{"id":2185,"date":"2021-07-13T15:52:43","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T19:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/?p=2185"},"modified":"2021-09-27T16:10:55","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T20:10:55","slug":"high-tech-european-cars-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/high-tech-european-cars-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Proper Maintenance  of European Cars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Maintenance is #1 to any machine.\u00a0 Proper maintenance to modern cars is absolutely essential.<\/p>\n<h4>Essential Maintenance<\/h4>\n<p>Performing the essential maintenance with the right fluids designed for the vehicle is an absolute must.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally we do have a plethora of pictures of vehicles where the wrong fluids were used or maintenance was performed late.\u00a0\u00a0 The damage is caused by it, could get really expensive to correct.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a partially encrusted <strong>AMG engine<\/strong> with too late oil changes and wrong oil has been used to top up the oil level. It will have dire consequences in the long term.<\/p>\n<p><em>Click on the thumbnail\u00a0 to view bigger photo.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2185 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/encrusted-AMG-engine.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"237\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/encrusted-AMG-engine-237x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/encrusted-AMG-engine-237x500.jpg 237w, https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/encrusted-AMG-engine-485x1024.jpg 485w, https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/encrusted-AMG-engine.jpg 568w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 237px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 237\/500;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mini-Cooper-failed-cooling-system.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"237\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mini-Cooper-failed-cooling-system-237x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mini-Cooper-failed-cooling-system-237x500.jpg 237w, https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mini-Cooper-failed-cooling-system-485x1024.jpg 485w, https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mini-Cooper-failed-cooling-system.jpg 568w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 237px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 237\/500;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mini-cooling-system.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"237\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mini-cooling-system-237x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mini-cooling-system-237x500.jpg 237w, https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mini-cooling-system-485x1024.jpg 485w, https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mini-cooling-system.jpg 568w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 237px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 237\/500;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4>Engine Oils &amp; Manufacturer\u2019s Recommendations<\/h4>\n<p>Let me explain please: If you use an oil in your car other than that specifically recommended by the manufacturer you will cause major damage to very expensive components in your car&#8217;s engine.<\/p>\n<p>Today&#8217;s engines are designed and engineered with a specific way hence their manufacturer engine\u00a0 specific approvals, which may or may not similar to the oils being sold at retail stores.<\/p>\n<p>The old viscosity and API approvals are long gone.\u00a0 Most manufacturers are very strict in their own special (concoction) a special chemical composition which is by itself is literally a science.<\/p>\n<p>All this effort is being put into the goal to reduce friction, pumping losses and minimize engine wear on today&#8217;s super efficient but fragile engines.<\/p>\n<p>On a <strong>high performance, AMG engine<\/strong>, one improper oil change can result in thousands of dollars worth of damage.<\/p>\n<p>The other picture is a <strong>Mini Cooper S<\/strong> with a major and massive cooling system failure.\u00a0 Wrong fluid used to top the cooling system up, which caused a complete cooling system failure.\u00a0 The entire cooling system needed to be repaired.\u00a0 It took considerable effort to minimize the damage.\u00a0 The water pipe and\u00a0 water pump essentially removed.\u00a0 All the hoses to be cleaned\u00a0 and flushed multiple times.<\/p>\n<p>Modern high tech<strong> European cars<\/strong> are designed with very vehicle specific lubricants. Fluids with an exact chemical composition are essential to have your fine car last and perform as intended.<\/p>\n<p>Any questions, how may we help? Call us for more details: <strong>905.795.0419<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Related:<a href=\"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/services.htm\">Information and the key features of our services and programs. Type of service that we offer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/services.htm\">specializing on fine European cars<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/services.htm\">.<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"HVA3RaNcn9\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/ester-core-full-synthetic-motor-oil\/\">Ester Core full synthetic motor oils from Motul.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Ester Core full synthetic motor oils from Motul.&#8221; &#8212; BMW - Mercedes - Mini - Porsche, Service &amp; Repair\" data-src=\"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/ester-core-full-synthetic-motor-oil\/embed\/#?secret=zMrCWzPrdC#?secret=HVA3RaNcn9\" data-secret=\"HVA3RaNcn9\" width=\"525\" height=\"296\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"IrcPcHUE14\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/bmw-mercedes-preventative-maintenance\/\">BMW &#038; Mercedes Benz Preventative Maintenance<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;BMW &#038; Mercedes Benz Preventative Maintenance&#8221; &#8212; BMW - Mercedes - Mini - Porsche, Service &amp; Repair\" data-src=\"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/bmw-mercedes-preventative-maintenance\/embed\/#?secret=eRqUhOAfYM#?secret=IrcPcHUE14\" data-secret=\"IrcPcHUE14\" width=\"525\" height=\"296\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/services.htm\">Information and the key features of our services and programs. Type of service that we offer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/services.htm\">specializing on fine European cars<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/services.htm\">.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Join us on Social Media.<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/attila-jaszai-423b1228\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/img\/img-new\/linked.jpg\" alt=\"Techmax on LinkedIn\" width=\"142\" height=\"43\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 142px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 142\/43;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Techmax-Auto\/201432483208279\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/techmaxautorepairinc\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maintenance is #1 to any machine.\u00a0 Proper maintenance to modern cars is absolutely essential. Essential Maintenance Performing the essential maintenance with the right fluids designed for the vehicle is an absolute must. Naturally we do have a plethora of pictures of vehicles where the wrong fluids were used or maintenance was performed late.\u00a0\u00a0 The damage &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/high-tech-european-cars-maintenance\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Proper Maintenance  of European Cars&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[629,598,310,145],"class_list":["post-2185","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-amg-engine","tag-european-car-diagnostics","tag-european-import-car-maintenance","tag-european-import-car-specialist"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2185","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2185"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2185\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2197,"href":"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2185\/revisions\/2197"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2185"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2185"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2185"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}