Do You Have Metal Shavings in Your Land Rover’s Oil?

Do You Have Metal Shavings in Your Land Rover’s Oil?

Your engine oil is supposed to lubricate all of the hard-working parts of your Land Rover’s engine. However, it will have a significantly harder time doing that if it has metal shavings in it. If you’ve found metal shavings while changing your own oil, or you’ve been...
Is a Pre-Purchase Inspection Necessary?

Is a Pre-Purchase Inspection Necessary?

If you’ve purchased a few cars in your lifetime or you know someone that has, you’ve likely been witness to the unfortunate car buying phenomenon: purchasing a lemon. A lemon is the term that refers to a vehicle that turns out to have several manufacturing defects...
BMW Service Over The Years

BMW Service Over The Years

When I bought my first BMW, it was a 1988 535i. The maintenance schedule was straightforward but regimented. It was in appx 7k increments (based on fuel economy) The first service was an “oil service,” and then the next service was an Inspection service....
What Happens If Your Fuel Pressure Is Too High?

What Happens If Your Fuel Pressure Is Too High?

Fuel pressure is a surprisingly delicate aspect of your vehicle but it’s ultimately so critical to the performance and longevity of your well-loved European car. But how do you know when your fuel pressure is too high? As with most things in a car, there’s the ideal...