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StarTuned February 2012

Feb 2012 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Issues

In this issue: One of the Star Points: Ignition; Sealing the Deal; As Good As New; Floating on Air

Floating on Air

Feb 2012 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

Although Mercedes-Benz offers a hydraulic suspension system (Active Body Control, or ABC), there’s an alternative. AIRmatic suspension doesn’t need hydraulic fluid, or a belt-driven high-pressure pump to maintain a level stance. Vehicles so equipped float on a cushion of air, so how do we keep them afloat?

As Good As New

Feb 2012 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

Chemical bonding is increasingly the preferred joining technology.

Sealing the Deal

Feb 2012 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

Evaporative emissions have been tested and monitored by the ME since the beginning of OBD II regs in 1996. This system has been one of the more difficult air pollution-reduction systems to diagnose and verify. SDS software has made the job easier.

One of the Star Points: Ignition

Feb 2012 | Ignition, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features, Starting + Charging + Batteries

To run properly, any gasoline-burning engine requires three elements to work together in perfect harmony: compression, fuel, and, our subject here, spark. Maintaining this harmony insures the legendary power and performance of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

StarTuned November/December 2011

Nov 2011 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Issues

In this issue: Straight Talk; Power Plant; Cat Got Your Tongue?

Cat Got Your Tongue?

Nov 2011 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

With very few exceptions, the catalytic converter has been on every gasoline-burning car sold in the U.S. since 1975. Over those 36 years, we’ve sometimes seen them clog and lower engine performance, or lose their efficiency, setting codes and/or preventing a vehicle from passing an emissions test. Here’s how to make sure that cat’s really dead before replacing it.

Power Plant

Nov 2011 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

With all the modern conveniences found in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, it’s no wonder they also have a technologically-advanced power distribution system. The Dual Battery system helps manage this symphony of electronics.