2015 Volkswagen Golf
Mileage
150,460
Service Date
12/12/2025
Services Performed
- CEL o/a – scanned faults and printed report. Inspected top side of engine and found fuel injectors and valve cover leaking – not too bad. Large oil leak visible from top on front main side of engine, lower timing cover coated in oil residue. Checked service history, no record of timing belt being changed, it is almost 40k overdue – recommend belt ASAP unless it has been done already (may not show on report depending who did the replacement). 5 faults stored in ECM: P0401 EGR flow insufficient detected P2002 Particle trap (bank 1) efficiency below threshold P0401 EGR flow insufficient detected P1570 Engine control unit disabled Possible causes for P0401 is EGR valve or EGR cooler, engine coolant is also low – pressure tested cooling system. Looked up vin and this car is covered under the extended warranty for emission systems from VW – recommend taking to dealer for diag/repair if covered under warranty Coolant leaking from small hose to def injector – recommend new hose, looks like someone replace hose clamp previously but other end is leaking at plastic hose to rubber junction. Transmission leaking oil from front cover seal. Engine on belt side is covered in oil, determining exactly what is leaking will be difficult, but looks like main leak is either front crank seal or timing cover area, upper oil pan or lower pan may also be leaking. Oil drain plug is leaking, engine oil filter housing is leaking – looks to be just end cap for filter, but may be housing.
- Replaced coolant hose assembly to DEF injector. Topped up coolant.
- Tore down timing belt side of engine for better visibility – inspected oil leaks. Valve cover leaking oil along with injector seals on top of valve cover. Inspected front crank seal for leakage – doesn't appear to be leaking but timing belt had slight wear. Changed engine oil and filter – used 5.4L 5w30 synthetic. Topped up washer fluid and reset service indicator.
- Removed fuel injectors for valve cover replacement. Replaced valve cover, injector return line, injectors seals, and injector hold-down hardware.
- Replaced leaking transmission cover, filter, and performed DCT fluid service. Used 6L DCT fluid, set level per correct fluid temperature.
- Replaced fuel filter.
Landon S. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/15/2025
