You have to extrapolate from what various tests can tell you, plus think about “the big picture” before you take things apart and maybe make a big mistake.
Engine Mechanicals
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Tires, Wheels, and So Much More
You can’t just choose “Round and Black” anymore…
Understanding the Mercedes-Benz 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission
Like two sticks? Ingenious technology yields the smooth and efficient 7G-DCT.
Body Beautiful
A beautiful finish sells more than just new cars: It can help promote a strong word-of-mouth reputation for your shop. Feed your buzz with these vehicle finish care tips.
Mercedes-Benz Wiring Harness Repair
The Mercedes-Benz Wiring Harness Repair Kit contains every type of terminal, connector, and tool needed for wiring harness repairs.
XENTRY Diagnostic System
Star Tuned explores the latest developments in this exceptional technical resource.
Serpentine Belts & Pulleys
Dealing with apparent “belt noise” is often the first step in recognizing that a belt and possibly other system components are worn out, or operating under duress — it might be only a matter of time before a breakdown on the road.
Adhesive Bonding and Riveting – The Cold-Joining Advantage
Heat from welding can seriously compromise the strength of the advanced materials used in modern Mercedes-Benz vehicles, so adhesive bonding and riveting have become mandatory skills for collision techs. Cold joining has other advantages, too.
Tracing Parasitic Drains (Why did that Battery Have to Die?)
More often than not, tracing parasitic drains can require a substantial amount of detective work. That’s the tough part. Once you’ve identified the source of a key-off current draw, the repair is usually simple.
Mit Kompressor
In 1998, the SLK got a supercharger that provided the “right now” feeling normally associated with larger engines. These and other later models should be showing up in your shop by now, so you’d better know how they work.
What is StarTuned?
StarTuned is a quarterly publication, available in print, first. To get the next printed issue, contact your local MB dealer and ask to be included on the mailing list. Or, order one through the publisher, Automotive Data Media.
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