Nissan TechNews Fall 2014
How to deal with EVAP problemts, review of valve clearance adjustments, key-off drain diagnosis, and the regenerative braking system
Read MoreSep 2014 | Nissan, Nissan TechNews Issues
How to deal with EVAP problemts, review of valve clearance adjustments, key-off drain diagnosis, and the regenerative braking system
Read MoreMar 2014 | BMW, Brakes, the bimmer pub features
With anti-lock brakes controlling wheel speed while decelerating; traction controlling wheel speed under acceleration; and advanced versions of Dynamic Stability Control, BMW drivers are safer than ever. How do we keep this winning streak going?
Read MoreMar 2014 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features
Great stopping power, pleasant pedal feel, no noise or pulsation, and long life are all good reasons to buy friction components and everything that goes with them from your local M-B dealer’s parts department.
Read MoreAug 2013 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features
Where safety is concerned, what’s more important than brakes? And now, of course, lots of sophisticated electronics are involved in stopping a vehicle. We need to keep up to speed on the systems that help cars slow down, yet not lose sight of the basics.
Read MoreDec 2012 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features
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.
Read MoreNov 2012 | Volkswagen, Volkswagen TechConnect Features
In an effort to help make its vehicles safer, Volkswagen has combined ABS with traction control...
Read MoreJun 2012 | BMW, Brakes, the bimmer pub features
It’s about time somebody told you the truth about BMW discs, including hanging pads, machining, rotor forecasting, and O.E. vs. aftermarket replacements.
Read MoreMay 2012 | Brakes, Electrical, Fuel, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features, Steering + Suspension, Transmission
Mercedes-Benz’s pursuit of safer vehicles incorporates individual systems working in concert to control speed, handling, and stopping. One critical part of this is the Electronic Accelerator. Here’s how it works and how to fix it.
Read MoreSep 2011 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features
Here’s a short brief about what these and other individual Mercedes-Benz safety systems do
Read MoreSep 2011 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features
With any tangible investment, good maintainance will yield a good return. The same can be said of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle. With proper and timely maintenance you can help retain the value. Here is how Mercedes-Benz helps you achieve that goal.
Read MoreMar 2011 | Brakes, Filters & Fluids, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features, Steering + Suspension
One of Mercedes-Benz’s main focal points is safety. SBC brake systems reduce stopping distances and allow the driver more control over the vehicle. Let us maintain this system to keep it at its optimal performance.
Read MoreMay 2010 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features
Savings on fixing brakes right!
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