Choosing Between AWD and RWD: Which Drivetrain is Best for You? Selecting the right drivetrain is a crucial decision that influences your driving experience, safety, and long-term costs. Two of the most popular options—All-Wheel Drive (AWD) and Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)—each have their own strengths and weaknesses. In this guide, we will explore how these systems […]
AWD vs. RWD: Which is Best for Your Driving Needs? Read More »
This car was recently acquired by our customer. Minor oil and coolant leaks were found. As we got deeper into it, there were surprises. Not sweet surprises, like realizing you’re in love with your childhood best friend.
2002 Porsche 911 – Messy Stuff Found Read More »
Porsche billed this car as a two-seater, but it’s more of a 1+1. The passenger seat is barely a real seat.
Production of this flat-6 version was limited to somewhere between 2800 to 3500; there are differing versions according to available Porsche numbers and unofficial sources. Either way, there aren’t many of them now, anywhere.
1970 Porsche 914-6 Read More »
This rather lengthy video will not be for everyone, unless they’re really interested in belt pulleys.
Old, spent belt pulleys can appear to be ok, even when they’re ready to give up the ghost.
2006 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 Pulleys: Old vs. New Read More »
This car’s interior was water-soaked throughout, then had to sit long enough for green mold to form on all interior surfaces.
2005 Mercedes Benz SLK350 Mold Removal Read More »
This happens with water-cooled Porsches, not including SUVs. Leaves and debris (and sometimes little animals or birds) are rammed and jammed into the nooks and crannies of these chambers, where the radiators and a/c condensers are located.
Porsche Boxster S Radiator Maintenance Read More »
Repair or replace? We make informed, cost-conscious recommendations.
While many repair shops are quick to recommend immediate replacement when something goes awry, here at German Formula, we prefer to take a full investigative approach. . . .
2005 Mercedes Benz SL500 catalytic converter Read More »
A customer called recently to inquire about pricing. Apparently another repair shop reported that the rear main seal of his E90 BMW 328xi was leaking profusely, which they had noted while repairing a steering fluid leak. The owner wanted to hold off on the additional repair until he had more information.
Because a rear main seal leak on that car — with less than 100,000 miles — would be out of the norm, so I asked if the engine had been fully washed and de-greased in order to pinpoint and confirm the source of the leak. It had not. . . .
E90 BMW 328xi Oil Pan Gasket Leak Repair Read More »
Your car is subjected to a ton of wear and tear. Constant years of depending on it to get you where you need to be along with exposure to harsh and changing weather conditions will leave your car looking worse for wear. While complete renovations may seem costly and time consuming, there are cheap ways
Cheapest Ways to Renovate Your Car Read More »
One of the most important parts on your car is the muffler. Located under the rear of the car, it is essentially the exhaust system of your vehicle’s engine. The muffler helps reduce the amount of noise produced by your engine as well as also controlling the backpressure of the engine, which improves the endurance
The importance of Muffler in a Car and its Maintenance Read More »
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