Automatic transmissions are fickle beasts which can be astronomically expensive if not maintained. Throw in the fact that it's a BMW, and the need for regular maintenance becomes quite clear....
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...
There is an often-repeated opinion that “real” performance cars are equipped with three pedals and a transmission that requires the driver to handle the shifting. It’s debatable whether this is the case since the ubiquitous spread of direct-shift gearboxes such as Volkswagen’s excellent DSG...
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...
If your main influences in buying a budget-friendly used performance car are Facebook groups and Instagram, then you might not know anything outside the MK4 Volkswagen GTI exists. The hot hatchbacks are great—trust us, we race VWs ourselves. But there’s an underrated option for those who want...
We’ve received countless calls from Volvo owners unsure whether they have a PCV breather system problem or an oil sludge issue. We've put together a quick guide explaining how the Volvo PCV breather system works, symptoms of a clogged breather system, and how to inspect it. Replacing the...
The Mk7 Volkswagen Golf GTI brakes are based around an evolution of over revolution concept, ensuring cost-effective and reliable performance for the sporty hatchback. By utilizing many components from the outgoing PQ35 Mk5/6 chassis, along with some new MQB-specific parts, the Mk7 GTI offers...
Chances are that many of you have received the common "Anti-Skid Service Required" message from your P2 Volvo, such as the Volvo S60 or Volvo XC90. If you haven't, there's a good chance that you may come across it in the future. This common error message tends to be found most commonly on the...
The Mk7 GTI is equipped with an evolution of the 2.0t turbocharged Volkswagen ‘TSI’ EA888 generation of engines. Although they share the same fundamental look, a limited number of parts, and utilize similar concepts, the EA888 Gen 3 of the Mk7 GTI features many distinct differences from the Gen...
Audi’s legacy of producing fast and comfortable sedans didn’t stop with their fifth generation of mid-size sedan. The B8/8.5’s lineage can be traced back to the first fast Audi, the Sport Quattro, a homologation special designed to allow Audi to enter Group B and dominate with their...
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