Here's something you don't see everyday. This charming behemoth was originally fitted as a mobile communications vehicle. This example is complete with workshop manual written in German, French and Italian, so perhaps for the Swiss market. Read More
If you're getting the occasional engine misfire and no one can figure it out, maybe it's your engine mounts. Read More
This Panamera with a 3.6 Liter V6 engine has an oil pressure warning. The first step in wading into these waters is looking at the quantity and quality of engine oil, and to cut open the oil filter to see what may be found. Read More
The dealership gave up on finding this intermittent water leak. After removing the headliner and putting this wagon under an indoor rainfall, we found droplets forming at the front seams of the panoramic sunroof cradle. Read More
Oil can leak internally, onto the spark plugs, without any external signs of leaking. This is a minor leak, as the tubes are not filled with pools of oil. Read More
Examination of this flywheel shows how worn the center mass has become. It's easy to clock this contact surface with no resistance, nor does it have the slightest bit of return Read More
This car's interior was water-soaked throughout, then had to sit long enough for green mold to form on all interior surfaces. Read More
This Sprinter will have step-assist running boards that automatically extend and retract when doors are opened or closed. After pressing in threaded bolt inserts, the steps are installed to the under-frame. Wiring must be run from the step motors up into the cabin interior, then through pillars and doors. This process normally takes a full day, but this 2019 Sprinter required a day and a half because we had to fabricate custom brackets to allow for the extensive climate control that came from the factory. Read More
This happens with water-cooled Porsches, not including SUVs. Leaves and debris (and sometimes little animals or birds) are rammed and jammed into the nooks and crannies of these chambers, where the radiators and a/c condensers are located. Read More
Repair or replace? We make informed, cost-conscious recommendations. While many repair shops are quick to recommend immediate replacement when something goes awry, here at German Formula, we prefer to take a full investigative approach. . . . Read More