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Today the choice of engine oil is not a simple exercise, even within a single marque like BMW. Different engine families have different requirements, and those requirements are spelled out in great detail in BMW service literature.
The fuel tank is an integral part of engine performance, emissions control, and, safety systems. Problems are rare, but can be real head scratchers.
BMW’s newer modular engines are quite complex, both in construction and operational theory, especially in the case of Gasoline Direct Injected (GDI) engines. The industry is now acutely aware of the carbon issues plaguing these GDI vehicles.
A Genuine Mercedes-Benz battery can be expected to have a long lifetime, but when there’s trouble, the Energy Management System might tell you why.
Keeping this system free of dirt, debris, and rust is imperative.
A starting and idling anomaly that was repeated in the facility and had concerns in relation to idle quality.
BMW cooling systems have been keeping repair technicians and enthusiasts busy for a long time. Cooling system issues almost seem like the Achilles heel for BMW vehicles as they are quite common. As far back as the E30, clogged radiators and blown coolant hoses were common.
The drivelines of modern Audi vehicles are integral components for propulsion. Without a way to properly transmit power from the engine to the wheels, you’re going nowhere!
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