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Mk4 VW Frankencar Chronicles Part 2 – Throwing MkIV Parts at the Suspension
Our Mk4 Frankencar build is coming along nicely. Last time we made some much-needed structural changes to our Jetta. We have reinforced the subframe and laid down the groundwork for what is about to come in this installment of the Frankencar Chronicles. Join us as we throw more borrowed Mk4 parts at our Frankencar, reinforce […]
eEuroparts.com Car Owners’ Manual — The Complete Guide to Basic Automotive Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Welcome to the eEuroparts.com Car Owners’ Manual series. This is a comprehensive guide on basic automotive troubleshooting and maintenance. The manual is aimed at both complete novices as well as beginner DIY enthusiasts looking for a quick reference handbook they can access quickly and easily. The eEuroparts.com Car Owners’ Manual will give you a closer […]
SAAB Window Roller Replacement – Fixing the Window Rattle
SAAB isn’t a brand that’s known for making unreliable cars. On the contrary, aside from several well-known issues, most SAABs promise smooth sailing. That being said, these cars are getting old. Even the last SAAB ever built, a 2014 9-3 Aero, is now seven years old. Not to mention that most of the SAAB fleet […]
SAAB Manual Transmission Rebuilt Part 2 – Getting the C900 Ready for the 4-Speed Gearbox
Previously on eEuroparts‘ SAAB Manual Transmission Rebuild, we went to Europe, found the holy grail of C900 transmissions, managed to source the entire batch of 20 something reproduction performance gearboxes, and we’ve prepared our host car for the transplant. This time around, we’re getting the drivetrain ready to accept the new gears!
Most Common Myths About Hybrid Cars: How Do They Really Work?
Over the last few years, hybrid and electric cars have become increasingly popular. This will only continue as more and more companies add these vehicles into their lineups. Whether people want a more efficient vehicle or simply want to do their part to limit the use of fossil fuels, there are several reasons why people […]
Castrol 5W30 Oil – The Motor Oil Of Choice For Some of The Best BMW Engines
Castrol is a titan of the automotive industry. This brand has been synonymous with BMW for a long time until the Bavarians decided to take a different path. Castrol 5W30 used to be the BMW recommended lubricant for the M50 family of engines right until Shell took over the contract in 2014. Despite plenty of […]
Torque Converter 101 – Basics of Operation, How to Diagnose and Fix Issues
Automotive transmissions are complicated on a good day. Modern gearboxes, especially automatic ones, look like alien technology compared to the good old manual transmissions of the past. That being said, the torque converter is arguably the most interesting part of modern drivetrains.
MkIV VW Frankencar Chronicles Part 1 – Subframe Upgrades with Spooky Mods and Best PU Bushings
What is a frankencar? While there is no single definition everyone agrees on, most will tell you that it’s a car you put together using parts from other vehicles. That being said, over time, the term “frankencar” gained a negative connotation.
8 Best Advantages of Biometric Car Technologies In Future
Many of you might have heard of biometric technology as we all use it in our daily lives. Like you can unlock your phone with a simple touch of your finger or by using the face recognition feature. These are examples of biometric technologies. It is an automated access monitoring system that is completely based […]
Complete SAAB 900 Transmission Rebuild PART 1 – Rare Parts and Unobtanium Manual Gearboxes
SAAB 900 is slowly becoming a unicorn — an extinct mythical beast that a few have an intimate knowledge of but rarely anyone remembers seeing. Yet, there are still a few of them around. If you know cars, you know that almost every single car has that one flaw.
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