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BMW Transfer Case Service

Tomorrow's Technician

A customer who had a 2007 BMW X3 was having an erratic problem with the check engine light coming on and an issue with the transfer case 4W operation. engine and 6L45 transmission with 65,000 miles on it. The AWD vehicle had a 3.0L The Bimmer was driven with a scanner to see what was up. Figure 1 ).

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VW Four Motion

Tomorrow's Technician

Most of the drivers who own a Volkswagen car or truck with a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) will not know they have a dual-clutch transmission connected to the engine. With an automatic transmission, the engine has to drive a pump and energy is lost in the torque converter and clutch packs. The fluid also acts as a hydraulic fluid.

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BMW Transfer Case Service

Brake & Front End

A customer who had a 2007 BMW X3 was having an erratic problem with the check engine light coming on and an issue with the transfer case 4W operation. engine and 6L45 transmission with 65,000 miles on it. The AWD vehicle had a 3.0L The Bimmer was driven with a scanner to see what was up. Figure 1 ).

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Camshaft Replacement Cost (+Is it an Urgent Repair?)

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It plays a crucial role in engine function, controlling the flow of air and fuel into and out of the combustion chambers. A V8 engine (engine with eight cylinders) typically has two or four camshafts, making it more complex and costly to repair than a simple four-cylinder engine. Can a Camshaft Be Repaired?

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7 Alarming Reasons Your Brake Pedal Goes to the Floor

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Fluid Leaks Pressing the brake pedal compresses the brake fluid , creating hydraulic pressure in the brake lines. This hydraulic pressure transmits force to the front and rear calipers or each wheel cylinder, which engages the brake pads or shoes, respectively. Is the brake pedal sinking to the floor? Ignoring it?

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Timing Chain Systems Need Clean, Quality Oil

Tomorrow's Technician

Want to know the best thing you can do to keep your timing system and engine operating efficiently? The two most at-risk components are the hydraulic tensioners and VVT cam phasers – both highly dependent on the oil supply. There’s nom magic – simply maintain it with clean, high-quality oil.

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Mercedes-Benz Engine Oil Leaks

Tomorrow's Technician

One of the most common customer concerns would be engine oil leaks. We’ll start off by sharing a few tips and tricks to help you in your search, then we’ll look at a few potential leak sources to be on the lookout for when servicing a Mercedes-Benz engine. This is what makes it so difficult to pinpoint the actual leak source.