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We love diesel - we started with our VW TDIs and now we follow all manufacturers that make light-duty or passenger car diesel including Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, and most recently even Chevrolet, Dodge, and Jeep! The IDParts Post is full of all the information we have learned over the years. From How-To Articles, Videos, and Technical information, our goal is to make everything we know..
IDParts Blog
17h ago
Mercedes introduced its new 5-speed automatic transmission in 1996, replacing the older 4-speed models. The transmission was used on some models in Europe until 2020, which really speaks to its reliability and durability. In the US diesel market, it was in the E-class, the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, the T1N Sprinter, and the NCV3 Sprinter ..read more
IDParts Blog
17h ago
What is Billet? Billet metal car parts are one of the latest trends in automotive. Aftermarket manufacturers offer everything from billet oil filter caps to more important internal components like billet camshafts. Billet when relating to car parts refers to the solid piece or block of metal that is used as the raw material for ..read more
IDParts Blog
6d ago
After oil changes, brake rotor and pad replacement is probably the most common repair completed by home mechanics. It’s a relatively easy job to do in your garage or driveway and we have some vehicle-specific tutorials available on our YouTube channel. At IDParts, we’ve replaced a lot of brake rotors and pads ourselves, along with ..read more
IDParts Blog
1w ago
Mercedes introduced its new 5-speed automatic transmission in 1996, replacing the older 4-speed models. The transmission was used on some models in Europe until 2020, which really speaks to its reliability and durability. In the US diesel market, it was in the E-class, the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, the T1N Sprinter, and the NCV3 Sprinter ..read more
IDParts Blog
2w ago
What is Billet? Billet metal car parts are one of the latest trends in automotive. Aftermarket manufacturers offer everything from billet oil filter caps to more important internal components like billet camshafts. Billet when relating to car parts refers to the solid piece or block of metal that is used as the raw material for ..read more
IDParts Blog
2w ago
On almost all modern cars, whenever you replace your brake pads, you should also replace your brake rotors. This is because brake rotors, as they are used, develop small grooves where the pads run along them and develop microcracks from heat and environmental conditions. The grooves make it so that a new pad will not ..read more
IDParts Blog
3w ago
Tuners say that diesel power consists of three elements: Fuel, boost, and timing. Although this is a bit of an oversimplification, it’s essentially correct. Fuel allows the turbo to make boost. Boost increases the volume of air (and pressure) in the combustion chamber. Injection timing triggers the diesel fire at the right moment to maximize ..read more
IDParts Blog
1M ago
If you’ve been curious about getting a Frostheater but weren’t sure where to start, we’ve got you covered. FrostHeaters are a great way to help your car perform better in the cold winter months What is a FrostHeater? FrostHeaters are custom-built coolant heaters for diesel vehicles. They connect right into your vehicle’s coolant system, warming ..read more
IDParts Blog
1M ago
We are definitely not the first to report on this, but we are excited all the same. As you likely know, we here at IDParts love our diesels, especially those of the European persuasion. However, while we appreciate our domestic offerings as well, none have excited us quite as much as the 3.0 Duramax, especially ..read more
IDParts Blog
1M ago
If you’ve been curious about getting a Frostheater but weren’t sure where to start, we’ve got you covered. FrostHeaters are a great way to help your car perform better in the cold winter months What is a FrostHeater? FrostHeaters are custom-built coolant heaters for diesel vehicles. They connect right into your vehicle’s coolant system, warming ..read more