Alex's Autohaus

MARCH 31, 2025

While these vehicles are aging, the engines themselves remain incredibly sturdy with proper care. N52 Modern Evolution of the M54 (2004-2011) When discussing BMW reliability, the naturally aspirated N52 inline-6 stands in a class of its own. liter powerplant represents perhaps BMW’s most dependable modern engine.

Engineering 52

Engineering Oil Change Auto Repair Auto Repair Shop 52

Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 18, 2024

It was a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis that had 55,000 miles on the engine and 20 years of environment on the paint. For a vehicle labeled as a “mid-size” car, this white behemoth took up an enornous amount of real estate at my house. Just the other day, I finally got a car moved out of my driveway. They’re excited.

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Car Banking Technical Automotive 130

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Most of these items can be diagnosed and replaced while the transmission is still in the vehicle. Transmission codes and sensor data on late-model vehicles are accessed through the OBD II diagnostic connector and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) diagnostic gateway module. It may be necessary to also check these sensors.

Technical 130

Technical Engineering Troubleshooting Hydraulics 130

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches. Many vehicles were no longer equipped with limited-slip differentials. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves.

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Trucking Vehicle Manufacturing 130

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards is an awards program recognizing both technical students’ and professional technicians’ commitment to the profession. He has developed a long tenure of customers trusting him with his knowledge and expertise of their vehicle.” GPA in 2004. He is involved in every step.

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ASE Technical Management Electricity 130

Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Ford’s Integrated Wheel End (IWE) first hit the market in 2004 on the F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. Also, scan the entire vehicle for codes. The axle nut for trucks with an IWE is a very small diameter when compared to other vehicles. This helps to improve fuel economy. This is a common failure.

Trucking 130

Trucking Engineering Customer Service Software 130

Wrench

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Dave’s Trailer Concern Neighbor Dave's 2004 Jeep Liberty Neighbor Dave's 1976 boat shows the boat trailer tail lights not working even when the Jeep Liberty tail lights are illuminated. You see, exterior lights not working on a trailer can be caused by several things on the towing vehicle or the trailer itself.

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