Driving with the oil filter housing plugged causes the engine to break down oil seals. When this happens, the cam seal, rear main seal and valve cover can all start to leak. How will you know when to replace an oil filter separator or oil filter housing on a Volvo?...
A look at servicing the system, problem areas including diesel particulate filters and countdown to zero Checking the AdBlue System? Using the XENTRY Diagnosis system will simplify your diagnosis. If you want to really get into the science behind BlueTEC and AdBlue®...
Getting Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts has never been easier When you need parts, you have a lot of choices, but if you are like most shops you insist on Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts. You know about their legendary quality, that there’s no monkeying around when it comes...
We examine several common repairs needed on BMW X3 and X5 models Amidst fears of Y2K and while trying to party like it was 1999, BMW was designing and building their first four wheel drive sport utility vehicle. The BMW X5 with chassis code E53 landed for the 2000...
Dave Facciuto is and the former owner and ASE Master Technician Technician of Dave’s Import Service in Medford, Oregon. Kevin Orndorff is a former technician working at Dave’s and current owner since he purchased the shop from Dave. Dave is still active in the...
Toyota created a “shift”-by-wire system and a park-by-wire system for their hybrid vehicles. We’ll explore how the park by wire system works. When you park your car on a hill, you’d like it to still be there when you get back. A runaway car is very bad. The car can be...
The steering column lock probably won’t be a problem until it is. The steering column lock locks the steering wheel in place when the vehicle has been shut off and the key or fob is removed. Different from the conventional key and tumbler, the steering column lock is...
