Volkswagen Beetle

Donut · Donut · 5 Nov 2026

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FCP Euro · FCP Euro · 5 Nov 2026

►If you neglect your engine air filter, you'll choke your engine and restrict its airflow. That restriction forces your turbo to work twice as hard, tanks your fuel economy, and still delivers poor performance. Luckily, all you have to do is replace the filter; a very simple task. Engine air filters typically last around 30,000 miles, but that's environment-dependent. Dusty climates can shorten filter lifespan fairly considerably. Replacing the filter involves opening the airbox and swapping out the filter element. You won't need any tools, just your hands to pry open a couple of clips. This…

FCP Euro · FCP Euro · 30 Oct 2026

►Like your engine, your air conditioning and heating system uses a filter to clean the air. Without it, dirt, twigs, and leaves would get sucked into the HVAC system and blown around the cabin. Instead, the filter blocks the debris, keeping you clean. However, that does mean you'll need to replace the filter once it's dirty. That typically happens after about 30,000 miles, but the exact mileage depends on your driving conditions. In this video, FCP Euro's Volkswagen Expert, Marissa Simos, takes you through a cabin air filter replacement on a Volkswagen B7 Passat TDI. 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - Job…

Donut · Donut · 29 Oct 2026

No windshield but at least we have Dynapro MT2s!

FCP Euro · FCP Euro · 28 Oct 2026

►The MAF sensor is critical to a well-running engine because it gives the engine computer the precise air-intake values it needs for fueling calculations. Even a slight variation can throw its performance and fuel economy completely out of whack. It's a common failure point on 2.0L TDI engines, and while there isn't a strict manufacturer service interval, we typically see these sensors begin to fail between 80,000 and 150,000 miles. Replacing the MAF sensor on your TDI engine is a very simple process. You'll need to unclip some plastic and remove a couple of screws, but that's about it. You c…

Jay Leno's Garage · Jay Leno's Garage · 28 Sep 2026

Around 1966, Gary Emory traded a motorcycle for a wrecked '57 oval window Beetle. With his father running the body shop at Chick Iverson VW Porsche and his brother Don on paint, he finished the very first Baja Bug in 1967, and started a movement that turned countless Beetles into off-roaders. The original was later totaled. After Gary passed away in August 2025, his son Rod Emory and the family finished a tribute, with Uncle Don, now 80, painting it the same chrome yellow he used in 1967. Rod walks Jay through how the Baja Bug got its name and how Meyers Manx fiberglass man Drino Miller turne…