Alex's Autohaus

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

BMW, like nearly all manufacturers, uses chassis codes to differentiate between generations of vehicles. You’ll often hear BMW enthusiasts describe their vehicles by these chassis codes rather than the actual model name (think E30, E46 , F80, etc.). Technically, the US market gets a variant of the B48 called the B46.

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RepairSmith

MARCH 28, 2024

Several factors impact the charge: The vehicle’s make and model The cost of the parts The repair’s complexity (longer repair times incur higher costs) The local labor charges Your warranty coverage Next, let’s look at some telltale signs of a failing purge valve. Here’s a technical discussion of the diagnostic process.

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RepairSmith

JANUARY 21, 2024

So, addressing the issue ASAP is necessary to prevent further vehicle damage. While driving with an EVAP leak is technically possible, it isn’t recommended. Here’s why: Your car’s Evaporative Emission Control System captures and stores vapors from the fuel tank and burns them in the combustion chamber during engine operation.

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RepairSmith

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Here’s a closer look at them: Vehicle make and model: Higher-end vehicles, such as BMWs or Mercedes Benz, often have more expensive parts, which can increase the overall cost of replacement. Location of the sensor: Depending on the vehicle, the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor can be found in different places.

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RepairSmith

JANUARY 15, 2024

Power Loss When you hit the gas pedal, your vehicle’s fuel pump increases the fuel flow to the engine to gain more power. However, when the pump is bad, your vehicle won’t accelerate smoothly and may lose power due to fuel starvation. A modern vehicle may have an electric fuel pump inside the gas tank. Let’s find out.

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RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Understanding the average throttle body replacement cost and its influencing factors can prepare you to tackle the fix confidently and keep your vehicle running at its best. In contrast, standard vehicles typically have simpler units that are less expensive to repair or replace. Let’s get started.

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RepairSmith

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In such cases, your vehicle may emit black smoke and foul-smelling sulfur compounds into the atmosphere through the vehicle’s exhaust gas. As a result, the emissions of exhaust gasses may exceed permissible pollutant limits. When this occurs, your vehicle is likely to fail the emissions test.

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