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Most Reliable BMW Engines

Alex's Autohaus

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. Found in various 2004-2011 models including the E90 3-Series, E60 5-Series, and early X3/X5 SUVs, this 3.0-liter liter powerplant represents perhaps BMW’s most dependable modern engine.

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Navigating France’s Low Emission Zones: Essential Tips for Drivers

Auto Service World

The Crit’Air Sticker System Explained The Crit’Air system uses color-coded stickers to classify vehicles based on their environmental impact: Crit’Air Green: Crit’Air Green classification includes vehicles that run solely on electricity or hydrogen fuel.

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How Capacitors Protect Ignition Circuits

Tomorrow's Technician

So, I emailed Philip Austin, NGK’s Manager of Technical Training. A capacitor is a two-terminal electrical device that stores and releases energy as an electric charge. It consists of two electrical conductors that are separated by a distance. I ran across a similar coil arrangement from a 2011 Nissan Frontier.

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5 Common Subaru AWD Problems and Fixes (+Maintenance Tips)

RepairSmith

AWD Warning Light Illuminates There are many potential contributors to an illuminated check AWD system light, including: Low tire pressure A faulty wheel speed sensor An electrical issue Driving with odd-sized tires Often, the AWD light illuminates when there’s an FWD fuse inserted in the front-wheel drive slot in the fuse box, disabling your AWD.