The system provides great ride & handling, but it can be complicated to service if you do not have the right training.
Mercedes-Benz uses two different adjustable suspension systems in its vehicles – Airmatic and Active Body Control (ABC). Airmatic, as the name implies, is its air suspension system which we discussed back in April of this year. ABC uses hydraulic fluid at tremendous pressures to actively change the stiffness of the springs inside the shock assemblies, changing vehicle dynamics and ride height. This can be done automatically based on sensor inputs and module programming, or at the push of a button located near the shifter.
The BMW N53 (naturally aspirated) and N54 (turbocharged) engines were among the first BMW engines to come with variable valve timing on the intake and exhaust camshafts. The N53 and N54 straight-six has unfairly earned a bad reputation for reliability with technicians due to timing chain and variable valve timing problems. The reputation comes from
If a manufacturer introduces a new vehicle with a new ACEA sequence specification, the oil must be on shelves.
The 2004-2009 Jaguar XJ8 and XJR were the first and last Jaguars with four-corner air ride suspension.
A great piece of advice is not to erase codes to see if they come back.
Two lucky technicians will win a vehicle of their choice this spring.
Standard is prepared to meet the demand of the growing hybrid and EV population with over 4,000 parts available for 150 models.
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