The Mk5 Volkswagen GTI was the slam dunk that Volkswagen needed to bring the reviewers and buyers back to their hot hatch. Among the various updates was a new engine that used direct fuel injection...
For decades, BMW has prided themselves on providing cars that drive better than the competition. A failing steering rack in your E9X or E8X can significantly affect the driving feel and performance, as well as your ability to keep safe control of the vehicle. If you hear and feel a loud clunk...
Volvos made in the early '00s are generally very reliable modes of transport when properly maintained. Few things regularly go wrong on them, though there is an issue that affects nearly every car made in that era. The alarm siren Volvo installed in those models regularly goes bad and leaves...
Key fobs have come a long way since their introduction. Once used as a way to unlock your car from afar, they’ve now become the key themselves. They can be color-matched to your car’s exterior paint and can start your car when it’s way too cold out. Even the shapes have become more design-focused...
The P2 Volvo S60 has become an excellent option for a daily commuter or a first car. Examples can be found with several different engines, drivetrains, and options for well under the $10,000 mark in good shape. However, they’ll likely have some miles on them, and that increases the chances of a...
A common failure on P1, P2, and P3 Volvo chassis are fuel pressure sensors—and you don't want that to happen. Here's a full tutorial on how to replace it. What Even Is A Fuel Pressure Sensor? A fuel pressure sensor is responsible for metering the fuel pressure inside your fuel rail, and...
The MK7 Volkswagen GTI has a fairly complex and cleverly engineered intake manifold. Because of the complexity, this means that it is more likely to need to be serviced or replaced. While the job of replacing the intake manifold isn't inherently difficult or expensive, there are numerous steps...
Volvo has always been known for their superior safety and traction control options. But what do all those abbreviations mean, and should you want, how do you disable them? TRACS: Traction Control System This was Volvo's original traction control system that used the ABS sensors to monitor and...
Interior leaks in cars are often found after it is too late. One day everything is fine, and the next, water is dripping onto your head from the headliner above. While leaks seem like a large issue, there are a few key places to check that will almost always take care of the problem. If your car...
You might already be experiencing the symptoms of a failed valve cover or PCV system on your BMW N55 engine without even noticing it. Leaks, burning oil, and dirty oil are all signs that your valve cover could be to blame. This valve cover from BMW comes with everything you need to replace the...
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