While driving your vehicle, you might see that it starts tilting to one side more than the other. It might happen while going around corners or settle into that stance after parking it for the day. This issue is often referred to as the “Lexus lean” because it’s often seen […]
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Broke a Bolt While Doing My Valve Cover Gasket
You’re about to finish a valve cover gasket repair. Everything is running smoothly, and you’re looking forward to having the job finished. That last bolt is about to slip into place. As you get closer to the final turn, it feels like the hardware gets stuck. You try to twist […]
How to Check BMW Coolant Level
Coolant is another term for antifreeze. Depending on where you live, it can also serve as a reference for a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze. This vehicle asset has one primary job: to cool the engine. When the day grows hot, coolant helps to prevent overheating issues from occurring. […]
BMW N54 vs. N55 Comparison
BMW created two incredible engines for drivers with the N54 and N55 designs. If you have the option to choose one, which provides the best results? Although BMW offered turbocharged engines before the N54 and N555, the focus was on creating naturally aspirated designs before 2006. Some examples of popular […]
BMW Adaptive Headlight Malfunction
The modern BMW uses adaptive headlights because they move the illumination projection to the left or right, based on how a driver operates the vehicle. This technology ensures more clarity is available during night driving while navigating curves, turns, and corners. Automated LED headlights can change brightness levels when cars […]
Reliability and Drivability of a Supercharged M3
When BMW introduced the M3 under the E30 lineup, the goal was to be in compliance with Group A Touring rules and other requirements. That led to about 5,000 cars being built in this lineup, from March 1986 to June 1991. The first M3 vehicles were typically couples, although a […]
How to Get Rid of Rust on Wheel Hubs
You’re driving down a steep incline on the interstate. Everything seems to be going well, and everyone is having fun. There is a curve coming up. “Not a problem,” you think to yourself. “I’ll just press the brakes a little to slow down.” You start feeling pedal pulsation, which means […]
2020 Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS vs. Yamaha Grizzly EPS
Yamaha offers two excellent all-terrain vehicle options with their Kodiak and Grizzly series choices. Although they look similar at first glance, you’ll discover that some crucial differences could sway you to one or the other when looking for an ATV. When comparing the essential purpose of each vehicle, the Kodiak […]
Peanut Port Heads
Peanut port heads are something that people love or hate. If the forum discussions are an indicator of the public’s perspective about this option, most drivers fall into the latter category. What’s unique about peanut port heads is that the setup dictates the quality of the response. If someone tinkers […]
Everything You Need to Know About the PWK Air Striker Swap
Painful sputtering noises are coming from your bike. Those sounds have correlated to a noticeable performance drop on the previous rides. If you find yourself in this situation, the likely culprit is the carburetor. Spitting and sputtering are evidence that it’s time to do a re-jet. Although the work can […]