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Thursday, June 13, 2013

Futuristic Concept Car The Eco Friendly

Bio Top is a futuristic electric car that features three wheels, one of which could produce electricity as well. Cars Bio Top uses wireless technology to transfer electrical power, generated by the rear wheels and ball car to recharge the battery when the car moves.

Monday, June 10, 2013

News Prepare For The Ferrari Enzo Hybrid

Ferrari Logo

Its the end of the world as we know it. The Guardian newspaper in the UK is reporting that Ferrari will launch its first hybrid vehicle by the end of the year.

Red 2012 Ferrari Enzo parked on wet pavement

Itll be a gas/electric version of the Ferrari Enzo, which costs $643,330 as a purely gasoline-powered machine. Bet on the hybrid to cost more. Full story here.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Painting booth in the garage

It's no secret that he was in a car accident Richter at first, and then exposed to color. Paint the car in a special spray chamber, which costs from 18,000 euros. Not every car wash will be able to afford it themselves. Operates a camera on a very simple principle. It has three business cycle: The camera alternates 3 business cycle: First, the air from the filter chamber, and then goes back to the camera. Include the need after a car left in the chamber. It is necessary to remove dust vozduh.Neposredstvenno by staining air is taken from the street, heated to at least 30 degrees and not filtered to remove ulitsu.Vo drying time of the car air is taken from the chamber, which is the minimum temperature should be 60 degrees. But you can remove the cycle. For the manufacture of the camera need a garage for at least 6 by 4 meters. The walls are there to sheathe the lining of plastic or trapezoidal sheet metal. Next you need to install fluorescent lights. Top put heat gun, extra heaters. From guns to duct air gets under the ceiling of six points. Paul needed to lift up to 15 cm, this can be done by welding bars of reinforcement. Under this floor is put a fan extracting air from the chamber. This is a minimal set of paint kamery.Teper maximum. You can save money on heating, electricity, PETN and install heat generator that runs on diesel fuel. Putting infrared lamps, drying lasts for a much faster, but this can not refuse. Plus, there are no air potolki.Osuschestvlyaya drying wet-paint cars with air heated to 80 degrees for the whole day may be painted 2 cars, and if dry infrared drying you can paint up to 4 cars. It's important not to forget to get a compressor with a receiver from 250 liters, as well as buy the gun. It is recommended not to withdraw the new garages, as fewer people in the garages located, respectively, have to pay for more electricity, and the prying eyes menshe.Pered taking off the garage, it is necessary to explain all the chief garages (often referred to as chiefs of the cooperative). You may have to pull a separate cable and change machines due to heavy load on provodku.Vrode all painting booth is ready. A little richer, you can buy a nearby garage, combine 2 garage window. In an additional parking garage can be themselves, or may be your employees during drying colored car (drying sometimes takes up to several hours). A box is just being done to monitor the process sushki.Vashimi customers may be the same service stations that can not afford such a camera, and as usual, and motorists. You can paint the car yourself, or you can hire a single artisans. This is the same wizard as in garages, only to paint them there would not allow the bosses, just on principle. Accordingly, they will come to you. And these masters of approximately 70 percent. Spray booth rental costs from 1000-2000 rubles per car. Making the painting chamber, most real decent money doing nothing.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Hyundai ix20 App Mode the technological MPV

Hyundai launches in Italy the new Hyundai ix20 App Mode. Our country is in fact the first market in Europe for the ix20, with over 17mila units registered since the launch of the car. Now, more than ever, customers and technology that goes crazy for mobile phones and iPhone, the Korean House is launching a version of the ix20 inspired by the hi-tech, music and the web. Compared to the already rich Comfort setting, the ix20 App Mode adds Pioneer speakers with integrated tweeters, automatic climate control and electrically folding exterior mirrors with integrated turn indicators. But the real news is the multimedia station Pioneer Multimedia System AVIC-F840BT.
Equipped with a touch screen display from 6.1 ", brings together in a single instrument Navigator (with maps of 45 European countries), and radio cd-dvd with AUX inputs/USB and Bluetooth. Not only that: this multimedia station is equipped with Advanced technology App Mode, which allows you to directly manage the display approximately 20 applications, including native APP and downloadable from iTunes, simply by connecting your iPod or iPhone. Use Advanced Mode App is easy: just download the free application online Pioneer AppRadio and install it on your iPod or iPhone.


Among the numerous App compatible, motorists will appreciate CarBrowser, which allows you to surf the Internet directly by touch screen; Waze, GPS application that offers a true "social" in traffic, thanks to the information shared by motorists community; and Mixtrax, which allows you to listen to the songs on your iPhone library playlist mix without interruption and with nice transition effects from one track.


Available in 1.4 petrol engines by 90 HP (16,900 euro turnkey, IPT excluded) and diesel versions 1.4 CRDi by 90 HP (euro 19,200) and 1.6 CRDi from 115CV (19,750 euros), the ix20 App Mode offers as standard equipment: parking sensors, fog lights, steering wheel audio controls, alloy wheels from 16, adjustable and folding outside mirrors electrically with integrated turn indicator and automatic climate control.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

How to Find the Build Date of an Audi


Obtaining Build Year from VIN
1. Obtain the vehicles VIN from the dashboard, a body panel, or the Audis engine bay. Newer Audis have a display window for the VIN at the lower drivers side corner of the windshield.
2. Count out to the 10th character in the VIN and note its value.
3. The 10th character identifies the model year by providing a letter, or number. For example, 1997 is represented by the letter V, 1998 is represented by W, 1999 is represented by X, 2000 by Y, 2001 is 1, 2002 is 2, and so on.
Obtaining Build Date from Specifications Sheet
4. Locate the specifications sheet for your Audi in one of the door jams. If your car is a coupe, it is most likely located in the drivers side door jam. If its a sedan, check the rear door jams.
5. Locate the Build Date field on the specifications sheet
6. Note the month and year printed on the specifications sheet in the Build Date field.

How Do I Replace the Fuel Filter on a 2001 BMW 330i


1. Open the glove box. Open the fuse box by turning the two white tabs on either side of it. Remove the #54 fuse, which controls the fuel pump. Remove the gas cap. Start the engine and let it run until it stalls from lack of fuel.
2. Raise the BMW with a floor jack. Lower it onto jack stands at all four corners. Remove the fuel filter protective panel, which is located under the car just to the front of the drivers seat. The panel is held on with four screws that are removed with a Phillips screwdriver.
3. Remove the metal clamp that holds the fuel filter in place using your hand. Loosen the six hose clamps that fasten the fuel lines to the fuel filter. Place a container under the filter to catch spilled fuel. Pull the hoses off of the filter. You may need to twist the hoses with pliers to get them off of the filter.
4. Drain the excess fuel from the filter into the container. Discard the filter. Install the new fuel filter in the same orientation as the old one. Slide the fuel lines onto the new filter. It is recommended to replace the BMW hose clamps with conventional hose clamps that can be tightened with a screwdriver, as the original clamps require a special tool to tighten easily. You can also use a pair of pliers to tighten the original hose clamps a little at a time.
5. Reinstall the clamp that holds the filter in place. Reinstall the oil filter protective panel. Lower the car back to the ground. Reinstall the #54 fuse. Put the fuel cap back on. Start the car and check for leaks.

Monday, May 6, 2013

How to Change the Cabin Air Filter in a 5 Series BMW


1. Shut the engine off and open the hood.
2. Locate the cabin air filter compartment in the rear (near the windshield) part of the passenger side engine bay.
3. Remove the 13mm bolt from the assembly with a socket wrench. Unplug the pressure sensor connection from the assembly.
4. Flip up the two latches that attach the top part of the assembly. Lift the cover and the cabin air filter from the vehicle (the filter is attached to the cover).
5. Remove the old filter from the compartment cover. Insert the new filter, lining up the filter and cover notches.
6. Inspect the bottom part of the compartment for debris (leaves, twigs, etc.) Remove them from the compartment and wipe it with a dry towel.
7. Insert the top part of the compartment with the new filter. Snap up the two latches, reconnect the pressure sensor and tighten the 13mm bolt.
8. Repeat the process for the driver side cabin air filter.

How to Check the Oil in a 2005 BMW


1. Park your 2005 BMW on level ground. Turn the ignition switch off and allow the engine to cool for at least 10 minutes. But be sure the engine is still warm since oil expands when it is hot and contracts when it is cold.
2. Raise the hood on your BMW. This can be done by bending down in front of the car. Look for the lever and pull up while lifting on the hood. Prop the hood open if there are no springs or hydraulic strut to hold it up.
3. Find the oil dipstick. It is located near the spark plugs with a loop at one end. If you can not find a loop, look for a T-stick. Grab the dipstick and pull it all the way out.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean of any oil. Slide the dipstick back into the hole and push it all the way in. Pull it back out and hold it horizontally.
5. Look at the very end of the stick. It is marked with a line that says Full. If the oil is below the full line, you need to add more. Some BMW dipsticks have two lines with a cross hatch pattern in between. The oil level can be halfway between these two lines but no less.

The Harley Davidson

By Anas Darmawan


Nothing, and I mean nothing, to me symbolizes the spirit of freedom and strength more than a Harley Davidson. Ever since Hells Angels gained notoriety and biker gangs started their wild roaming through the interstates of the United States, the Harley Davidson has been synonymous with classic themes of focused passion and power, most especially rock and roll music.

As a rock fanatic and a biker myself, the Harleys have long had a very special place in my heart. If youre thinking of owning one just because youve got tons of money and want to show off how rich you are, I am going to wholeheartedly tell you now, DONT. Youll give the real bikers and rockers out there a bad name. Not to mention youll look funny, and everyone will be laughing at you behind your back. Or in your face, depending on how polite they are.

Okay, that said and done, lets talk about the bike. Harleys have pretty much set a trend and there are tons of posers out there that have come up with easy riders that try to at least imitate the bad-boy look of a Harley Davidson. The real bikers spend most of their time laughing their butts off at these imitations.

There is no way to counterfeit the look, the feel, and the sound of a real Harley. Making a line of Harley look-alikes is like trying to take a mule and asking it to pretend its a thoroughbred stallion. No comparison, end of story.

I could go on about the specs of the machine, but thats not the point. A Harley isnt about numbers and figures like RPMs in the motor. Its something you have to ride to experience and understand. If your heart doesnt match up with the spirit of the bike, if you dont like rock and roll and are afraid of things like noise, power, roaming around, and change, then the experience of riding the bike will most likely terrify you. Like a wild horse sensing a newbie rider, the bike will most likely throw you at the first opportunity.

Its not for everyone, I can honestly say. Thats what makes the Harley so special. Its all about attitude, and loving the concepts of freedom, chaos, and living life to the fullest. If you think you can handle that, then give a Harley a try, and see if youve got what it takes to run with the pack.

Check out my other article in Finding Best Motorcycle Dealers.

Sunday, May 5, 2013

How to Change the Shock Absorber on a BMW


1. Park the vehicle in a well-lit area that is also flat and level. Loosen the lug nuts for the wheel that has the shock you will be replacing. Lift the car using a floor jack and lower it onto jack stands. Finish removing the wheel and set it out of the way.
2. Spray degreaser where the lower part of the strut is bolted to the suspension and wipe it down with a rag. Disconnect any lines that are fastened to brackets on the strut housing. Depending on the model, this can include the brake line and the brake wear sensor line. Remove the wheel speed sensor for ABS-equipped cars. This is held on with a small bolt. The sensor slides out of the back of the hub.
3. Remove the large bolts holding the brake caliper to the strut housing. Slide the caliper off the rotor. Support the caliper while you work. Remove the bolts where the steering arm attaches to the strut. These are generally accessed from below. Disconnect the sway bar from where it bolts to the strut housing.
4. Open the hood. Remove the three nuts that fasten the upper strut to the chassis strut tower. Slide the bottom of the strut assembly away from the suspension and down from where the studs on the top of the assembly go through the sheet metal.
5. Move the strut assembly to a work bench. Place a spring compressor on the spring, ensuring that the hooks for the spring compressor are directly across from each other. Carefully compress the spring until the tension against the top of the strut housing is relieved.
6. Remove the rubber cap over the nut that secures the strut bearing. Carefully loosen and remove the nut, ensuring that the tension on the spring is completely relieved. Remove the nut, washer and any spacers. Slide the upper strut bearing and the spring off the strut housing.
7. Transfer any pads or spacers at the top and bottom of the old strut to the new strut. Leaving the spring compressed with the compressor still fastened, slide the spring over the new strut. Slide the upper strut bearing onto the strut. Install and tighten the nut that holds the upper strut beating on. Carefully loosen the spring compressor, ensuring that the spring seats correctly in the top and bottom of the strut assembly.
8. Reinstall the top of the strut first by sliding the studs at the top of the assembly up and through the holes in the sheet metal in the cars upper strut tower. Loosely install the nuts to hold it in place. Slide the bottom of the assembly into place. You may need to press down on the suspension and steering components to get the bolt holes to line up. Reinstall the lower bolts. Tighten the upper and lower bolts.
9. Reinstall the sway bar, the brake line and other lines on their respective brackets and reinstall the ABS speed sensor, if applicable. Reinstall the brake caliper. Replace the wheel and hand-tighten the lug nuts. Lower the car to the ground and finish tightening the lugs nuts.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

How to Adjust the Sunroof on a Bonneville


1. Turn the Bonneville on. Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the On position.
2. Press and hold the Sunroof switch back to the first position. The sunroof switch is located in the overhead headliner between the sun visors. The first position opens the sunshade and glass panel.
3. Press and release the switch back to the second position to open the sunroof to the comfort stop position. This position opens the glass to a position that is designed to reduce noise and allow air into the car that is comfortable for passengers.
4. Press the sunroof in any direction when opening and the sunroof immediately stops at that position.
5. Press and hold the sunroof switch for more than one and half seconds and the sunroof opens all the way.
6. Press and hold the sunroof switch forward to close the sunroof.
7. Push the sunroof switch upward to open the sunroof glass to the vent position. The sunroof must first be all the way closed. The vent position opens the sunroof by tilting it.

How Do I Open the Convertible Roof on a BMW 318i


Semi-Automatic Roof
1. Place your car in park or depress your brake pedal. The roof will not open or close if you do not do this.
2. Locate the latches on the inside of your BMW where the convertible top meets the windshield and release them.
3. Push and hold the button that has a picture of a side window and a top on it. This is located on the lower part of your dash, near the heated seats and traction control button. Give the roof a little push to help it start folding. Keep holding this button while the side windows lower slightly and the convertible top tucks under. When the side window goes back up, you can let go of the button.
4. Look to see if the button is flashing. If the button is not flashing, the top is properly tucked away. If it is flashing, push it down again so the top will complete the folding sequence.
Fully Automatic Roof
5. Put car in park or push on brake pedal. This will signal that the car is ready to open the roof; it will not open until it is in this position.
6. Find the button on your lower dash that has a picture of a side window and top on it. Push and hold this button as the side windows go down slightly and the roof folds back.
7. Release the button when the side windows go back up. If the light on the button starts to flash, push it down again until the roof folds back completely and locks.

How to Change the Transmission Fluid in a BMW E30


1. Warm your cars transmission by driving it around for about 10 minutes. Be careful not to go far over this time frame, since you want the fluid to be warm, but not scalding hot for this procedure.
2. Turn your BMWs ignition off and lock the emergency brake into place to prevent injury during the fluid replacement.
3. Jack your car evenly about six inches off of the ground and use extra support in the form of jack stands. You will need four jack stands near each tire in order to position the car level with the ground.
4. Find the transmission pan under the front end of the BMW--it is a square, bolted pan-like object.
5. Position the drip pan on the ground, directly beneath the center of the transmission pan. This is to ensure that any hot fluid spills into the drip pan, and not onto you.
6. Release the drain plug at the center of the transmission pan using the socket wrench. The fluid will immediately fall out of the transmission pan, so be sure that you are not in the way of your drip pan.
7. Unscrew the remaining bolts after you are confident that the majority of fluid has drained from the transmission pan. There will still be a small amount of fluid pooled in the bottom of the pan, so use caution as you let the pan down.
8. Empty any remaining fluid from the transmission pan into your drip pan.
9. Wipe the entire transmission pan with the shop rag and a touch of degreaser. Be sure to clean the outside, as well as the inside of the pan, taking caution to also clean the corners, so that the old fluid does not contaminate the new fluid.
10. Mount the transmission pan back into its original position on the transmission, using your socket wrench.
11. Remove the jack stands from under your BMW and lower the car with the jack.
12. Open the hood of thew E30 and locate the transmission fill plug near the windshield, between the center and the drivers side of the car.
13. Open the fill plug cap at the top of the transmission by unscrewing it with your hand. The fill plug on a BMW E30 is yellow and has a dipstick attached to it. The dipstick can be set aside for now.
14. Place the funnel upright into the center of the transmissions fill plug.
15. Begin pouring the new Dexron III transmission fluid into the transmission through the funnel, to avoid spilling.
16. Release the emergency brake after pouring in the second quart of transmission fluid.
17. Turn the ignition key and shift the car into each gear, holding your foot on the brake pedal the entire time. Shifting gears allows the transmission fluid to flow throughout the system, providing a more accurate reading when measuring the level of the fluid.
18. Put your BMW in Park and let the motor continue to run.
19. Add only one-half of the third quart of transmission fluid through the fill plug and funnel.
20. Use the dipstick to measure the level of the transmission fluid by placing the cap back into the fill plug and immediately pulling it out. The dipstick will show you whether or not your transmission is filled to the recommended capacity.
21. Continue pouring small amounts of the third quart of transmission fluid, until the dipstick reads Full. Use extreme caution not to flood the transmission, since the clean-up for such a spill would add significant time to completing this project.
22. Turn your engine off after the dipstick shows the transmission fluid at the recommended fill level.
23. Re-cap the fill plug with the dipstick cap and close the hood of your car. The transmission fluid change is now finished.

Friday, May 3, 2013

How to Replace the Transmission Fluid in an Audi A4


1. Warm your cars fluids by driving at least 10 minutes before parking. This allows the fluid to thin, making the emptying process easier.
2. Elevate your vehicle evenly using a car jack and jack stands.The car should not be tipped in either direction, since a tipped transmission is dangerous during the procedure because hot fluid could spill out and cause injury.
3. Locate your transmission pan under the drivers side hood of your vehicle. The fluid will be in the square, bolted filter pan.
4. Place your drip pan on the ground beneath the transmission pan area, as a safeguard in the case of spillage.
5. Remove all of the bolts using your socket wrench on one side of the transmission pan, beginning in any corner. It is important to take the bolts off very slowly, so that any fluid that drips will gradually fall into the drip pan and not on you.
6. Lower the transmission pan to ground level without tipping it to either side, since it is likely to be filled with old transmission fluid. If any fluid spills, use your shop rag to wipe up the spill.
7. Discard the old transmission fluid by carefully pouring one corner of the transmission pan at the opening of the milk jug until the pan is completely emptied.
8. Wipe the transmission pan clean, so that no particles or residue from the old fluid can contaminate the new fluid.
9. Mount the transmission pan back into its original position by hand-tightening the bolts for a temporary hold.
10. Secure the bolts into place using your socket wrench. It is important to wiggle the pan a bit to be sure that no bolts are loose and that there is no crevice between the transmission pan and the actual transmission.
11. Remove your jack stands and lower the car jack with caution.
12. Fill the new transmission fluid to the fill line. The typical refill capacity for an Audi A4 is three quarts, although you should watch the line carefully to be sure that you do not go significantly over or under this marking.
13. Run your engine in the park gear for approximately five minutes before checking the fluid levels again. The warmth of the engine will make the fluid settle into the transmission.
14. Measure the fluid level using the transmission dipstick. If the fluid reads below the capacity line, more fluid can be poured into the transmission opening while the car is still running. Shifting the gears of the car may also help the fluid to settle for a more accurate reading, although this is not required.
15. When the dipstick shows the transmission fluid at a sufficient level, the transmission fluid change is complete.

How to Replace the Brake Pads on a BMW 528i


1. Park the BMW in an area that will allow you to work on both sides of the vehicle. Loosen the lug nuts on the front wheels with the tire iron. Place the lifting jack beneath the frame on the left side of the vehicle. Lift the vehicle and place jack stands under the frame.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the right. This will allow for easier access to the caliper bolts on the left brake.
3. Unscrew the lug nuts and remove them. Pull the left wheel off the wheel bolts.
4. Remove the two caliper bolts with the 7-mm hex socket and ratchet. Pull the caliper from the rotor. Do not allow the brake caliper to hang freely; the tension from the weight of the caliper can disconnect the brake line. Rest the caliper on the removed tire, laid flat near the wheel well.
5. Remove the metal clips on the top and bottom of the caliper by prying them from the caliper with a flat screwdriver.
6. Remove the brake pads from the inner sides of the caliper. Inspect the rotor for scoring.
7. Place the C-clamp onto the piston and the outer edge of the caliper. Screw the clamp to force the piston into the side of the caliper. (The piston is the ring that sticks out from the inside of the caliper wall.)
8. Place the brake pads onto the inside of the caliper walls. Replace the metal clips on the top and bottom of the caliper. Squeeze the clips against the caliper until they snap into place, connecting to the caliper and locking the pads in place.
9. Place the caliper onto the brake rotor. Replace the caliper bolts and tighten them with the hex socket and ratchet.
10. Replace the brake pads on the left rear wheel as you did the front brake. (You will be unable to rotate the rotor on the rear brake to gain access to the caliper bolts as easily as on the front brake.)
11. Turn the steering wheel so that the wheels are pointed forward. Replace the left wheels onto the wheel bolts and screw on the lug nuts.
12. Lift the vehicle with the jack to remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle and move to the right side of the BMW.
13. Place the jack beneath the frame, lift the BMW, and place the jack stands under the frame. Lower the vehicle onto the stands. Remove the lug nuts and wheels on the right side.
14. Turn the steering wheel to the left and replace the right front brake pads as you did the left side. Replace the rear brake pads.
15. Turn the steering wheel to the neutral position and replace the wheels and lug nuts on the left side. Remove the jack stands and lower the BMW to the ground.
16. Tighten the lug nuts on all four wheels with the tire iron.
17. Press the brake pedal slowly a few times, holding each depression for three seconds. This will replenish the brake fluid in the caliper piston that was displaced by forcing the piston open.

How to Replace the Lens on a BMW 325


Removing and Replacing
1. Pull the lever located near the foot pedals on the drivers side of your BMW 325 to unlatch your hood. Face the hood of your vehicle and pull the hood-release lever located in the grille of your car to fully open the hood.
2. Shine your flashlight to the lower right or left corner inside your hood to find the interior part of your corner turn lens. Locate an oval-shaped hole behind the corner turn lens.
3. Push down and outward on the plastic clip within the oval hole with your flathead screwdriver to release the corner turn lens. Continue to keep your screwdriver in place within the oval hole while pulling the corner turn lens out with your free hand. Set the corner turn lens aside for re-installation. Removing your corner turn lens makes the headlight lens accessible for removal.
4. Lift up on the three tabs located on the top of the rubber trim that surrounds your headlight lens with your fingers. Remove the trim to loosen your headlight lens. Set the trim aside for re-installation.
5. Move your fingers around the top of your headlight lens and pull up on the three tabs that secure the headlight lens in place. Repeat this procedure on the bottom of the lens. Pull one tab out from each side of the lens. Pull the lens towards you once all tabs are released.
6. Align your new headlight lens in place. Push it with slight force to snap it into place. Push the rubber trim back into place snapping the connected tabs down. Push the corner turn lens into its original position until it clips back in.
7. Repeat Steps 1 to 7 to replace the headlight on the opposite side of your BMW 325.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

How to Tow a Mercedes with the Wheels Down


1. Remove the towing eye from the tool kit located in the trunk floor of the vehicle.
2. Remove tow eye covers from the front bumper of the vehicle. Press the tow eye covers inward in the direction of the arrow on the cover and take the covers off the openings. There are two covers that you remove.
3. Place the tow eyes in the slots under the covers you removed in step 3 and screw clockwise to tighten.
4. Run the towing cables through the tow eyes to attach the vehicle to the tow truck.
5. Insert the key into the ignition key cylinder and turn to position 2.
6. Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.
7. Shift the transmission lever into the neutral N position.
8. Release the brake pedal.

How to Unlock the Glove Box in a BMW


BMW X5, X6
1. Locate the glove compartment button. This button is not labeled, but you can find it on the dashboard center stack, parallel to the bottom of the glove compartment, just above the stereo.
2. Press the button to open the glove compartment. The two covers will fold out of the way to reveal the compartment, the inside of which will now be illuminated.
3. Close the compartment by pressing one of the covers closed.
Other BMW Models
4. Locate the handle and lock cylinder at the center of the glove compartment.
5. Release the integrated key from your remote by pressing the top button and pulling the key out with your fingers. On some models, such as the X3, the remote functions are part of the key itself. In this case, just make sure you have the "master key" with the remote functions, rather than the plain spare key.
6. Insert the key into the lock and turn it to unlock the glove compartment. Close and lock the glove box as you normally would.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

How to Fill Up the Transmission for a 1999 Audi A4


1. Turn off the car and make sure that the keys are out of the ignition to ensure that the car will not be turned on while you are working on it.
2. Put the hand brake on the car and then place a large log or brick behind one of the back tires to avoid the car sliding back while you are working on it.
3. Put a jack behind one of the front tires of the Audi A4 and jack up the car about 3 feet from the ground and then slip a jack stand to hold that side of the car up. Repeat this step on the other side of the vehicle.
4. Slide in under the car and look up into the hood area of the car until you find the A4s gear box. The gear box will look like a round, metallic cylinder.
5. Slip a 17mm Allen wrench behind the gear box and unscrew the fill bolt. Slide the fill bolt out completely once its unscrewed. If any transmission fluid drips out of the hole the fill bolt was in, then the transmission is full and doesnt need any more fluid added to it.
6. Fill up a fill bottle with transmission fluid for your 1999 Audi A4 and then inject the transmission fluid in through the hole where the fill bolt used to be until some of the transmission fluid seeps out.
7. Replace the fill bolt and tighten it with the same Allen wrench.
8. Slide out from underneath your A4 and carefully lower your car back to the ground.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

How do I Put Down the Convertible Top on a 1987 BMW 325i


1. Lower both the driver- and passenger-side windows. You may damage your windows or your soft top if you skip this step.
2. Unlatch both of the two locks above the rear-view mirror. This allows you to lift the top from the front of the car.
3. Unlatch the storage compartment for the soft top using the handle on the left rear of the cars interior. Open the storage compartment cover by using the safety catch.
4. Raise the cover from the front of the car and pull it backward. Place it in the storage compartment using neat folds. Pay careful attention not to scratch or break the rear window, because it folds with the rest of the top into the rear compartment. The entire window and soft top are one piece.