
How to Change the Battery on a Volkswagen ( VW )
In this guide, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to change the car battery on Volkswagen vehicles.
In this guide, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to change the spark plugs on most Volkswagen vehicles.
This guide applies to most Volkswagen equipped with the four-cylinder engine typically found on VW Jetta, Golf, Beetle, EOS, Passat, etc. Spark plugs and ignition coil part numbers may vary between models, but the procedure on how to change VW spark plugs and ignition remains the same.
Spark plugs wear over time and should be replaced at the recommended interval. If the spark plugs are not replaced at the recommended interval, you will eventually notice the following symptoms:
A faulty ignition coil will almost always cause the check engine light to flash. A worn spark plug may turn on a solid check engine light or cause the check engine light to flash.
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Step-by-step instructions on how to change the spark plug on most VW four-cylinder engines.
Now that the spark plugs and ignition coils are new, the check engine light should stop flashing any more. The check engine light will stay on but should reset on its own within two to three days if there are no other problems present. You can reset the check engine light on your own or follow our VW check engine light troubleshooting guide if the light stays on for more than a week.
The pictures you see in this guide are from a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta equipped with a 1.4L turbo engine.
Values in your owner's manual supersede these torque values.
VW spark plugs can last anywhere from 30,000 miles up to 100,000 miles. The life of the spark plug depends mainly on the spark plug type. Copper spark plugs last longer, while platinum or iridium spark plugs last much longer.
Copper spark plugs should be replaced every 30,000 to 50,000 miles. Iridium and platinum spark plugs should be replaced between 60,000 and 80,000 miles. Some iridium spark plugs can last well over 100k miles.
The best spark plugs for VW are those that meet the manufactures specifications. The tip material can help the spark plug last longer, but it will not increase performance or horsepower.
Here are some highly-rated spark plugs for VW:
If you don't change your spark plugs at the recommended interval, what will happen is that fuel economy will decrease. The decrease may be small, and at first, you may not notice it at all.
If you keep ignoring the spark plugs, the spark plug will wear to the point that it will trigger the check engine light. The engine light will not only stay on, but it will flash due to a misfire caused by a bad spark plug.
Changing the spark plugs on a Volkswagen, especially on models with 1.8 and 2.0 L engines, is very easy, and some shops will change them for as low as $200. To change VW spark plugs at the dealer costs between $350 to $500.
If you have to change the ignition coils, the price goes up significantly, and you are looking at over $500 to change both the spark plugs and ignition coils.
If you decide to change Volkswagen spark plugs and ignition coils yourself, you will be looking at spending around $100 on parts, assuming you buy the parts online.
By YOUCANIC Automotive Experts Published on: Friday, July 17, 2020. |