Consumer Review Video - 2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo Wagon

Common problems and easy repairs on a 2005 Passat

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2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo Wagon Lights Daytime Running Light (replace bulb)
Replace a burnt out DRL

DRLs are on more than your headlights. They burn out faster and should be replaced regularly

2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo Wagon
2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo Wagon Air Filter (Engine) Replace
Replace your air filter!

Replacing a dirty air filter can improve gas mileage by up to 4%. Isn't efficiency great?

2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo Wagon
2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo Wagon Tires & Wheels Check Tire Pressure
Add air to your tires

Properly inflated tires is the easiest way to improve fuel economy. The right tire pressure is NOT on the side of your tire btw

2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo Wagon
2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo Wagon Lights Reverse Light (replace bulb)
Replace reverse light

White light when you back up - yup, they burn out and you can replace them with bright LEDs

2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo Wagon
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