A functioning vacuum pump is critical to a correctly performing turbocharged engine. While driving, the turbocharger creates boost pressure in the intake, rather than vacuum pressure. A source of...
Oil changes are an essential part of car ownership. The oil’s job is to keep everything inside the engine lubricated and happy. As the oil is used, its lubricating properties fade, leading to increased wear on the engine components. The new synthetic oils that companies like Mercedes use can last...
Battery relocations are a common idea in the automotive world, though it's often best left undone. Wiring is fussy and easy to screw up, making battery relocation kits the best choice for the inexperienced. Yet even with the kits, you can run the risk of damaging the car. Rather than winging it,...
An engine's timing belt or timing chain keeps all of the components of the engine in the right place at the right time. A belt or chain skipping a tooth can cause the valves to hit the pistons, destroying the engine. Timing chain systems, while safer than belts, are far more difficult to service....
The clutch is directly responsible for transferring power from the engine to the transmission. While the clutch is often referred to as one unit, several parts make up the assembly. The clutch disc is a plate with friction material on either side designed to grab the flywheel and pressure plate,...
The M156 engine found in the Mercedes-AMG models such as the C63 AMG, E63 AMG, and CLK63 AMG, is a V8 monster. Such a massive, powerful engine requires an incredible amount of airflow, and that is why Mercedes designed this engine with dual air intakes. With dual air intakes, that means dual...
The BMW E36 has become one of the most affordable entries into the European sports sedan or coupe market. Their relative affordability and solid chassis make them great for low-budget motorsports while still being competitive. However, their attractive handling characteristics can take a...
You don’t think about your brake system until it stops functioning. Unfortunately, by then it might be too late. Performing a basic brake inspection can be done by anyone, nearly anywhere, with minimal special tools. The car shown below that we're following along with is a 2000 Audi A8, an early...
Walking out to your car on a wintery morning only to find that the battery is dead can be classified as a nightmare. To make matters worse, the car dies from a lack of electrical power on the way to work. Something in the charging system has gone kaput, and you're left stranded in the cold. Most...
If you have a severe allergy to pollen, the best thing you can do for yourself is to change the cabin air filter. Over time, the filters become dirty from catching all sorts of debris. Excess debris will cause a bad smell when using the A/C or heat and harm the blower motor. If you're curious how...
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