Emissions Archives

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Dec 2015 | Cooling Systems, Driveability + Emissions Diagnosis, Emissions, Engine Mechanical, Filters & Fluids, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

In 1998, the SLK got a supercharger that provided the “right now” feeling normally associated with larger engines. These and other later models should be showing up in your shop by now, so you’d better know how they work.

The Return of the Mercedes-Benz Hybrid

Dec 2015 | Brakes, Cooling Systems, Driveability + Emissions Diagnosis, Electric Vehicle + Hybrid, Electrical, Emissions, Fuel, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features, Starting + Charging + Batteries, Transmission

A major hybrid automobile and truck innovator just after the turn of the 20th Century, Mercedes-Benz has engineered advanced versions of the concept that are not only highly economical, but also have a big “Wow” factor.

Eco Start – Shutting Down an Idling Engine Has Its Benefits

Sep 2015 | Driveability + Emissions Diagnosis, Emissions, Engine Mechanical, Fuel, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

Why waste fuel and produce emissions while idling at a traffic light?

Mercedes-Benz F-Cells: Field-Proven Fuel Cell Electrics

Sep 2015 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

Mercedes-Benz fuel cell vehicles can refuel in less than half the time it takes to recharge the fastest-charging electric vehicle, and can travel twice as far on a single tankful of hydrogen as a pure electric can on its batteries.

Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Service Safety

Jun 2015 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

Learning these basics can save your life – what not to touch or do, and when to refer customers to a dealer.

Reformulated Gasoline: Watch Out for Quality Variation!

Mar 2015 | Driveability + Emissions Diagnosis, Emissions, Fuel, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

Misfires, knocking, volatility problems and other issues can occur due to lack of adequate fuel quality controls. RFG quality variations can result in different engine performance from one tankful to the next.

CHANGE IS INEVITABLE: Pulse Width Modulation – Dealing With EFI

Jan 2015 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

You’ve been dealing with this concept ever since EFI became popular, but now applications are seemingly everywhere.

Fuel Trim: Adapting to the Unknown

Jan 2015 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

The concept has been around for decades, but many technicians still don’t get it. This clear explanation should help.

Oh My, I Think I've Got the Vapors!

Sep 2014 | Driveability + Emissions Diagnosis, Emissions, Nissan, Nissan TechNews Features

How to deal with EVAP problems without developing indigestion.

Narrowing the Range of Temperatures with the E-Thermostat

Dec 2013 | Cooling Systems, Driveability + Emissions Diagnosis, Emissions, Engine Mechanical, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

In order to maintain emissions compliance, Mercedes-Benz engineers have to control the temperature range the engine will operate in and develop engine management parameters within this range. This may sound simple enough, but how do you accomplish this when the car might sit for an hour of traffic on a hot summer day, or cruise at highway speeds in the dead of winter?

First Things First: Baseline that Battery and Charging System

Jun 2013 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

Much of your electrical and electronic testing will be meaningless if you don’t.

Mixing it Up

Oct 2012 | BMW, Driveability + Emissions Diagnosis, Emissions, Fuel, the bimmer pub features

Now more than ever BMW owners are concerned about their fuel mileage as well as their impact on the environment. Part of BMW’s “Efficient Dynamics” movement is reducing emissions and still providing a vehicle that is a driver’s car. How are you going to keep your customers’ vehicles running efficiently?

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