The oil filter housing is a common spot for an oil leak on the BMW E46 chassis. Along with the housing, the VANOS line connected to it is also a common leak point. As you drive with these leaks, they'll only get worse. Both the housing and line are under high pressure from the oil system, so they...

The water pump’s job is solely to keep the engine cool. Without a functioning water pump, an engine will overheat. Caught in time, overheating an engine won’t do any damage, but left too hot for too long will eventually kill the engine. Engines with timing belts use the timing belt to drive the...

Changing the supercharger oil on your Audi's 3.0t engine isn't a necessity; Audi themselves say that the oil is for life. But tuners and owners alike have found no harm in changing the supercharger oil, especially with an engine running more boost. The oil change itself is easy to complete and...

The start/stop feature on Volvos of the last few years has contributed to lowering harmful greenhouse-gas emissions from the entire Volvo range. The only downside to this feature is the toll it has on the electrical system. To combat the extra strain the constant starting has on the battery,...

The five-cylinder engine used in the Volvo S60 has a spark plug and ignition coil for each cylinder. Failing plugs or coils will produce a weakened spark at best, resulting in poor ignition of the fuel/air mixture in the cylinder. Without the spark, the engine will make significantly less power...

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Your vehicle's alignment is critical to your suspension components' wear and the way the vehicle drives. The alignment is all of the measurements concerning how the wheels and tires are positioned on the car concerning the road ahead. The three major components are the camber angle, caster angle,...

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 Volvo use can last up...

The functionality of the fuel system inside your Mercedes is critical to how it performs daily. The improper amount of fuel to the engine can cause it to run too lean or too rich, with both scenarios causing problems in the engine. Without knowing how much fuel you have in your tank is annoying...

A vehicle’s subframe is critical to the driveline and suspension. The suspension, engine, and differential are all mounted to the subframe, while the subframe itself mounts to the chassis. Like all of the components that bolt to it, the subframe uses bushing to bolt to the chassis. Over time,...