How And Why I Removed my Volvo's AWD System

If you've ever gone through the trials of removing a Vanos unit on an E36 BMW, congrats! You’re on your way to a well-functioning Vanos system. Vanos troubles can be very frustrating. They are prone to a nasty ticking noise and failed gaskets on the Vanos piston. If you go to BMW for replacement...

59 MPG highway, 48 MPG city. If you can believe it, these are the rated fuel economy numbers for the car I was driving on a flat, straight, stretch of highway. Even more unbelievable, it was not too difficult to match or even exceed the rated numbers. Just so we're on the right page, this was not...

Whenever a hydraulic braking system is serviced, it's almost always a requirement to bleed the system to ensure there isn't any air in the lines. Air trapped in the hydraulic brake lines can result in soft pedal feel, as well as reduced braking performance. Consider bleeding the system whenever a...

We're proud of our step-by-step videos to help you get the most out of your DIY experience. Most of the time, we try to document jobs that can be done by the average home-mechanic in an hour or two. Some might say we make it look easy. Unfortunately, it isn't always as easy as it seems... May...

I drive my car a lot. My car breaks a lot. A match made in heaven, right? While convenient for giving me a lot to write about, I really don't like doing the same job twice, especially when I need my Volvo S70 for blasting down the PA turnpike on a regular basis. Quality parts are worth every...

If you’re driving around in an E36 BMW M3, chances are likely that you will be a victim to the dreaded but ever-so-common Vanos failure, or noise from the Vanos unit itself. Symptoms of a worn out Vanos unit can include hesitation/loss of power below 3k RPM, higher fuel consumption, and/or a CEL...

It’s the old conundrum. After a simple brake job, a quick inspection of your brake flex-lines instills fear in your mind, giving you an unsettling thought that the next time you step on your brakes, a brake line could rupture and you’ll go careening off the road. However irrational the thought,...

BMW M54 and M52TU engines are notorious for needing their PCV/CCV systems serviced. The one thing about these systems is that they are not terribly fun to service and there are several missteps you can make during the repair process that can result in headaches later on. In this blog post I am...

We're back with another DIY video to show you how to change the manual transmission fluid on a 2006 BMW 325xi. This procedure should be the same for nearly all manual transmission BMWs, so let's get started!     Tools Required:  8mm Socket 8mm Hex Socket Drain Pan Fluid transfer pump Manual...