Maintenance Archives - M-Spec Performance

Mini Car Care

Follow These Tips to Prevent MINI Cooper Problems MINI Coopers are high-performance vehicles, and they require high-quality auto care. At M-Spec Performance in Lindenhurst, New York, our ASE-certified team specializes in MINI repair. Learn some of our tips to know how to take care of your MINI Cooper. Do some research on your MINI model […]

Common Land Rover Problems

Learn Five Warning Signs of Land Rover Issues Land Rover is one of the popular premiere brands, but many Land Rover owners have reported problems with their vehicles. Although Land Rover has a considerably low number of recalls in the auto world in the United States, these recalls still mean there are potentially hundreds of […]

Suspension Problems with VW

Watch Out for These Red Flags in Volkswagens! In the last ten years, many Volkswagen owners have reported some suspension problems. However, proper maintenance is key, and you can avoid suspension problems with good preventative car service at an auto repair shop that specializes in Volkswagen repair. At M-Spec Performance, located in Queens, New York, […]

Preventative Maintenance

Saving On Costly Repairs Driving a new or older European vehicle can become very expensive to maintain, especially if small issues are overlooked and left unrepaired. With many complicated electrical systems and movable parts, problems can occur at any time. Here at M-Spec Performance we can’t stress enough how important it is to practice preventative […]

E46 M3 Valve Adjustment

E46 M3 Valve Adjustment Engine valves rapidly open and close making them one of the hardest working components on your E46 M3. This service is often overlooked and can cause some unwanted issues such as loss of power, decreased fuel efficiency and complete engine failure. At M-Spec Performance we recommend valve adjustments around 50,000 miles […]

Bmw Cooling System Maintenance

Maintenance and Repair, Queens, New York Making sure your BMWs cooling system is working correctly is extremely important because it affects how your engine performs. If working correctly the cooling system will prevent your BMW from overheating and regulate temperature over a long period of time. Sometimes leaks may occur or a part is broken […]

Carbon Build Up And Cleaning

Carbon build up is an issue in newer cars with direct fuel injection and are particularly severe on BMWs and VWs. Waste from fuel will eventually build up large amounts of carbon build up on the intake manifold, restricting air flow. When airflow to the engine is restricted the vehicle will begin to show an […]

Your Vehicle Snow Storm Checklist

New York City has seen its fair share of snow this winter. Make sure to follow this check list and you’ll be sure to weather any storm! Battery Make sure the battery has been functioning properly and is fully charged. The cold weather may affect its performance, reducing its cranking power. If the battery hasn’t […]

Top 4 Tips You Can Do For Your Bmw

From the first time I sat behind the wheel of my first BMW 1995 M3 to my current 2016 M3 the feeling you get is immeasurable. If you are like me and the rest of the team at M-Spec Performance, we love our German cars! To keep this short and sweet, we have listed our […]

Benefits Of Replacing Spark Plugs

A spark plug is a device that delivers electrical current from an ignition system to the combustion chamber in order to ignite a mixture of fuel and air. Simply said, this is the process that starts your car. Depending on the engine design, replacing a spark plug can be a simple or more demanding task. […]