BMW air-conditioner repair & preventative maintenance

Detailed air conditioning system’s inspection  needs to be done in every year even on your high end European Import Car – otherwise it might cost you more at the end.

BMW Air Condition Disinfection

At first, if your car’s A/C smells the system must be disinfected.

 Your car 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. The reason is your air conditioning compressors operates at all different speeds due to engine RPM. The rest of the system is comprised of many dissimilar materials that expand and contract at different rates and along with the  movement of the engine, this allows a minute amount of Freon to escape.

Aiir Condition Disinfection European Import Cars’ Air Condition Disinfection

This is normal and that’s why the system should be checked for a low charge.  You’re probably asking yourself does that mean I have a leak;  probably not, at least not significantly.

Freon in the A/C system carries the refrigerant oil

Checking the amount of Freon in the system is very important because the Freon in the A/C system carries the refrigerant oil through the system to lubricate moving parts and seals.  Insufficient Freon can damage the compressor, expansion valve and seals resulting in very costly repairs.

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Spring Maintenance on Your European Import Car

Spring has arrived, and the hot weather is finally here. But because the winter is over, you should not lose you your cool…

The warm weather can place extra burden on your BMW‘s or Mercedes Benz coolant system. In fact hot weather can effect any car’s coolant system…

Rather than get overheated and stranded on the side of the road this summer, you’re best to perform a coolant system flush.

We can perform this preventative maintenance on your European Import Car to ensure piece of mind all summer long. We can check your car’s air condition system too, at the same time, to make sure the cockpit will be cool when our hot Canadian summer day arrives.

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To prevent breakdown and keep you on the road safely, we use Midtronincs GR8-1200 Electrical System Tester – Analyzer to check, test your automobile electrical system, include your car batteries too.

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After this long winter, a through inspection of your high end European vehicle is the samart thing to do.

For example:

  •  Under bodyinspection
  • Visual brake inspection
  • Tires rotacion
  • Inspection of tires for tread, depth, inflation, and ear patterns
  • Battery load test
  • Inspect cabin’s air filter
  • Lubricate door’s hinges

And of course there are few more things…

We look forward to seeing you and to servicing all you European Import Automotive needs.

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Why synthetic motor oil better for your vehicle?

If you are the one who take your car to oil-change, you’ve probably heard about synthetic motor oils. Than here comes the question: What is synthetic motor oil, and why synthetic motor oil better for your vehicle?

Synthetic motor oil is an engine lubricant created artificially from chemicals, consisting of chemical compounds that are artificially made – synthesized.

Synthetic motor oils and synthetic lubricants manufactured using chemically modified petroleum components rather than whole crude oil. Also they can also be synthesized from other raw materials. Synthetic oil is used as a substitute for lubricant refined from petroleum when operating in extremes of temperature.

In general, synthetic motor oils and synthetic lubricants provides superior mechanical and chemical properties than those found in traditional mineral oils. In one word they are better for your car.

Aircraft jet engines, for example, require the use of synthetic oils, whereas aircraft piston engines do not.

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The primary purposes of synthetic motor oils are to reduce engine wear during cold start-up and drive-away, and to avoid or reduce oil degradation.

Synthetic oils are thinner, resists temperature extremes better and they lasts longer. They boiling point are higher and they more heat resistant, so your engine will burn less oil. They not getting thick from extreme cold, so they pride better lubrications during cold start.. If you use synthetic motor oil, it ends up better and longer engine life.

The most important from a car owner’s perspective, using synthetic motor oils, mean better lubrication from normal to extreme condition with less frequent oil changes compared to conventional motor oil.

Late model European Import cars, such as BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and Audi require the use of full synthetic motor oil. Lately high end Japanese import cars,  hybrids, and all of the high performance sport cars also require to use synthetic motor oil.

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Mercedes Benz Maintenance
Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Manuals contain information vital to ensuring your vehicle’s continued operation at peak performance.

The manuals for your model year include detailed maintenance schedules and everything else you need to know to properly care for your Mercedes-Benz — for every single mile of your lease or ownership.

Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Operating Fluids: Engine Oil, Gear Oil, ATF, Coolant, Brake fluid
The Daimler AG, as a traditional pioneer among automotive manufacturers, publishes the operating fluids for your vehicles and major assemblies, checked and approved by Mercedes-Benz, in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Operating Fluids (MB BeVo) in the Internet.

FUCHS German Synthetic Motor Oils For German Import Cars

FUCHS on Mercedes

The above sentence, FUCHS German Synthetic Motor Oils For German Import Cars not really true. Fuchs motor oils not just for German import cars. They would be perfect for any car. However it is fact, all German cars first motor oil fill by the manufacturers is    FUCHS Synthetic Motor Oil.

What is or who is FUCHS? Check their corporate video out here.

FUCHS EUROPE SCHMIERSTOFFE GMBH, founded in 1931 as a family firm in Mannheim, Germany, is a group member of the globally operating FUCHS PETROLUB AG, and the world’s leading supplier of lubricants among the independent companies.

FUCHS is the biggest independent lubricant company, and the 9-th biggest of all lubricant companies.

They produce all kind of lubricants, I do not want to get into that. Instead I will keep talking about FUCHS engine oils.

FUCHS produce  many different kind of premium motor oil with new XTL-technology in path-breaking viscosity class and globally unique Zinc-free Additive Technology, for today’s cars and today’s high performance cars with gasoline and diesel engines.

Those premium oils are specially designed for sportive driving and maximum power output. They are extreme fuel-economy characteristics. One of their characteristic is  the excellent cold starting behavior and excellent hot temperature protection. Just what we need here in Canada…

FUCHS TITAN GT-1 Synthetic motor oils Specially developed for BMW, VW and Mercedes-Benz vehicles with exhaust after treatment and turbocharger.

The FUCHS TITAN GT-1 Premium Motor Oil is for modern passenger cars and light commercial vehicles with or without extended service intervals. Good cold starting, lower oil consumption and minimized exhaust emissions.

For more information please view the next video. If you click on the next link, your browser will open a new window. The video will load into that window from FUCHS website View FUCHS Technology’s Video or Continue reeding about FUCHS TITAN GT-1 Premium Motor Oil

The importance of Oil Changes

importance of oil change

The change the oil in your as it recommended in your car user manual is very important. Apparently not all of the car owners believe it…

The above pictures  from a BMW X3 engines. The owner of the car tried to save money on oil changes. I don’t think he made a good deal, because  no he needs engine change, or he can buy an other car. To view bigger photos visit our on-line photo album. You will find there more  European Impart Car Lubrication related photos at next…

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Original BMW Batteries BOSCH Batteries

Original or High Performance BOSCH S5,  BOSCH S6 Batteries for Your Fine BMW – Mercedes – Porsche.

Original or high performance Bosch batteries are available for your European import car. Original BMW Battery installed with warranty,  or BOSCH battery (the choice is yours).

BOSCH warranty include  60-month pro-rated warranty with a free replacement within 3 years from date of purchase. Some condition apply.

Plus, you’ll enjoy peace of mind because BOSCH batteries comes with North America wide roadside assistance, and with toll free 1.800 phone number.

Read more at next…. Original or High Performance BOSCH Batteries for Your Fine BMW – Mercedes – Porsche!

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Before you replace your European import car battery, book an appointment for your car’s electrical system testing.

To prevent breakdown and keep you on the road safely, we use Midtronincs GR8-1200 Electrical System Tester – Analyzer to check, test your automobile electrical system.

As you can see at left, the tester prints out the test result.

Advanced Electrical System Diagnostics Featuring Digital Signal Processing short form is DSP provides the ability to analyze the amplitude level and frequency of the ripple pattern for improved accuracy and identification of open or shorted diodes.

Midtronincs GR8 tests the starter current draw and Alternator current output, include DMM Function for Advanced Diagnostics

AC/DC Volts, Volts/Amps mode, Temperature, Ohm meter, AC/DC Amps, Scope mode, Diode test Patented Conductance Cable Drop Test.

Interactive test routines using dual cable sets for more effective analysis of voltage drop across ground circuit, starter system, alternator system, and generic system testing.

Midtronincs electrical sytem analizer in work

Midtronincs GR8-1200 in Work

Original or High Performance BOSCH Batteries for Your Fine BMW – Mercedes – Porsche!

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BMW Performance Aerodynamic Kits

Good design is all about absolute clarity and precision. That is exactly what can you get from all the aerodynamic components in the BMW performance range.

From the overall design, down to the smallest detail, the aim is nothing less then perfection.

BMW Perfromace SeatBMW Performance Seats

BMW Performance Aerodynamic Kits

The uncompromising unique lines of the BMW performance aerodynamic kits  for the BMW 1 Series and BMW 3 Series are sure to catch the onlooker’s eye, yet they still integrate seamlessly with the design of BMW.

The front and rear aprons are characterized by their dynamic horizontal lines and sharp edged curves. Similar visual language is also used in the side skirts.

In addition there are also optional front splitters in carbon. These too integrate perfectly with the overall look of your car.

Further design highlights include the carbon spoilers on the roof or boot, with their minimalist style, they make a string statement, while also significantly increasing down force.

The distinctive BMW Performance accent strips likewise  emphasize the dynamic design of your BMW, while the exterior mirror caps, again in carbon, are also sure to make the discerning heart beat faster.

To add the perfect finishing touch to your BMW Performance aerodynamic kit, add a real diffuser. The origianil BMW produced made entirely out of carbon.

COMPLETE PERFORMANCE PROGRAMMING THAT UNLOCKS YOUR BMW’S GERMAN GIVE.

We proudly announce, we are a Canadian Noelle Performance Authorized Dealer, in fact currently the only Canadian facility north of the border. Please allow me to introduce a brief history of Noelle Performance and why you should choose their software, versus the competitions.

Noelle develops the  BMW Engine performance programming in Germany on an Engine Dynamometer for precise software calibration, just like the manufacturer of your vehicle. Once Engine programming is completed, all of the Driveline Systems are synchronized to accommodate the increased power.

Few words about Noelle.

Karl Otto Noelle was an Alpina engine builder over thirty years ago, and he recognized the potential of turbo charging in the past, when mainly normally aspirated combustion engines ruled. Back in 1989 Noelle employed twin turbo charging to extract 360 horsepower from a 3 liter BMW engine from a Alpina B10 E34.  Read more…

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BMW Performance That You Can Hear

The original factory made BMW performance silencer system does not just give your car a distinctive powerful sound, it also measurably improves throttle response.

High throughput reduces back pressure, so that exhaust gases are channeled away from the engine faster, enabling it to function more  efficiently.

BMW PerformanceTe results are clear to see and above all,clearer to hear. Even at low revs, the rich, deep engine note clearly hints at the reserves of power available. As hard you put your right food down, as hard will your pulse rate leap upwards.

The outer sign if this inner qualities can be found at the rear of the car, in shape of the tween tailpipes in chrome plated stainless steel.

The tween stainless steel tailpipes stripped down look gives the vehicle even more high tech appeal, and the powerful engine sound confirms the available power.

And as with all original factory made BMW performance products, the use of the latest CAD and FEA technology combined with strict internal quality assurance processes, ensures long component life.

The original factory made BMW Performance silencer system is available in two versions.

One for four cylinder gas engines and one for four cylinder gas  and diesel engines.

Both versions were designed to optimize the performance characteristics of the engine layout in question.

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Magnaflow performance exhaust system

New Magnaflow exhaust system on BMW M3 Coupe

On the above photo you can see a BMW M3 with improved breathing true Magnaflow performance exhaust system.  The sound alone is worth the price, not to say the improved performance and lighter weight. Click on the next link to listen the sound of the Magnaflow performance exhaust. Play the file in your standard application

Visit our on-line photo album to see Magnaflow Performance Exhaust System on BMW, BMW M3 and on Mini Cooper. Also you can listen the sound and view the video from the photo album.

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BMW Performance Accessories

The best technology offers not only excellent performance, but also outstanding easy of use. And that is  exactly what the interior components in the BMW Performance rage do. They are functional and ergonomic. They make operating even the most sophisticated solutions simply itself.

BMW Perfromace SeatBMW Performance Accessories  turn the interior of your BMW into a command post, that is tailored to your personal requirements.  Climb in and take control.

Climb in, and you’ll find that the BMW Performance sport seat fits you like a second skin. Its highly distinctive shape was inspired by the monocoque construction technique used in racing cars, and it combines outstanding lateral support when cornering at speed with a high level of comfort on long journeys. Upholstered in black Alcantara, and featuring a built-in side airbag, it is also adjustable between two height settings. On the head part, the BMW Performance lettering is a proud statement of its racing origins.

The BMW Performance sport steering wheel I likewise breaks new ground. Completely upholstered in Alcantara with white cross-stitching, the curvature is flattened at the lower edge. However, its most eye-catching feature is the display built into the top of the rim. Incorporating one organic and two conventional LEDs, it gives drivers access to a variety of efficiency and motor-sport related functions. These are operated via buttons conveniently located in the thumb-rest areas. A choice of three modes is available – ECO, Sport and Race.

In all three modes, the LEDs can be used to inform drivers of the optimum shift point. In ECO mode, they can also help facilitate a more economical driving style. Sport mode includes a stopwatch, a current fuel consumption display, and a g-meter showing and recording momentary acceleration.

BMW sport steering wheel

Race mode incorporates a lap timer with various split-time and memory functions. An optional lap trigger is available separately, which uses an infrared transmitter and receiver to measure lap times automatically and extremely accurately.

Race mode also allows a variety of acceleration times to be measured, such as the time taken to reach 100 km/h from a standing start or for the American quarter-mile sprint. Radiator temperature is shown in all three modes, as is the oil temperature in the case of petrol engines.

Alternatively, there is also the BMW Performance sport steering wheel II. This too is completely covered in Alcantara, ensuring optimum grip in any situation, and features a flattened lower section of the rim and white cross-stitched seams. It also has a leather Motor sport marking in the 12 o’clock position, in the signature BMW Performance Yellow color.

Ultimate performance is a question of getting even the smallest details absolutely right, and this philosophy is exemplified in the decorative components of the BMW Performance range. For example, the meticulously crafted interior trim strips in carbon combine a high-tech motor sport feel with an effortless sense of style.

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We can give your BMW engine more power with BMW performance air intake

You can give your BMW engine more power if you give it more what it needs.

The engine of your BMW is eager to unleash its full power, but it can only do so if you give it enough room to breath.

In other simple English words, your BMW engine needs air, as highly compressed, as steady rate as possible. That way all the cylinders will be evenly  filled, and so your BMW engine will be able to produce more power and more torque.

BMW race carBMW Race Car – Based on a 2009 BMW M3

The BMW performance air intake system ensures that every engine is always provided with the optimum of air. Special air pipes, performance air filters make possible high throughput and minimize pressure lass. This creates a throaty intake note, which can be enjoyed inside the cockpit,  enriching the sports car experience of driving your BMW.

The sound of the engine will be magnificent and the power will be unresistant.  Your BMW can take off at any moment. Which moment? You can control it with your right leg…

The section of the air intake cover is made of high tech carbon, and carries the BMW Performance lettering.

It hides under the hood, but the message it sends out could not be cleaner.

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