An Autel MX900 OBDII Scanner Is The Best Tool For Modern Vehicle DIYs

Ah yes, the complicated ownership experience of some of the most beloved cars in our garages. The cars that we love, despite their quirks, demands, or downright constant need for parts, labor, and diagnostic time. There's one in every line-up, there's one in every house, and there might just be one in your driveway.

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Automotive Cooling Systems Explained

Fuel, air, and spark are the three necessities for any internal combustion engine. However, that leaves out the only system dedicated to ensuring the engine can survive running for more than a few minutes: cooling. Engines and their contained miniature explosions produce significant heat that will cause the engine to melt down if not countered, so it’s up to the cooling system to ensure that doesn't happen.

Westside Connection - Dubmax Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V

A car that ticks all of the classic boxes, Max Chinolla’s 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V will surprise non-VW fans, and that’s before you see its rarest part.

Understanding The BMW Part Number System

When most people look at a full 11-digit BMW part number, they see a bunch of random numbers thrown together to make a unique identifier. To a degree, this assumption is true, but there's more method than madness to the BMW part numbering system in practice.