[caption id="attachment_27428" align="aligncenter" width="625"] This white first Generation Audi came to Fluid MotorUnion in Naperville for the reinstallation of a factory exhaust since the aftermarket one equipped when purchased wasn't to the owner's taste. During the preinspection, we noted the excessive wear and that a...
A slow crank after the key is turned and suddenly, you notice a red light shaped like a battery. What does it mean? Do you need a new battery? Well, if you were having trouble getting your vehicle started, most people would assume a bad...
Recently a customer brought his E46 in for some regular maintenance, we noted in our inspection that the rear differential was leaking from some of the seals, and was due for a flush. For our E46 M3 differential service we removed the diff cover, replaced...
Recently we were approached by a customer interested in adding some flame thrower abilities to his Nissan GTR. Of course, we knew exactly who to turn to for this project. Linney Tuning based out of Hertfordshire, England specializes in R&D of performance tuning components and...
The dyno here at Fluid MotorUnion is an all-wheel-drive Dyno Dynamics Dynamometer. Dyno Dynamics is an Australian based company and is the largest dyno manufacturer in the southern hemisphere. Their dynos are not inertia style dynos like Mustang Dyno or DynoJet. They are Eddy Current...
A while back you might remember a blog post we released regarding the BMW N63 engine and its notorious timing chain issues. Well this week at FMU we've got a similar issue. In the shop, we have a E70 BMW X5 which is also powered...
Are you dealing with BMW 5.0i Timing chain problems and looking for a good mechanic in Naperville? Unfortunately more and more BMW’s are running into issues relating to the timing chain. Check engine lights, rough running, misfires, entire banks of cylinders going dead, and even...
Ever had an Electrical Short Circuit that keeps blowing the fuse second you pop in a new one? In today's blog, we'll go over one way the technicians at Fluid MotorUnion diagnosed an Electrical Short Circuit. This 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400E came in with complaints detailing...
Are you experiencing a Check Engine Light Flashing Misfire? Vehicles after 1996 have what is known as an OBD2 protocol, a common language that allows the aftermarket repair technician, state emission testing facility, and consumer a way to check for problems in the engine computer....
If you have a dead battery that has recently passed a battery load test, or it’s a new battery, chances are you have a parasitic electrical draw. This issue will cause the faulty consumer to stay on long after your vehicle has gotten the sleep...