Sludge buildup in your VW’s engine is a very serious matter which should not be ignored. It is critical that you pay attention to this because, once there is sludge in your engine, it is next to impossible to clean it out. Eventually, this may lead to catastrophic engine failure.

The good news is that if you keep your Volkswagen on a regular maintenance schedule, sludge buildup and many other problems can be caught at an early stage and mitigated without too much effort. In this article, we will discuss how to recognize if there is sludge buildup and how to avoid it.

When engine oil is oxidized and contaminated it turns into a thick gel and settles [...]