Brake Pads, Rotors & Hydraulic Fluid: Service and Maintenance
Brake Pads, Rotors & Hydraulic Fluid: Service and Maintenance When it comes to vehicle safety, few components are as critical as your brakes. At HG Performance, we emphasize comprehensive brake maintenance to keep drivers safe on the roads of San Marcos, CA, and San Diego, CA. Proper care of brake pads, rotors, and brake fluid…
The Importance of Advanced 4-Wheel Alignments on Sport and Exotic Cars
The Importance of Advanced 4-Wheel Alignments on Sport and Exotic Cars Most sport and exotic car owners focus on engine care, detailing, and routine maintenance. However, many overlook one of the most critical services: the advanced 4-wheel alignment. This service doesn’t just preserve performance—it also improves safety and ensures that every drive feels as precise…
The Importance of Walnut Blasting of the Intake Valves in Direct Injected Engines
Understanding the Problem of Carbon Buildup in Direct injected engines has revolutionized the automotive industry with improved performance and fuel efficiency. Unlike traditional port fuel injection systems, direct injection engines have a vulnerability – carbon buildup on the intake valves. Carbon deposits gradually accumulate on the intake valves, hindering airflow and fuel atomization. This results…
Why a Professional Tire Mounting Service Is Worth the Cost
Whether you have new tires for off-roading or new wheels for racing— safety, reliability, and performance are top-of-mind. That’s why it’s important to turn to professionals who can provide high-quality tire mounting and balancing services when you need them. At HG Performance, state-of-the-art Hunter Engineering equipment allows us to deliver the most precise mounting and…
Throttle Body Actuator Failure In BMW S65 & S85
BMW’s S65 and S85 are stunning displays of automotive innovation. But these engines are prone to throttle body actuator failures. If your BMW is going into limp mode and you’re receiving a fault code, the throttle body actuator is a likely culprit. Read on to learn what BMW models are affected, the symptoms of fault…
Porsche 911 GT3 Service
The 911 GT3 is one of Porsche’s more rare and highly sought-after models, but we see them regularly here at HG Performance. In fact, we provide a full range of service and maintenance following Porsche’s official maintenance schedule. We also have plenty of experience with track set-up and modifications for owners looking to enhance performance…
Nissan GT-R R35 Transmission Service
If you were a fan of the Nissan GT-R during the R32 – R34 era, you were probably as surprised as we were to discover the R35 generation would lose its manual transmission and clutch pedal. For us, that initial disappointment faded quickly once the Nissan GT-R R35’s GR6 transmission showed not only its extremely…
How to Maintain Your BMW’s Performance Over 100,000 miles
Dedicated drivers know there is only one sporty luxury brand that will meet their power and performance standards: the BMW. You see it zip by you on the highway, and it’s enticing, but maintaining a BMW is different than with other cars. With proper maintenance, you can have your beautiful BMW and make it behave,…
Everything You Need to Know About BMW Rod Bearings & Their Maintenance
Everything You Need to Know About BMW Rod Bearings & Their Maintenance The BMW S54 inline-6, S65 V8, and S85 V10 engines are some of the most iconic performance motors ever built. At HG Performance, we maintain many of these engines, some approaching 100,000+ miles. Owners often ask us about the infamous BMW rod bearings…
Everything You Need to Know About Your Mercedes-Benz A and B Services
Since 1969, Heinz Gietz Autohaus has been San Diego’s most trusted service center for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Every service we provide includes a thorough inspection of the vehicle to look for possible wear, leaks, or other small problems so that they can be treated before they turn into major expenses down the road. In this article,…