A Variation on a Theme
It’s simple: Retarding the valve timing allows an engine to make more power at low rpm, while advancing it gives more power at high rpm. How can we get the best of both worlds?
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Author: Mercedes-Benz StarTuned
Assist Safety Systems
Here’s a short brief about what these and other individual Mercedes-Benz safety systems do
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How May I ASSYST?
With any tangible investment, good maintainance will yield a good return. The same can be said of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle. With proper and timely maintenance you can help retain the value. Here is how Mercedes-Benz helps you achieve that goal.
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Framed for Success
Repair of integrated safety systems requires more than proper frame alignment
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StarTuned July/August 2011
In this issue: Star-Marked Glass; Head Games; Play It Again SAM
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Play It Again SAM
In an effort to reduce wiring clutter and streamline the diagnostic process, Mercedes-Benz has advanced the application of the CAN (Controller Area Network) concept. Let’s look at the lay of the land and, more importantly, how to use CAN to find problems
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Head Games: Cylinder Head R&R
Mercedes-Benz vehicles hold their value better than any other marque. This means customers are likely to invest in major repairs, such as those that involve cylinder head R&R.
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Mercedes-Benz Star-Marked Glass: Clearly the Best
There are many compelling reasons to perform glass replacement for your customers – and to use Genuine Mercedes-Benz Star-Marked replacement glass.
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StarTuned May/June 2011
In this issue: Mixture Formation; Power Distribution; Knowing our ABC’s
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Learning Our ABC's (Active Body Control)
One technological advance that’s largely unsung is computer-controlled suspension. Mercedes-Benz’s Active Body Control (ABC) is a sophisticated system that deserves your attention (and we’ll throw in a peek at Semi-Active Suspension, too).
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