An Inside Look at Audi Turbochargers
By using forced induction, it’s possible to have smaller engine displacement and still retain or even increase available engine power.
ABS Update
This safety essential is changing all the time. Make sure you understand newer systems and how they’re integrated with other features.
Porsche Brakes: Lessons Learned from the Race Track
Superior braking is one of the features that, in the earlier years, helped to earn Porsche’s reputation of being a “giant killer” at the race track.
Yet Another Great Benefit for Independent Repair Shops
StarRewards, a brand-new program that pays you to buy parts from your local Mercedes-Benz dealership’s parts department.
derFix August 2018
In this issue: Audi Crankcase Ventilation and Secondary Air Injection; Understanding Porsche 9A1 Oiling Systems; VW Frame Dimensions; CAN Analysis with J2534; Porsche Brakes; Audi Turbochargers; VW 01M Transmission 65535 Error
CAN Analysis With a J2534 Application
Ockham’s razor: This principle can be interpreted as stating, “Among competing hypotheses, the one with the fewest assumptions should be selected.”
Nissan TechNews August 2018
In this issue:4×4 vs. AWD; The Mysterious Misfire; Ins and Outs of Oxygen Sensors; Spotting & Repairing Flood Damage
Spotting and Repairing Flood Damage
Tips on how to spot a flood-damaged vehicle, and ways that an extensive pre-repair damage assessment could present opportunities for an above-average repair estimate.
Aftermath: Getting Those VW Frame Dimensions Exactly Right
You can only do this with the proper information and the best fixtures and equipment.
Ins and Outs of Oxygen Sensors
These clever devices optimize engine performance, fuel economy, and emission control. Understanding how they work and how they wear out will assure that they report accurate information to the ECM.
The Mysterious Misfire
When things do go wrong, the knowledge required to repair a problem is more advanced than ever. Let’s take a look at those hard to find run-ability problems.
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) for Volvo started with the 1987 Volvo. This system consisted of some with dual air bags and a crash sensor.
4×4 vs. AWD
Look at the differences and see if we can better understand the Nissan four wheel drive and all wheel drive systems, how to tell them apart and, most importantly, where to look when something goes wrong.
Understanding Porsche 9A1 Oiling Systems
The 9A1 architecture is the current engine Porsche uses in their Cayman/991/GT3 & 4 platforms. It encompasses many models but generally refers to model years 2009 through the current 2018 models, although designations now also include the 9A2.
Audi Crankcase Ventilation and Secondary Air Injection
Vehicle emissions control devices have been in use for more than half a century. The crankcase ventilation system was one of the first emissions systems used on cars.
High Mileage Volvos – Automatic Transmission Plastic Shifter Parts Wear
Over the years of hot and cold temperatures, use, and abuse, some of the automatic transmission plastic shifter parts can wear and crack.
StarTuned June 2018
In this issue: Do You Understand the Science Behind BlueTEC?; Restoring the Beauty of Mercedes-Benz Carbon Fiber Components; Fuel Pump Diagnosis and Replacement; XENTRY and OBD II – Go Deep; Wholesale Team Spotlight: Al DiFranco; Mercedes-Benz StarParts
Mercedes-Benz StarParts – New Parts Line Launched
The all-new StarParts line from Mercedes-Benz offers ISPs competitive pricing and enhanced profit margins
derFix June 2018
In this issue: VW 01M Speed Sensors; Audi Climate Control Systems; Understanding Porsche Brakes; DoIP, Part 1; VW City Golf 2.0L BEV Engine Mysteries; Audi Fuel Systems; VW Golf Trunk Floor Replacement
Wholesale Team Spotlight: Al DiFranco
Based out of MBNA’s Atlanta headquarters, Al heads up the 13-person Parts Assistance Center. DiFranco thrives on being a problem solver. His motto? “We play to win.”
Volkswagen Golf Trunk Floor Replacement
The sectioning and replacement procedures for the trunk floor of a 2015 and newer Golf differ from those for prior year models. The new procedures take into account Volkswagen design changes that improve trunk floor reinforcement and corrosion protection. Here you’ll find our tips extracted from the factory-approved repair procedures.