A combination of imitation and competition between auto manufacturers has bred some of the best cars of all time. As certain cars become benchmarks, auto manufacturers and marketers take aim at...
The Mercedes 7-speed transmission was shipped in the majority of models from 2004 through 2016. By 2010, the 722.9 was offered in all models, excluding those with the V12 twin-turbo models (S600, S65 AMG, SL600. SL65 AMG). Since the 7G-TRONIC (722.9) transmission is so common, these service tips...
We often tend to think of automotive brands as being free-standing, independent entities with their own very individual characteristics. There's the design language of the exterior, interior, powertrain, and chassis, but also their unique feel and identity. A BMW looks, smells, and drives like a...
Sports cars are wonderful. They allow us to experience the limits of adhesion, intense g-forces, and unending smiles as we motor along. The passions they stir from their race-winning pedigrees, beautiful body lines, and emotion-filled driving characteristics make them life-altering things....
Turbochargers have been in use for a lot longer than many seem to realize. Lockheed’s P-38 Lightning used two turbocharged Allison V12s to power it along back in the 1940s. By the 1970s, turbocharging had become a big focus around race tracks after the Porsche 917/10 and 917/30, utilizing two...
Is your cooling fan running at full speed constantly? This is a prevalent fault on Mercedes-Benz W204, W207, and W212 models. Typically, this is a "no code fault," meaning that the check engine light isn't illuminated and there are no codes stored in the ECU. On these models, this is often the...
The front-wheel-drive layout is best when looked at in terms of efficiency. Compared to rear or all-wheel-drive vehicles, they use fewer parts, save more space, use less fuel, and offer safety advantages when in the hands of overzealous drivers. Treacherous conditions also favor a FWD vehicle...
The age of electrification is upon us, folks. The EU has placed a ban on new gasoline-powered cars after 2035, and the manufacturers have already begun to introduce the groundwork for their electric futures. Electric cars are great for what they do, but the extreme weight and size of the...
Car ownership comes in many forms, and for those of us who really love our cars, they’re an extension of ourselves. They represent what we like and carry those ideals every day whether we drive them or not. We let our passions choose what we drive and what modifications we make to have the...
As the multitude of vehicles equipped with the Mercedes-Benz M156 engine reach higher mileages, there are a handful of common issues that tend to crop up. We have solutions to these common issues as we recommend being proactive to keep your M156 engine running optimally. The Mercedes-Benz M156...