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The Case of the Reluctant Titan

by | April 2021 | feature, Nissan, Nissan TechNews Features | 0 Comments

It appeared to be a textbook case of strangulation. But not so fast….. Harry looked up from the morning paper as a new case file slid across his...
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Mercedes-Benz PRE-SAFE System Evolution

by | April 2021 | feature, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features | 0 Comments

Technology Advancements and Avoiding Service Snafus The Mercedes-Benz PRE-SAFE system was originally conceived as an engineering concept for a...
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A Look Inside Volvo Turbo Technology

by | March 2021 | Engine Mechanical, feature, Volvo, Volvo TechTips Features | 0 Comments

A Little History Volvo turbo The exhaust-driven turbocharger was invented back in 1905 by Swiss engineer Dr. Alfred Büchi in Germany. And the first...
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The Mercedes-Benz Certified Collision Program, Part 2 – Taking your collision business to the next level

by | March 2021 | feature, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features | 0 Comments

We discuss the three tiers of certification: What they mean, what kinds of vehicles are included, the requirements, and how to get started.

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Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC Evolution

by | March 2021 | feature, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features, Transmission | 0 Comments

Introduced over three decades ago, this feature has gone through several generations. Do you understand how to handle them all? Most 4MATIC models...
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How Volvo Turbo Systems Work

by | March 2021 | Engine Mechanical, feature, Volvo, Volvo TechTips Features | 0 Comments

The turbocharger boost pressure in Volvos is controlled by the Boost Pressure Control (BPC) valve whose pressure regulator is affected by the...
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Understanding Mercedes-Benz Lane Keeping Assist

by | March 2021 | Brakes, Electrical, feature, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features, Steering + Suspension | 0 Comments

Understanding how steering, Electronic Stability Program, acceleration, braking, camera and radar sensors interact in the Mercedes-Benz Active Lane...
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Mercedes-Benz Vision URBANETIC – More than a self-driving vehicle

by | February 2021 | feature, General, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features | 0 Comments

A revolutionary new mobility concept, the Vision URBANETIC platform from Mercedes-Benz Vans is much more than all-electric, self-driving vehicle....
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Replacing the Volvo Oil Trap and Oil Pan Sump – Understanding What it Does and How to Replace it

by | February 2021 | Engine Mechanical, feature, Volvo, Volvo TechTips Features | 2 Comments

This oil trap system allows the engine to breathe properly during operation. Here's what it does and how to replace it. Volvo has been using an oil...
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What About Mercedes-Benz Vans

by | February 2021 | Engine Mechanical, feature, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features, Transmission | 0 Comments

Since 2006 more than 185,000 Sprinter and Metris vans have been delivered to destinations across the United States. Get to know the various models...
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