No matter at the front or rear, the condition of your brakes is incredibly important, especially on your large, heavy Volvo XC70. On all cars, the brakes will be larger at the front to prevent the...
The Mk7 VW GTI has proven to be a fun and capable car, versatile in its design and functionality, to be perfect for all kinds of drivers. With the right care, they can last for many years and many thousands of miles, but with cars coming out of warranty, these basic repairs and services will now...
Just like the oil in your engine, the fluid in the Haldex all-wheel drive (AWD) system is critical in keeping the components lubricated. Volvo doesn’t specify any maintenance on the Haldex system but higher mileage cars will benefit from a fluid change. Higher mileage Volvos can also suffer from...
The ignition system on your Audi B8 controls one of the three essential functions needed for its engine to run. Failing plugs or coils will produce a weakened spark at best, resulting in poor ignition of the fuel/air mixture in the cylinder. Without the spark, the engine will make significantly...
Is this the best BMW E30 M3 in America? It's not the fastest, it doesn't have the lowest mileage, it doesn't have extensive racing history, and it may not be the most original, but it is perfect in every sense of the word. Immaculate. Flawless. Whatever adjective that comes to mind when you're...
The transfer case in BMW 4x4 vehicle is what gives the vehicle its namesake capability. The transfer case is responsible for dividing the drive from the engine and sending it to all four wheels, rather than just two. Transfer case designs differ between makes, but all are designed to add another...
PCV valve (also known as air/oil separator) issues are not uncommon in late model Volkswagens. The constant strain of regulating the vacuum in modern engines wears at the internals of the PCV system, leading to a variety of different symptoms of varying degrees of severity. The PCV valve...
It's well known that the BMW N20 and N26 engine have timing chain problems. So much so, that BMW has acknowledged this and issued a recall. Along with this, there's an extended warranty for the issue. If you car is already out of warranty, that leaves you with the options of bringing it to a...
Everyone's definition of a high-mileage car probably differs. To a BMW owner, what's considered high-mileage could be a hundred-thousand miles, a Porsche owner, maybe that's sixty-thousand miles, and a Volvo owner, that could be two hundred-thousand plus. But should these "high-mileage" numbers...
The Porsche Cayenne is a do-it-all family-hauler for people who despise drab SUVs. It’s also the Porsche for those who need more room than a 911 or Boxster can provide—no matter what anyone says, it is a real Porsche. And as with most cars built by the German marque, it has the potential to last...
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