When it comes to professional-grade scan tools, few options balance affordability, features, and longevity like the ThinkScan 698BT. This diagnostic tool claims bidirectional controls, dealer-level functions, and lifetime free updates—but does it actually deliver? At Fluid Motor Union in Naperville, we put it through its...
When Alex from LegitStreetCars rolled into Fluid MotorUnion with his turbocharged Jeep, he threw down a challenge we couldn’t refuse — build a working exhaust system using nothing but leftover scrap materials. No shiny new stainless, no mandrel bends fresh off the shelf, just the...
Owning a Range Rover Sport, especially a supercharged model, is a dream for many car enthusiasts. But high-mileage examples are notorious for mechanical quirks, air suspension issues, and expensive repairs. In this guide, we’ll walk through a 2013 Range Rover Sport GT Edition with 160,000...
If you’re looking to get your car tuned, the internet can feel overwhelming. Hundreds of options with varying prices appear, and it’s easy to feel lost. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Here are five things you need to know before tuning your car, straight from...
The FMU Megaphone - our secret weapon is available for purchase HERE When a college student rolled in with his 1965 Mustang coupe, he had one simple request: make it sound unforgettable. What followed was a budget build that delivered beyond expectations for the...
Buying a car can be exciting, especially when you find what seems like a steal online. But sometimes, what looks like a perfect deal might hide costly surprises. At Fluid MotorUnion, we’ve earned a reputation for uncovering hidden problems, whether it’s a daily driver or...
Automotive manufacturers invest heavily in research and development when it comes to air intake design, but what happens when you want to improve airflow beyond stock without an engineering degree? For this build, we took a Mercedes E55 AMG wagon—already upgraded with a massive 2.9L...
The FMU Megaphone - our secret weapon is available for purchase HEREThe 1997 Dodge Viper Gen 2 is a beast of American engineering: an 8.0-liter V10 pushing over 400 horsepower with styling that screams pure aggression. But despite its ferocity on paper, the factory...
At Fluid MotorUnion in Naperville, Illinois, we see plenty of modified cars come through our doors, but few are as notorious for tuning challenges as a heavily modified Corvette Z06. This story dives deep into what happens when a car’s tuning doesn’t line up with...
The technicians at Fluid MotorUnion began with the fundamentals: checking for spark, swapping ignition coils, and testing spark plugs. Each step showed no change. The Huracán’s Audi-Lamborghini V10 uses a dual-injection system — both direct and port injection — designed to reduce emissions and carbon...