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Hi all, Just noticed some blue smoke at 2500 revs. Van had been sat idle for a few days and it was only on a 10 minute drive. Oil level seems fine. Could this be just to a couple of high revs when setting off and it needs a good run out? Got a big trip coming up next week so feel a bit anxious...

Hi all, New member as of yesterday so a quick hello and thanks in advance for any advice.... I am picking up a van this week and took a bit of a risk on it. The overall condition of the van is very good. The van has been stored for a while around 10 months while the owner was out of the...

My 2016 T6 failed to start last week, this turned out to be the starter motor. Whilst i had this striped down and awaiting the new starter motor, I removed and cleaned the EGR valve and replaced the glow plugs. I fitted the new starter motor, rebuilt and added coolant. Engine started first...

Hi I have issue with a friends van t5 hoping someone can help. He was driving down the road van started smoking(black). EmL came on and limp mode for short distance then died. Garage recovered it and diagnosed Dpf. New one fitted but would not start. I have now been given the task to figure...

Ok weird one… van has been sat on the drive and not getting much use but this morning did a good 20 mile no problem. Gets back to the vehicle at the local supermarket and it doesn’t want to turn over. Every time I try the clock resets to 00:00. Then got a coolant low warning… checked the tank...

Hi, My 204 kombi dsg is poorly sick. It broke down while on the motorway at about 75, heavy juddering and smoke from rear. Pulled over and really bad misfire. RAC diagnosed as turbo to get me home to the NW from Brighton. Garage diagnosed EGR valve, replaced and no better. They then swapped...

Hi all. I use my van very little however I took it out for a short run on Sunday and within about 3mins of driving I stopped to grab a coffee. I saw some blue/grey smoke coming from the engine bay (quite a lot) had a bit of a panic on and popped bonnet. The smoke was appearing to come from the...

Advice please..I have just bought a 2016 T6 panel van with full history with 50 k on the clock for work but also weekend use etc...I was messing about yesterday and i noticed smoke coming from the oil filler cap and the dip stick...I've tried searching for answers etc but cant find much.My...

Hi all, I'm not convinced this is a re-gen but hopefully you kind people might be able to shed some light before I head off to the VW garage. Youtube video link at the below as its difficult to get a good photo Would be good to know if this is what a regen looks like or if I have a...