lot but…
How to Fix VW Polo Idler Pulley Noise
How to Fix VW Polo Idler Pulley Noise Using WD-40. Having a noisy idler pulley in your VW Polo can be concerning. I fixed this issue on my VW Polo 9N Mk4 with the 1.2L AZQ engine using a simple WD-40 spray. The Noise Problem If you’re hearing a metallic grinding noise rather than the…
How to Replace the Coolant Reservoir and Cap on a VW Polo 9N
How to Replace the Coolant Reservoir and Cap on a VW Polo 9N Mk4 When You Need to Replace Both Parts When your coolant reservoir shows signs of damage, it’s time to replace both the tank and the cap together. Here’s why: What You Need Step-by-Step Replacement Steps Safety Let the engine cool completely before…
