With many European vehicles, adding option packages can almost double the price of a vehicle - anyone who has ever played with Porsche's car configurator can attest to this. Option packages can...
Many of us have been there before - we apply the brakes to slow down our car and suddenly, the steering wheel shakes, the car lurches and vibrates, and the car comes to a shuddering stop while you wonder what was wrong with your brakes. Traditionally, this was blamed on warped rotors, and the...
Changing a P1 S40 headlight is simpler (and cheaper!) than you might think. My friend was actually quoted $285.00 for the light bulb and the install. For the price of a D2S bulb ($69.95) and 5 minutes of my time it saved her a lot. This is a step by step guide with photos to help out anyone that...
When I was a kid we had a Volvo 265, with the infamous PRV V-6 engine and K-Jetronic injection. My dad often made the joke that the K was German for Komplicated, but after having many K-Jetronic equipped cars in the family, I have come to love the system. The dawn of fuel injection Many of us...
Factory options decoders are extremely helpful tools that take the guesswork out of selecting the proper components for a vehicle. For BMW, Mercedes and Audi vehicles, there are some publicly available tools that make retrieval of that information extremely simple. Audi/VW I have yet to find a...
Nothing is inherently wrong with Volkswagen's 6-speed manual - I think it's one of the slickest, smoothest manual transmissions I've ever driven. But it's not the best. The late, great Honda S2000 holds that coveted title in my book. The S2000 has the tightest, most perfectly spaced gears, and...
Ask any car enthusiast what they believe is the proper fuel for their car and chances are, you’ll receive a variety of answers. From a resounding, “Yes! Using premium will save you fuel and improve performace!” to, “No, premium is a waste”. As a matter of fact, I’ve often questioned my own...
Our blog is getting greasy this week. If your Volvo is in need of some liquid maintenance, now is a great time to stock up on supplies and learn a few tips on how to change your oil. Jay VanGorden is our resident Volvo tech who will walk you through a basic oil change on this Volvo S60 non-turbo....
Most people refer to an oil change as simple maintenance performed every 5,000 to 7,000 miles to prevent engine sludge while making sure critical engine components are well lubricated and protected. The question that often pops up is what type of oil should be used in my BMW, Volvo, Mercedes and...
At my home in Houston, Texas, there is no single factor more critical to quality of life than air conditioning. Although that might seem like a stretch, many of you know what it means to go without when it's 100 degrees out- or worse, when it's 100 degrees out at 80% humidity... That's when we...