Midwest Performance Cars

AUGUST 4, 2022

This 2008 Audi R8 has a pair of cabin air filters that are difficult to access to put it mildly. The last time they were replaced on this vehicle, it was done at an Audi dealer. Unfortunately, the dealer service department did a poor job on this and jammed both filters in, forcing them to […] The post Audi R8 Engine Air Filter Replacement appeared first on Midwest Performance Cars.

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Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

AUGUST 4, 2022

Implementing a process - or multiple processes - in your automotive business doesn't have to be hard or unclear. These five steps to creating processes for your auto shop will help turn your business into the well-oiled machine of your dreams! Many owners make the mistake of not having processes within their business. Actually, that’s not entirely true - most businesses do have processes, or a way that they do things.

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Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair Management Automotive 52

Eastwood

AUGUST 3, 2022

Oh… now you messed up. You went too hard on the righty tighty, and now you have a righty loosey on your hands. You just sheared off the head of … The post How To Use Broken Fastener Extractors first appeared on Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog - Free How-to Automotive Tech Advice for Everything DIY Automotive.

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Automotive 40

Wrench

AUGUST 2, 2022

Summer is here, and with it comes unrelenting heat that can wreak havoc on your car and make for a miserable driving experience. However, you can follow a few summer car care tips to ensure your vehicle is in optimal summer driving condition, letting you stay cool and relaxed during your driving adventures all summer long. Get a free quote Why Summer Heat Isn't Great For Vehicles Hot weather can affect your car in various ways, from altering fluid levels to excessive wear and tear on your c

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Midwest Performance Cars

AUGUST 4, 2022

WHEEL BEARINGS: Here is an excellent (and brief) article from Porsche Club of America Tech writers. Wheel Bearings are one of those unseen and unsexy parts of your vehicle that handle literally TONS of workload as they allow your wheels to spin freely, that is, until the bearings eventually wear out. This is a completely […] The post Proper Care & Feeding of Wheel Bearings appeared first on Midwest Performance Cars.

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Vehicle Car 52

Midwest Performance Cars

AUGUST 4, 2022

Every time we remove a wheel from a vehicle, such as a tire rotation, brake replacement, or seasonal swap, our technicians meticulously clean and abrade any corrosion that commonly results from our Midwest winter weather and corrosive road salt. This is necessary to avoid future issues such as a vibration or abnormal brake disc runout. […] The post Corrosion Removal appeared first on Midwest Performance Cars.

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Tire Rotations Vehicle Car 52

Midwest Performance Cars

AUGUST 4, 2022

MPC offers complimentary steering & suspension alignment angle measurements with every visit. Regardless if you are here for a routine engine oil service or complicated check engine light diagnosis, we will check your vehicle’s alignment… free! The cost of setting alignment can vary, based on how many points of adjustment are needed, the amount of adjustment […] The post Complimentary Alignment Checks appeared first on Midwest Performance Cars.

Check Engine Light 52

Check Engine Light Engineering Vehicle Car 52

Eastwood

AUGUST 2, 2022

Mechanically The most basic way to deal with rust is mechanically. It takes a little elbow grease, but there are Eastwood tools available to make this job as easy as … The post How-To Deal with Rust first appeared on Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog - Free How-to Automotive Tech Advice for Everything DIY Automotive.

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