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BMW 5 Series Common Problems

Alex's Autohaus

Despite the modern generations of the platform being generally dependable vehicles, there are still some common issues with the BMW 5-Series that owners and prospective buyers should understand. Faulty or worn control arms will cause the vehicle to behave unexpectedly over bumps and dips in the road surface.

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Mercedes Airmatic Suspensions

Brake & Front End

The compressor will not run when the vehicle is off. But, the vehicle will trim the ride height when the vehicle is parked. The compressor will typically not run when the vehicle is idling. The compressor will run when the vehicle exceeds a specified speed between 25 and 35 mph. It will look like a ramp.

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Range Rover Common Problems

Alex's Autohaus

Electrical Faults and Failures Range Rovers have complex electrical and computer systems to manage all of the various systems within the vehicle, but this complexity comes at a price. Water intrusion into the battery tray area from faulty seals causing corrosion and electrical issues.

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How Much Weight Can The Toyota 4Runner Tow (And Is The Hybrid Best)?

Jalopnik

Toyota Another important factor in how much weight a vehicle can tow is how much muscle it has. The hybrid system adds an electric motor and 288-volt nickel-metal hydride battery for a significant boost in output. How much can the Toyota 4Runner Hybrid Tow? Yet its not always a matter of pure numbers. The former is a turbocharged 2.4-liter

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Volvo Engine Service

Tomorrow's Technician

In 2014, Geely started to replace the old Ford platforms with its Scaleable Platform Architecture (SPA) for larger vehicles and Compact Modular Technology (CMT) for smaller vehicles. On some models, Volvo has paired the engine with an electric motor and battery to advertise 400-hp. SPA will only be using a 2.0-liter

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Considering Hybrid Technology Training? Find out Who’s Leading the EV Industry

Automotive Training Centre

The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid technology are at the heart of this transformation. This blog post will explore the key players driving innovation and setting standards in the hybrid and electric vehicle market and why hybrid technology training could be your gateway to a promising career.

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Ford Truck Gets Washed for the First Time in 17 Years, the Detailer's Heart Skips a Beat

autoevolution

This is a 2003 Ford F-150 Lightning SVT, the brainchild of the Ford Special Vehicle Team. No, not the electric pickup truck of our times, but one powered by a V8, coming as a hig. The truck is getting its first wash in almost two decades, but the detailer's heart skips a beat at some point. continue reading. )