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Philes’ Forum – Summer 2020

By Vic Lucariello, Sr Last time we talked about brake-system bleeding and brake-fluid flushing and the purpose of each. Bleeding is intended to remove any air or other gas bubbles from the hydraulic system, while flushing is done to replace old, contaminated brake fluid with fresh new fluid. Of course, a good flush will tend […]

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Philes’ Forum – Spring 2020

A detailed discussion about brake fluid deterioration over time and the differences between brake fluid flushing and brake bleeding.

Philes’ Forum – Winter 2020

A great tech tip from bimmerphile Carl Francolini on iDrive and some thoughts on battery maintainers.

Philes’ Forum – Fall 2019

Testing the glovebox light assembly in an e36.

Philes’ Forum – Summer 2019

Solving an intermittent sputtering problem.

Philes’ Forum – Spring 2019

Follow-up to recent Philes Forums articles, “That Ain’t What It’s For” [Spring 2018] on the OBDII port and “Coolant Schmoolant” [Summer 2018] with coolant replacement instructions.

Philes’ Forum – Winter 2019

Follow up on Absorbent Glass Mat batteries.

Philes’ Forum – Fall 2018

Replacing the battery in the E30, E36, and E46.

Philes’ Forum – Summer 2018

Selecting the correct coolant.

Philes’ Forum – Spring 2018

Use of the diagnostic connectors.

Philes’ Forum – Winter 2018

Tribute to Al Drugos and oil change guidance.

Philes’ Forum – Fall 2017

Vic discusses some of the minor issues encountered by driver-school padrone Jeff White — including torque specs and spark plug installation — when he replaced the valve cover on his E39 touring.

Philes’ Forum – Summer 2017

Vic addresses different ‘flavors’ of power steering fluid and the reason for periodically changing your brake fluid.

Philes’ Forum – Spring 2017

Vic remembers NJ Chapter icon Trip Lee and discusses power steering system maintenance.

Philes’ Forum – Winter 2017

How to avoid causing your “Check Engine” light to come on simply by doing an oil and filter change.

Philes Forum – Fall 2016

Vic provides a variety of tech tips on tools, brake pad wear sensors, and valve cover gasket leaks.

Philes’ Forum – Summer 2016

Vic discusses the common issues that can cause a ‘Check Engine’ light (or Malfunction Indicator Lamp) to occur and offers a simple solution to address a misfiring cylinder.

Philes’ Forum – Spring 2016

Vic shares several valuable tips for changing the timing belt on the E30 with an M20 six-cylinder engine.