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Range Rover Common Problems

Alex's Autohaus

naturally aspirated and supercharged engines both show oil leak issues around 60,000 miles 2013-2016: Continued issues with timing cover leaks on 5.0L We recommend more frequent oil changes because poor lubrication is one of the primary reasons for the chains to stretch. Model Year Specifics: 2003-2005: 4.4L

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VW 2.0L TDI Diesel Service Opportunities

Tomorrow's Technician

TDI VWs were purchased from customers in 2016 and 2017. Oil Changes VW recommends changing the oil every 10,000 miles and specifies that the 5W-30 oil must meet the VW 507 00 standard. If you look at their title history, you may see an interesting two-year gap where they racked up only 15 to 20 miles.

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Will electric cars bring less work to the industry?

Auto Mechanic School Edu

Electric cars require little maintenance such as oil changes and don’t really break down much. 2017 article in The Washington Post titled “‘People are freaking out.’ According to businessinsider.com, in May of 2017, electronic vehicles only accounted for 1% of all auto sales.

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Bridging the past and present: Totten Tire may be Birch Run’s best kept secret in tires

Tire Review Magazine

The couple expanded the business in the early 1990s, adding an oil change facility onto one end of the building. The day finally came in 2017 when I was ready to say, ‘Okay, I want to buy it all now,’” Garno said. Totten Tire Center regularly donates to churches, benefits, fundraisers, schools and sports programs.

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4 Worrying Hyundai Santa Fe AWD System Problems (+Fixes)

RepairSmith

To prevent that, check your transfer case, differential, and transmission fluid levels every month or whenever you get an oil change. 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe : 6 Recalls and 613 complaints per the NHTSA Per enginepetrol.com, this Hyundai model commonly saw engine problems and acceleration issues while turning.

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Duramax Diesel Turbo Codes P0290 and P2463

Brake & Front End

diesel engines from 2011-2017 are quick and catastrophic. It could start with smoke from the tailpipe or even a catalytic converter clogged with oil and debris. 2017 Duramax 6.6L The cause of the failure or drivability problem might be related to the oil supply required to lubricate and cool the turbochargers bearings.