API, ACEA, ILSAC, long-life, SAE, JASO, what does this all mean? How does engine oil work, and how is it made? How should I break in a new engine? We have the answers to all of your most-asked...
Keeping your engine’s coolant inside of its cooling system is as essential as it seems. Without the coolant, the engine would overheat, leading to a multitude of possible more significant problems. Among many other manufacturers, BMW uses plastic in their cooling system because it is lighter and...
With cars being filled with more technology every passing day, the strain on their batteries continues to grow. A vehicle's battery, like many other parts, will require eventual replacement. With the battery's performance now more crucial than ever, knowing when and how to replace it will go a...
The classic air-cooled Porsche 911 has very outdated lighting by modern standards. Instead of driving around in the dark, increase the nighttime visibility and add a whole new level of safety to this classic Porsche. The US-spec air-cooled Porsche 911 came from the factory with very poor lighting...
The brakes and tires on your Volvo P1 are the two biggest factors in determining how effectively it stops. Checking on the condition of your brakes and tires is as easy as looking at them, but changing worn tires isn't something you can do in your garage. Changing the brakes on your Volvo P1,...
American automotive regulations are quite different from that of Europe’s. As such, Americans had to miss out on decades worth of performance legends, like the European-spec BMW E36 M3 and the parts that made them—well, them. Now that time has passed, many enthusiasts are changing their US-spec...
Often overlooked, the cabin filter will collect leaves, twigs, and moisture over time, leading to a moldy or musty smell. Instead of living with this, replace your cabin air filter with a brand-new one, and quickly realize the difference that it makes. Volvo’s P3 chassis vehicles, like many cars...
Whether you tear up track days or drive down to the shops, your vehicle’s brakes need to be taken care of. With the regularity that BMW E30s see some type of motorsport, the condition of their brakes is especially important. A change of brake pad compound can offer an increase in braking...
Along with changing to your spare tire and checking your oil, knowing how to change the headlight bulb on your vehicle is an easy way to keep it in proper order. They give you the ability to see through inclement weather and during the night, keeping you and others around you safe. If you’re...
The BMW E53 X5 was a wonderful first crack at an SUV by BMW. They're smooth, comfortable, and even with a base model 3.0i, they're good fun to throw around on a back road. The reason for this is due to the fact that the E53 uses suspension very similar to that of the BMW E39. The components used...
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