This is the time of year when the leaves begin to change color, we begin to pull out our warmer clothing, and prep our cars for the coming winter season. Usually during this time we perform some type of preventive maintenance on our maintenance schedule. It can vary from which is needed and...

This is the time of year when the leaves begin to change color, we begin to pull out our warmer clothing, and prep our cars for the coming winter season. Usually during this time we perform some type of preventive maintenance. It can vary from which is needed and which is simply precautionary....

When servicing older BMWs specifically the drivetrain, there are several areas which should be at the top of your list. These are but not limited to the Flex Disc, center support bearing, seals, mount bushings, transmission lubricants, and differential gear oil. Since this maintenance differs per...

Brake system inspections and component replacement is vital to the safety of your vehicle. For new cars a safety inspection which includes brake system inspection is manditory for your car to be considered road worthy especially if you're buying something with some miles on it like a Volvo S60 or...

A question that arises when looking up vehicle parts is the location of the production date. Many online parts reference sites and dealerships ask for the production date along with the model and VIN number when certain items such as a DME or anything which year model specific. I personally went...

In the past I touched upon the suspension maintenance of a 1989-1995 BMW E34 5-Series. There are several components which require inspection or replacement over time. The subject area I'd like to discuss is Control arm replacement. In doing so I will go into the process of replacing these items...

My friend Binny asked for my assistance in replacing the front brake pads on his 2010 Mercedes E63 AMG. His rear pads and rotors were replaced not too long ago by his indie tech so there was no need to for replacement. However his front pads were squeaking pretty good - it was time for a...

I'm a horsepower junkie. My respectful admiration of automotive art and innovation constantly falls short of my lust for speed and performance. From muscle cars to super cars, track, race circuit, or street - I want to know what's under the hood, how fast it goes, and if I can put it in my BMW...

Strut mount replacement on a BMW 5 Series like the BMW 535i is essential to the balance of steering and suspension. Failing strut mounts can cause poor drivability, noise, and in extreme cases can cause damage to the strut shaft. It is best to replace them as soon as they show signs of...

The parking brake is often used in manual transmission cars as well as automatic transmission cars especially during DIY servicing. This system can fail over time or fall out of adjustment. When this happens the system begins to lose braking or stopping ability thus the car will begin to roll...