- October 17, 2021
- Porsche Repair
- Posted by Charles Oehmke
- Comments Off on Warning Signs that Your Porsche’s Oxygen Sensor is Bad
Porsche’s are powerful but intricate vehicles with a reputation of power, luxury, and style. One of its many components is the oxygen sensor. A Porsche’s oxygen sensor keeps track of your vehicle’s air to gasoline ratio and uses a computer to modify it, if necessary.
Several factors can affect the amount of oxygen in your Porsche’s engine, which can make it run rich or lean. Your Porsche’s oxygen sensor has everything to do with this dynamic. Let’s take a look at what you can do if your Porsche’s oxygen sensor is bad and how you can tell.
Your Check Engine Light Comes On
When your Porsche’s check engine light comes on, it almost always means trouble. Porsche’s are advanced vehicles that can self-correct to some extent, so when a problem is deemed too much for your Porsche to fix the check engine light will illuminate. This can be initia [...]
- September 30, 2021
- BMW Repair
- Posted by Charles Oehmke
- Comments Off on How to Maintain Your BMW Engine for Higher Performance in Pontiac
At the mention of the name BMW, what comes to car enthusiast's minds is stellar engineering, impeccable design, and unrivaled performance. However, the exceptional performance a BMW offers is of no use if the engine is not functional. The engine holds all the power necessary to help your car function, but without it, your car cannot perform.
The maintenance of your engine cannot be overemphasized. Maintaining your BMW's engine will keep your vehicle performing at its best. Sadly, some drivers ignore maintenance because it can be inconvenient and sometimes costly. The thought may be: Why take a car for maintenance when everything still works fine? Aside from spending more when your poorly-maintained vehicle breaks down, skipping maintenance can also reduce its lifespan.
Regular Maintenance
Taking your car for regular maintenance helps detect developing issues before they become fully prob [...]
- September 13, 2021
- MINI Repair
- Posted by Charles Oehmke
- Comments Off on Reasons Behind Oil in Your Mini’s Coolant Reservoir
Mini Coopers are built on affordability, functionality, performance, and an extended road-range per tank of gas. While these vehicles are popular for casual car owners and high-end vehicle connoisseurs alike, they are still prone to some of the usual mechanical ailments that eventually befall vehicles. They also have their own unique mechanical failures. One of the more unusual faults that can befall a Mini Cooper is finding oil in your coolant reservoir.
The Purpose of Oil and Coolant
Your oil and coolant should never mix, as they fulfill entirely different roles and have near-opposite properties and chemical compositions. Oil is the lubricant that covers and protects all of the friction-plagued and mobile components of your vehicle’s engine. On the other hand, coolant is meant to keep your engine’s temperature steady so that everything under the hood doesn’t overheat.
If you suspect t [...]
- August 28, 2021
- BMW Repair
- Posted by Charles Oehmke
- Comments Off on Fix Your BMW’s Adaptive Headlight Under An Expert’s Supervision In Pontiac
With a stylish design, high performance, and reputable brand name, it is without question why you might choose to own a BMW. It is sure to provide you and any passengers with a quality, comfortable drive. That smooth drive can be compromised if you do not have your vehicle properly serviced and maintenanced. All of your vehicle’s components need to be properly cared for, especially the adaptive headlights, which if neglected could put you and others on the road at risk.
Adaptive Headlights in a BMW
Adaptive headlights differ from standard headlights used in older vehicle models. Adaptive headlights are more innovative because they are designed to respond to movement and changes in your surroundings.
Adaptive headlights are capable of automatically turning on when entering low-light conditions, such as nighttime, rain, or fog. Additionally, they use sensors that allow them to automatica [...]
- August 11, 2021
- BMW Repair
- Posted by Charles Oehmke
- Comments Off on How To Know if Your BMW is Leaking Oil from the Alternator Seal
Owning a BMW vehicle is quite a thrill, as they are among the most remarkable automobile manufacturers around. As BMW vehicles are trustworthy and resilient, they’ve earned quite a reputation in the automobile industry.
Some BMW models can develop faults with their alternator seals over time, leading to oil leaks. Oil leaks from alternator seals are quite common with BMW owners, but thankfully, you do not have to get alarmed over it, as there is a practical solution to this issue.
Since all machines are prone to faults, the alternator seal is also susceptible to issues. It is essential to catch these issues with the seal, and with the whole vehicle in general, as you can ensure your safety while avoiding much larger and expensive damage. This article will help you to understand what an alternator seal is and how to detect leaks from it.
The Function of the Alternator Seal
An alternator seal is a necessary gas [...]
- August 5, 2015
- Uncategorized
- Posted by Charles Oehmke
- Comments Off on E30 M3 Parts
- February 25, 2015
- BMW, MINI, Porsche
- Posted by Charles Oehmke
- Comments Off on How to select a shop
When considering the idea of trusting your BMW, PORSCHE, or MINI to a repair shop there are many things to consider. Outlined below are a number of questions you might want to ask yourself before entrusting your BMW, PORSCHE or MINI to just any repair shop:
Does the repair facility specialize in your specific car?
There are many types of specialization in the automotive business. Technically speaking, the quick lube shop specializes in oil services. However, in almost all cases, they will not be able to reset your oil service lights, and will not stock the manufacturer approved oils or OEM filters. Likewise, many shops specialize in foreign cars or European cars. Today, it is extremely difficult and expensive for a shop to maintain technical information and diagnostic tools for all makes and models. When selecting a shop you will have to ask yourself, do you want a facility that claims to be [...]
- February 25, 2015
- BMW
- Posted by Charles Oehmke
- Comments Off on Stealth Hitches
If you drive a newer model BMW or Porsche and are looking for a means to tow a small trailer or a way to carry bicycles, without modifying your car to accept an unsightly exposed hitch receiver, Nikolas Motorsport can help. We have teamed with the leading manufacturer and distributor of hidden tow hitches, Stealth Hitches. The Stealth Hitches product line installs behind the bumper and leaves no evidence of a hitch on your vehicle when the ball mount or bike-rack connector is removed. Stealth Hitches tow hitches are tested and approved to the same regulations applicable to all OEM hitches and all vehicle-manufacturer hitches. Stealth Hitches actually provides hitches to many vehicle manufacturers, packaged in brand specific boxes. Their uniquely designed hitch locking mechanisms are the safest on the market.
No evidence of a hitch
- February 25, 2015
- Uncategorized
- Posted by Charles Oehmke
- Comments Off on Pre-Purchase Inspections
If you are considering the purchase of a pre-owned BMW, Porsche, or MINI, we strongly recommend a pre-purchase inspection. Nothing takes the shine off your new purchase than finding out the “good deal” you got needs $2000 of work to be roadworthy. At Nikolas Motorsport our base pre-purchase inspection includes a multi-point physical check, a complete diagnostic readout, a road test, and estimates for any items we see that need attention. We will provide an overall opinion of the car, and help you to understand what you might be getting into if you make the purchase. To facilitate schedules of buyers and sellers, we will make all necessary accommodations to get the inspection done quickly. If at all possible, we encourage you, the buyer to be present during the inspection. Once the technician has looked over the car and completed his inspection, we will be happy to show you anything that requires [...]
- February 25, 2015
- Uncategorized
- Posted by Charles Oehmke
- Comments Off on A Word About Alignments
Most of today’s new cars are designed to require 4-wheel alignments. Simply stated, there are adjustments which need to be verified and/or corrected to both the front and rear suspensions. BMW, PORSCHE and MINI automobiles are no exception. Actually the BMW and MINI vehicles also require the car to be weighted (front seats, rear seats, and trunk) to attain proper alignments. If you are discussing an alignment on a BMW or MINI with any repair shop, always ask if they have the proper weights available to load in the car before doing the alignment. If not, this is not the place to have your alignment work done. Nikolas Motorsport has a state of the art alignment system capable of completing alignments on most any vehicle. And, of course we have the required weights to load the car prior to completing the alignment. Even more importantly, we have technicians who [...]
