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These days, belt manufacturers have all but abandoned Neoprene for serpentine belt applications, instead opting for EPDM rubber.
In the next video from Inside the Brands we take a look at the effects this change in material has had on belt wear and service.
The video made and copyrighted by CRP Automotive.
The dreaded crankshaft bearing issues with the BMW M3 – S65 engines. Let’s get the facts straight, the actual failure rate is extremely low considering the volume of cars built over the five years, approximately twenty six thousand (2008 to 2013 ) for the general public.
This particular engine has been built as a high revving normally aspirated high output performance engine pre-dominantly designed to compete with Porsche in the various road races over the years.
The first examples were squeezed into the E46 chassis. E46 chassis where they became legendary in Europe and North America. Worth to note, the same engine has been the sole M BMW Motorsport of choice in all the factory supported M race cars the M3 and the MZ 4 from 2005 until 2015 which speaks volumes about this particular engines durably. Its safe to say the engine is well built to perform. It preforms very well under racing conditions, and performs just as well under daily driving over the life of the engine perhaps.
However, there are a few things to remember, if you own one of this cars for instance the bearing load on the connecting rod will increase 25 fold from six thousand rpm to eight thousand five hundred rpm.
Because of the high revving nature of the engine we recommend to switch from the factory recommend TSW Castrol motor oil to the more robust build Liqui Moly 10-60 motor oil. Furthermore we also recommend to shortening the oil change intervals to maximum ten thousand kilometres at most.
Also we ad (despite that BMW not endorsing any additives at least not on paper) a Liqui Moly MOS/2 (molybdenum disulfide, graphite) additive which gets embedded in the bearings at each or at least every second oil change.
If you have oversized calipers and use your S65 equipped M3 for competition purposes you should convert your lubrication to a dry sump system, regardless of cost. The factory set up not designed with extreme G forces in mind period.
We have serviced many of this cars with this maintenance method, and never had a bearing failure even at spiritedly driven M3 cars at near two hundred thousand kilometres. Draw your own conclusions.
We wish you all the best and happy motoring from Techmax.
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BMW, MERCEDES BENZ, Porsche and most modern high tech automobile contains or describe their efficient powerful engines with some words as twin turbo, twin scroll turbo, valvetronic, vanos adjuster and many more.
What do they mean?
For us, auto mechanics, for auto motive technicians and for the mechanically inclined may be not so complicated, but for the general public they are rather confusing names and descriptions.
Please let me try to help you explain the core description of all of this technical information.
Twin turbo means two turbo chargers, twin scroll is a single turbo with a special way of routing of the exhaust manifold which is more beneficial for a quick way to make the turbo more efficient without using multiple turbo chargers.
Many of this technologies are meant to do one thing and really one thing to make the modern lightweight piston engines more efficient and powerful at the same time.
Efficiency is the new buzz word for most manufacturers. They spend millions on research and development trying to minimize fuel consumption by reducing the internal friction by making the internal reciprocating or moving components to the bare minimum and reducing the pumping losses by installing turbo chargers.
There are no small details escape their attention, every single component has been lightened or redesigned to the absolute lightest possible, including using the lightest motor oil to minimize friction.
Unfortunately their efficiency comes at a cost of reduced life span compared to the engines ten years ago.
What is Vanos and Valvetronic?
The Valvetronic system is a BMW variable valve lift system, in combination with variable valve timing. BMW’s Valvetronic system allows infinite adjustment of the intake valve timing and duration.
BMW’s Variable Valve Timing system is called VANOS (Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung). It controls the intake and exhaust cam timing (double Vanos) independently to achieve the best power while reducing emissions and fuel consumption.
We hope this sheds some light on this common use of technical descriptions by their respective manufacturers which perhaps somewhat confusing to the public.
We wish safe and happy motoring, if you have any questions please call us at any time in our regular business hours. Telephone: (1) 905.795.0419
Enjoy the ride.
Hello,
If you ever read my blog, you may know by now, I’m not a big fan of people (most cases young drivers) lowering their cars, for many obvious reasons. One of them is as a picture shows, if you ever have a head on collision the X5, or with any other similar height SUV due to its ride height (and extra weight on top) will plow over the hood of the lowered 328i and may decapitate both the driver and the passenger at the front.
Lowered 3 Series BMW
This became a major concern of mine since my daughter started dating a young gentlemen whom has the “cool” lowered 3 series which she rides in occasionally. So I am as a father, concerned about her well-being. I have expressed my opinion about the subject to both of them and got them thinking about the possible consequences if their luck runs out.
This is for all the parents to know what is this new fashion can or capable to to their loved ones if their lowered car gets hit by some inadvertently. Therefore all you parents with teenage kids please let them know the consequences of dropping their car to the ground is might be cool, but it is dangerous, since it will perhaps kill or cripple them, if they get into an accident, and that is a unacceptable price to pay for any fashion item.
I have one more thing to say; Before you spend your hard earned money on lowering your vehicles suspension system, be a BMW or not, you should make sure it complies with the regulations. There are major changes to the Ontario safety regulations.
Thank you for reading and enjoy the ride.
All the best from Techmax.ca.
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BMW i8 is a plug in hybrid that brings together the advantages of innovate electric motor and combustion engine technologies.
Check out the next video for more.
BMW built a modified, long wheelbase BMW X1, specially designed for China. They presented it at the Beijing Motor Show 2016. This version of the new BMW X1 offers a particularly high standard of spaciousness in the rear.
Munich Airport, departure level April of 2016.
Audi R8 V10 and BMW i8. Click on the thumbnail to view bigger photo.
Other exciting BMW’s at the motor show: the BMW Concept Compact Sedan (that represents the approach to life of a generation of youth in China) , the BMW M2, M4 GTS, BMW X4 M40i, the all-new BMW 7 Series M760Li xDrive and many more.
BMW at The Beijing Motor Show 2016
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Are you ready? The future of smart technologically advanced cars are coming. Ready or not they’re on the way to you and to your family with unimaginable technology to make your driving a lot safer and a lot less stressful at least.
BMW i Vision Future Interaction
Concept Car provides an outlook on the networked cockpit and the user interface of the future.
We already have self autonomous automobiles with many advanced intelligent features at a price point which is quite affordable. We already have intelligent transmissions, when the car navigation system sharing information with the car’s transmission and the engine computer to choose a different gear due to changing topography.
We are at the forefront of an automotive revolution of manufacturers having the pleasure to choose from myriad of electronically advanced components. For example artificial intelligence supports, you as the driver, all this technology is coming together as a very intelligent automobile which was just unimaginable in a few years ago.
Have you heard about Moores law, where the microchip technology multiplies in every two years? Well we are experiencing the automotive equivalent right now, and in the coming years, and decades to come, which will ultimately change the way you commute and or drive.
Do you remember a cellular phone which was cumbersome and you needed a small briefcase to haul around, or better a big flip phone? Look at your smartphone, would you switch back to your old phone today? I don’t think so.
We have the same going on with today’s modern automobiles. Here is a a examples of technologically advanced car with some AI. There are plenty more to come, imagine when all this intelligence will work together for your comfort and driving pleasure.
Intelligent BMW Laser Headlights
The hot summer days are just around the corner… Is your car AC ready? Air conditioning system’s inspection, service should be done on BMW, Mercedes and even on Porsche too.
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Take a look at to the BMW i8.
With this BMW video you can get a closer look at the BMW i8. The BMW i8 built from carbon fibre. The next video explain why BMW decided to use carbon fibre.
Also they give a lot of info about the material carbon, that is used for the BMW i8.
Detailed air conditioning system’s inspection needs to be done in every year even on your European Import Car – otherwise it might cost you more at the end. If your car A/C smells the system must be disinfected.
Smells created by fungi, mold and bacteria. Your car’s ventilation – air condition system takes them all over in your car.
BMW Interior Ventilation System
Air conditioner mold can spread throughout inside in your car every time you turn your air conditioner on. Exposure to mold can lead to numerous health problems, including respiratory disorders and allergic reactions.
Air conditioning mold needs to be removed as soon as possible, to protect your and the health of your loved ones.
Your air conditioning should be checked for proper operation and Freon charge at least once a year. Freon is very hard to contain in an automotive system. Continue reading…
Klima Fresh now without biocides from Read more about Liqui Moly.
Klima Fresh is a new product from Liqui Moly. Klima Fresh is much more than car air freshener.
It is developed for cleaning, disinfect vehicle air conditioning systems and vehicle interiors, while leave very pleasant – clean smell back.
Many countries have very strict laws for the sale and application of biocides, one of those countries is Canada.
Klima Fresh can help, because Klima Fresh is now without biocides.
Within a short time (approx. 10 -20 minutes) removes the unpleasant odours.
Odours that are caused by bacteria and or mold in air conditioning systems, ventilation ducts or vehicle interiors.
Easy to use – no need to disassembly the pollen or dust filter. Leaves a pleasant, fresh aroma behind.
Please feel free to call us (1) 905.795.0419 to make an appointment.
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The success of a motor oil measured in more than just sold litres and gallons figures, it also includes many different values.
We at Techmax Auto Repair. Inc. only use two German made motor oils. One of them for over 19 years is Liqui Moly fully synthetic motor oils. We also use their proven additives for gas and or diesel engines, which needs no further proof than many of our clients cars passed the three hundred thousand kilometres, some exceeded the half a million in our continued care.
Multiple leading German automotive magazines independently have asked their nearly six million readers to rate the best brand of motor oil in Germany. The magazines were Auto motor und Sport, Auto Zeitung, Auto Bild and Motor Klassik as well they all choose LIQUI MOLY.
This has been Liqui Moly’s victory march for many many years, readers and enthusiast did not choose them by accident, they choose LIQUI MOLY motor oils for their quality. Worth to note they are also have the factory approvals of all the German auto manufacturers as well.
I said quality at above, many readers who voted for LIQUI MOLY stated, they made their a decision, based on stability, predictability, price and service.
The Auto Motor und Sport and Auto Zeitung readers celebrated their sixth victory for LIQUI MOLY over the years. LIQUI MOLY has been chosen over established names like Castrol, Mobil oil and Shell which is speaks volumes by itself.
The results in Motor Klassik and Auto Bild show an almost identical picture. Here Liquid Moly lubricants was voted to the top position for the fifth time in succession.
The companies reaction was : “Our products’ quality is unequalled by others and the motto Made in Germany is a quality assurance to our clients from LIQUI MOLY as a recognized brand around the globe which chosen 1st place even in our home land, Germany.”
We carry and use a wide selection of motor oils, lubricants and additives from Liqui Moly, in fact we use them every day. Read more about Liqui Moly or give us a call to
(1) 905.795.0419 if you have any related question.
Liqui Moly Race Team Engstler’s Davit Kajaia definitely made an impact on his maiden appearance in the TCR International Series in April 2016. His performance at the wheel of his Volkswagen Golf Gti TCR at the Bahrain International Circuit was so impressive that he was named by the TCR panel of jurors as one of the two candidates for the first Fan Award of the season.