Mercedes-Benz introduced the very first diesel-powered passenger car an amazing 77 years ago. While the company’s diesels have always been durable and easy to live with, today they also offer startling acceleration, incredible mpg, and amazingly quiet, low-emissions operation.
Traction Control isn’t just a matter of using ABS to throw torque from one side to the other. It’s an integrated system including ASR, BAS, ESP, and electronic throttle control, which all share data over a CAN. So, you’ve got to look at the big picture during diagnosis.
“Self-adaptation” is how M-B refers to fuel trim, and that’s actually more descriptive. Regardless, understanding this electronic engine management feature will help you cure MIL-on complaints, failed emissions tests, etc.
Volkswagen has been working hard to make its automatic transmissions more efficient. They shift faster and more smoothly than ever before. Let’s see what we can do to keep it that way.
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