When the rear shocks, struts, or the coil springs go bad, the subframe mounts take a beating, and it’s going to shorten the remaining life of these components. If the rear strut mounts and shocks, …
In this episode of Inside the Brands, we’re talking about the hose assembly that connects the cylinder head to the water pump on various BMW’s such as the E90 3 Series and E60 5 Series …
The strut mount is under severe stress since it’s the attachment point for the top of the strut or shock. It constantly gets pushed and pulled when the shock cycles up and down. This stress …
Basically the biggest question about GL-5 fluid seems to be: Can I use GL-5 fluids in applications that call for GL-4? Google “GL-5 vs. GL-4” and you’ll find lots of opinions on the subject. It’s …
A big issue seen in the Acura RDX is a persistent oil leak from the valve cover. Now at first glance, you would assume the leak is due to the valve cover gasket. But after …
When you have a car up on the lift with a coolant leak, you’re obviously going to want to check the radiator hose. However, even if you find the leak, we recommend you still dig …
The Mercedes-Benz ABC System does a great job assisting vehicle stability and cornering. In many ways it’s the perfect compromise between a suspension set up for comfort and one for performance. The system doesn’t come …
Audi VW has placed a 40,000 mile service interval on their DSG transmission. To provide customers with everything needed for this repair, including the OE fluid, CRP Automotive has created the Pentosin DSG Transmission Kit. …
SAPS stands for sulfated ash, phosphorus, and sulfur. Find out what the difference is between low, mid, and high SAPS ratings and which may be right for your vehicle in another great episode of CRP …
Doing a tune up on a V6 Toyota, Lexus, or Nissan? In this episode of CRP Automotive’s “Inside the Brands”, AJUSA Brand Manager, Todd Ciccone has a simple gasket tip that could save you a …
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