Here’s an overview of Nissan’s Variable Valve Event and Lift system. We’ll look at which Nissan and Infiniti vehicles are equipped with VVEL, how the system functions, and maintenance considerations.
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Body Basics: Premier Products
In this installment, we’ll look at the benefits of using Nissan-approved body alignment equipment and associated tools, bonding and mating products, surface prep, paint and finish products and tools.
Lighting the Way
Safety is a top priority at BMW. One area the company always wants to enhance is the driver’s night-time vision. Here are some of the many ways BMW has improved its lighting systems to enhance safety on the road for everyone.
Cushioning the Blow
Among the greatest safety advancements are BMW’s various types of supplemental restraint systems. Dual front air bags, side curtain safety bags and belt tensioning devices are only some of the life-saving features found on BMW vehicles. Here are some service procedures you should know about.
You May Now Be Seated
As far back as the early nineties, BMW offered memory seating, marking a new application for electronic control units. While these systems have become more complex, service procedures remain straightforward.
Power Distribution
Getting all that awesome BMW power to the ground is no easy task. The 4WD BMW X5 has been around for a decade now, and a few years ago BMW introduced a 4WD 3 Series sedan. Let’s look at how these systems work.
Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)
Lane Departure Prevention, Intelligent Cruise Control, and other advanced controls are Nissan’s newest line of features in some vehicles.
Beyond the Belt
The automotive accessory drive belt is a staple maintenance item. Let’s take a look at the types of drive belts, material structure, adjusting tension, diagnosing problems, and a few tech tips for working with them on a daily basis.
Floating on Air
Although Mercedes-Benz offers a hydraulic suspension system (Active Body Control, or ABC), there’s an alternative. AIRmatic suspension doesn’t need hydraulic fluid, or a belt-driven high-pressure pump to maintain a level stance. Vehicles so equipped float on a cushion of air, so how do we keep them afloat?
As Good As New
Chemical bonding is increasingly the preferred joining technology.
