2013 Volkswagen Golf
Mileage
305,855
Service Date
2/23/2026
Services Performed
- Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
- Customer states HVAC is not blowing hot air. Check and advise.
- Drained cooling system. Removed and replaced intake, engine covers, and cooling hoses to access thermostat and water pump. Confirmed thermostat stuck closed. Removed timing covers to access and replace timing belt and associated components. Replaced timing belt, water pump, and thermostat with new units and reassembled engine. Filled and bled cooling system. Test drove vehicle, operating temp reached in correct time, and fan was not on until temperature threshold was reached. Noted temp did keep rising during drive though. Rechecked system and found thermostat is not opening properly. Recommend replacement.
- Spark plugs
- Replace engine air filter.
- Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panels.
- Install new battery. Clean cable ends. Perform battery adaptation to vehicle as needed.
- Drained cooling system. Removed intake manifold. Disconntected hoses and wiring to thermostat assembly. Installed new thermostat unit and reinstalled intake manifold and hoses. During assembly, found coolant reservoir cracked and seeping. Installed new reservoir and cap assembly. Bled cooling system and test drove vehicle. Engine no longer overheating, but heater is still not warm. Checked hose temps with IR thermometer. Found inlet and outlet temps very different. Suspect bad heater core not flowing properly.
- Remove lower dash covers and trim pieces. Disconnected heater hoses and removed heater core from dash. Checked heater core and found it clogged with debris. Installed new heater core and new orings. Connected hoses and filled system. Heater now getting hot when temp is turned up.
BRIAN M. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/24/2026
