If the vehicle has run many kilometers, it can happen that the exhaust system is soiled and the catalytic converter no longer does its job properly. The cause here is often heavy sooting / soiling. Injectors and valves can also be affected. ...
Continue reading "BMW V-strut attachment for more optics? The installation!
Recently updated on May 19, 2022 at 01:35 a.m. For many vehicle types from BMW, there has been a hype for some time about highlighting the V-strut behind the kidneys in color. This is possible, for example, with foiling or...
Continue reading "Tip: What does an engine cleaner actually do?
Recently updated on September 29, 2023 at 02:10 am [Update: 29.09.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX] This post has been updated to reflect newer information. After a certain period of time, every engine shows various signs of wear, loses performance or defective parts appear. Often...
Continue reading "What does a plastic freshener actually do for the car?
Unpainted plastic parts on the bodies of old-timers and new cars are bleached out by strong sunlight, which sometimes affects the appearance considerably and it also reduces the resale value. This is especially the case with older vehicles. Plastic parts that were originally black ...
Continue reading "Negative report for components on the vehicle? What is that, actually?
A negative report is a special report from a technical service such as Dekra or TÜV. The negative report specifies the circumstances under which, for example, the "disabling" of an airbag in the vehicle does not require acceptance. The aim is to achieve ...
Continue reading "Tips & Test: What does a carburetor cleaner actually do?
Recently updated on November 21, 2022 at 08:10 a.m. After long periods of idle time or intensive use, it often happens that the engine's carburetors are "closed". This means that in the carburettor chamber and other parts of the carburetor, contamination is prevented...
Continue reading "Racing gasoline - what's the point, when to use it, the costs?
Recently updated on October 12, 2023 at 02:59 a.m. [Update: 12.10.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX] This post has been updated to reflect newer information. The solution for maximum power and top performance is racing gasoline. As a rule, this is not “gas station gasoline”, but rather...
Continue reading "Car seat belt for pregnant women: Optimal protection even during pregnancy!
On average, the belly of a heavily pregnant woman measures between 100 and 120 cm. And pregnant women who are physically fit often do not want to be restricted in their mobile independence by their pregnancy. And many women who will shortly be ...
Continue reading "Info: What are comfort codes and how does it work?
So-called comfort codes are possible for vehicles from almost all manufacturers / vehicle types. Newer vehicles in particular can be customized and set with a large number of convenience codes. In principle, this is also possible with older vehicles. Example: an old Opel Vectra B 1.6 16V ...
Continue reading "What is a passive seat belt feeder / a passive seat belt aid?
A passive seat belt aid makes everyday life easier! There are different types of belt feeders. The practical seat belt aids are not only offered in an electric version. Rather, there are also manual belt feeders that are used passively and without electrics. They can be set up in a few simple steps ...
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