The M103 and M104 Mercedes-Benz engines are as common as they are solid. These straight-6 engines carried the line for Mercedes from the mid 80's into the late 90's. In this post, we will tackle...
Abnormal vibrations while shifting and accelerating could be the sign of failing engine mounts. Failed engine mounts can result in much more than just vibrations - they often allow the engine to twist and contact other things in the engine bay, resulting in either broken cooling system components...
Fuel pumps have a limited lifespan - usually somewhere between 100,000 and 200,000 miles. Some owners are cautious and see the fuel pump as a maintenance item after the 100K mark, but for the majority of us, we run our fuel pumps until they die. There are valid arguments to be made for each...
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 transform a low end car with cloth seats into a leatherbound concert hall on wheels. Unfortunately in...
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...
Using a high quality oil is a paramount contributor to a BMW's long life and sludge-free performance. More importantly, changing it at the correct interval will ensure your engine doesn't suffer. Our resident BMW-guru Gareth Foley is back in the shop with a quick DIY on how to change the oil in...
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...
Alternator failure is not a very common occurence. And even though BMW alternators are very reliable, they will not last forever. Fortunately, an alternator in an E36 is quite easy to replace. Symptoms The symptoms easiest to spot are: Exterior and interior lights flickering simultaneously A...
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...
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