VANOS stands for “Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung”, which is German for variable camshaft control. Crafted by BMW, this is their proprietary technology, which functions similarly to variable valve timing technology. Introduced in 1990 and improved over the years, the...
As a MINI owner, engine health is one essential thing to always bear in mind as a healthy engine means a working vehicle. However, there are several factors that can disrupt a MINI’s engine function and one common one is a faulty PCV valve. The PCV valve is an...
Issues with your Mercedes gear selector can be not only annoying and inconvenient, but they can even be dangerous to you and other drivers. When the gear selector fails, you can lose certain control of your car, and it can even leave you stranded. Understanding what...
Are you confused about what to do when your Mini begins to show signs of front radiator support damage? The radiator support in your Mini is a structural part that is situated just at the front side of your car. Its main role is to safely support the radiator and...
Variable NockenwellenSteuerung is the German name for what BMW calls their variable valve timing system. Simply referred to as VANOS, this system was designed to adjust its own valve timing to give the best performance, gas mileage, and reduce its environmental...
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