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Audi R8 Engine Air Filter Replacement

Midwest Performance Cars

This 2008 Audi R8 has a pair of cabin air filters that are difficult to access to put it mildly. The last time they were replaced on this vehicle, it was done at an Audi dealer. Unfortunately, the dealer service department did a poor job on this and jammed both filters in, forcing them to […] The post Audi R8 Engine Air Filter Replacement appeared first on Midwest Performance Cars.

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Implementing Process for Auto Repair Shops

Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

Implementing a process - or multiple processes - in your automotive business doesn't have to be hard or unclear. These five steps to creating processes for your auto shop will help turn your business into the well-oiled machine of your dreams! Many owners make the mistake of not having processes within their business. Actually, that’s not entirely true - most businesses do have processes, or a way that they do things.

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Proper Care & Feeding of Wheel Bearings

Midwest Performance Cars

WHEEL BEARINGS: Here is an excellent (and brief) article from Porsche Club of America Tech writers. Wheel Bearings are one of those unseen and unsexy parts of your vehicle that handle literally TONS of workload as they allow your wheels to spin freely, that is, until the bearings eventually wear out. This is a completely […] The post Proper Care & Feeding of Wheel Bearings appeared first on Midwest Performance Cars.

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Corrosion Removal

Midwest Performance Cars

Every time we remove a wheel from a vehicle, such as a tire rotation, brake replacement, or seasonal swap, our technicians meticulously clean and abrade any corrosion that commonly results from our Midwest winter weather and corrosive road salt. This is necessary to avoid future issues such as a vibration or abnormal brake disc runout. […] The post Corrosion Removal appeared first on Midwest Performance Cars.

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Complimentary Alignment Checks

Midwest Performance Cars

MPC offers complimentary steering & suspension alignment angle measurements with every visit. Regardless if you are here for a routine engine oil service or complicated check engine light diagnosis, we will check your vehicle’s alignment… free! The cost of setting alignment can vary, based on how many points of adjustment are needed, the amount of adjustment […] The post Complimentary Alignment Checks appeared first on Midwest Performance Cars.

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Porsche Boxster Pressure Plate

Midwest Performance Cars

We are exacting, just like the German manufacturer brands that we service. This 2001 Porsche Boxster 986 exhibited symptoms of needing a new clutch. Once the transmission, pressure plate & clutch disc were removed, we measured the rotation, rock play, and teeth count spec on the dual mass flywheel to provide an accurate recommendation for […] The post Porsche Boxster Pressure Plate appeared first on Midwest Performance Cars.