Mercedes-Benz StarTuned, Author at Automotive Tech Info

Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Service Safety

Jun 2015 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

Learning these basics can save your life – what not to touch or do, and when to refer customers to a dealer.

StarTuned March 2015

Mar 2015 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Issues

In this issue: Shake Down Driveline Vibration; Getting to know SAM; Reformulated Gasoline: Watch Out for Quality Variation!; Mercedes-Benz: Vehicle Safety Evolved

Vehicle Safety Evolved: Safety System Functionality During Collision Repair

Mar 2015 | Electrical, General, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features, Structural

Not that many years ago, the advanced safety systems found on Mercedes-Benz vehicles would’ve been considered science fiction, and there’s no question that they’ve helped prevent thousands of accidents. So, you sure don’t want to compromise their functionality during collision repair.

Reformulated Gasoline: Watch Out for Quality Variation!

Mar 2015 | Driveability + Emissions Diagnosis, Emissions, Fuel, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

Misfires, knocking, volatility problems and other issues can occur due to lack of adequate fuel quality controls. RFG quality variations can result in different engine performance from one tankful to the next.

Getting to know SAM

Mar 2015 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

These modules have been in production since just before the turn of the century, but if you still don’t understand their functions diagnosis will be more difficult than it has to be.

Shake Down Driveline Vibration – Diagnosing Driveline Components

Mar 2015 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features, Steering + Suspension, Transmission

While tracking down the source of bad vibes may not make you a lot of money, it sure can make you a hero to your customers.

Get Ready for Aluminum and Ultra-High-Strength Steel: Mercedes-Benz 2015 C-Class and GLA-Class

Jan 2015 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

It boils down to getting three things: application-specific repair information, proper tools, and a little practice with working aluminum alloys or using new welding equipment on the various grades of high strength steel.