Do you get an annoying door rattle when you drive over bumps on the road? It could be a loose, misaligned or broken door panel clip. While driving my 2004 Saab 9-3 over bumps I was hearing a bad...
Volvo has specified a few different power steering fluids over the last 15-20 years. Due to some overlap, it can be confusing which one is actually specified for your vehicle. P80 Focusing mainly on the front wheel drive models, the 93-00 P80 Platform consisted of the 850, S70, and V70 models....
In the quest for performance, few bolt-on modifications are as universally loved as the cold air intake. Aftermarket cold air intakes can manifest in many forms, ranging from stock-like looks and performance, to complete intake replacements that utilize none of the car's original components. The...
For those of us fortunate to live in areas that see snow, salt is often used on the roadways to prevent the formation of ice and yield safe driving conditions. Inevitably, salt will cover the car, however the rocker panels will take the most abuse due to their proximity to the wheels. This makes...
There are many things one can do to a BMW 328is to give it better performance and better sound, and my favorite is installing a performance catback exhaust. The exhaust on your car is usually broken down to three sections; header/exhaust manifold, mid-section (where the catalytic converters and...
The PCV system is often neglected, which can lead to some serious problems. The vent system serves to move fumes from the hot oil, being used to lubricate everything inside the engine, to the intake system to be burned off harmlessly. When the system is clear and working as it should you would...
Have one of your low-beam headlamp bulbs gone out? Your Saab 9-3 likely has daytime running lights that use low-beam bulbs which means this may be a frequent maintenance item to replace. After hearing from other Saab owners having to replace bulbs multiple times a year I would go for “extended...
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The transmission mount bushings on the E36 like the BMW 325i are rubber, and like most things rubber, they tend to wear. Rubber is used in cars to reduce vibrations, and after many years and many miles the rubber tends to break down and deteriorate. While driving a stock BMW, it's possible to see...
The camshaft position sensor has influence on many very important parts on a BMW. In conjunction with the crankshaft position sensor, it communicates with the car’s DME and assists in the calculation of fuel + spark timing. If the camshaft position sensor is not working correctly, your car will...