I can count on one hand the number of problems I’ve seen on our gasoline direct injected engines that were at all related to carbon. There are no recalls, service bulletins, other hidden notes or tips regarding it. No other techs I know see it either. Most of those links are referring directly to the M271 engine which…

Oh no the old ones are great, I’ve been taking about the newer generations. Huge drop in quality past E46 and E39.

Oh except for early N52's where the magnesium part of the block separates from the rest of the block...

Not true. Mercedes doesn’t have this problem at all. I can’t speak about other manufacturers though.

I know a bunch of former BMW master techs. Former meaning they left within the last few years, at varying times. They all came to work for Benz. And have talked with other BMW techs from around the country. But they all said the same about BMW: they’re garbage and not built to let beyond a lease and there was always a…

Oh so everything that all of the BMW techs I know tell me is just anecdotal? Lies? Maintenance goes a long way and can prolong the onset of issues, but it can’t overcome a bad design or bad materials.

No no I’m agreeing with you and wondering seriously how no one else on here seems to be aware of it

As common as this issue is how does no one else on here know about it?

Oh yeah we definitely don’t have to worry about oh say maybe burning oil from leaking valve stem seals

Really? That’s what you’re going with? The window? Most shops I’ve worked at have this. Come on discount tire, you can do better.

Oh neat! I didn’t know they were making another Fast and Furious!

Serious question here: how is a loose roof rack less dangerous than any other recall?

I grew up with Harleys and the mentality that there is no other motorcycle. After owning one for a [painful] year, I traded it on a Ducati Monster, after also very seriously considering Yamaha xsr and triumph street triple. Very unlikely to ever buy another Harley. Even aside from the bike, the dealership treated me…

Alternate article title option: People Are Idiots

The first thing I tell my apprentices before they get to experience their first AMG’s is “NEVER EVER EVER USE RACE MODE ON THE STREET!!!”

I’m a dealer tech so I tell more lies than not. Can’t possibly remember specific ones, there are too many.

I keep my car very clean and get it detailed (on top of normal washes and vacuums) at least once a year. But I also take it camping, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, have a kid, etc. Life is dirty.

Gloss black. Black wood. Even carbon fiber would be better. Something black.

Yes but lose the silver

Gross. That looks like someone raided the Walmart auto section for tacky stick on bits. Minus the silver handles on the doors, I think they look good though.