The brake pedal can feel hard during the first couple of brake applications, usually in the morning when... More

For 2007, the Toyota Tundra was redesigned. The body changed, and the foundation brake system was also... More

When it comes to returning brake rotors to "like new" condition, it is a two-step process that can be... More

The Tacoma has a very reliable brake system. But, one problem area is the load compensating valve that... More

More and more vehicles are being equipped with cartridge-style wheel bearings - a style that requires... More

The second-generation Toyota Sienna minivan is based on the Camry platform, and comes in both 2WD and... More

The current platform of the Hyundai Elantra shares a lot in common with the other current Kia and Hyundai... More

While wheel bearing noise is one of the toughest problems for the customer to describe, it's not unusual... More

During the fall of 1989, when I was working as a mechanic for an off-road desert racing team, we raced... More

What happens after the bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranties wear out? If you look at any facto... More

Extreme temperatures cause the oil circulating through the turbocharger oil feed line to burn. The coked... More

Catalytic converter failures on today's vehicles are rarely caused by defects in catalytic converters... More

If you encounter a check engine light on with a fault code P0420 stored in the fault memory, this may... More

Even as direct-fit exhaust systems are dominating the replacement exhaust market, there is still a... More

How well are you capturing the necessary maintenance work on each vehicle that arrives at your shop each... More

How can a mysterious case of tire wear occur in a perfectly aligned vehicle? It happens and the answers... More

Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are the systems that do not have air pressure sensors... More

There is more to designing tires then just shaping and cooking rubber. Tire designs contain many raw... More

The time to change to and from snow tires is both a regional and personal decision. Whenever it takes... More

ACDelco Power Tools introduced ETC (Electronic Torque Control) tools specifically to solve under-/ov... More

Sir Tools' B90 Wheel Bearing & Hub R&R Kit works on the rear wheel hub and bearing of German vehicles... More

The unique design of the PivotForce Compound Action Pliers enables end users to make the same cuts with... More

The MaxiSYS Mini is an ultra-mobile solution for automotive diagnostics. It comes with a powerful A9... More

To achieve a low weight in a durable package, the AWP075 features titanium components in the clutch housing... More

Ranger Products, a division of BendPak Inc., is bringing another new tire changer to market. Its latest... More

Uniweld's Spirit Manifold will now be packaged with a set of 5' EZ Turn Anti-Blowback Hoses. More

Lincoln Electric has just added the Jessi Combs Women's Welding Gear Ready-Pak to its Welding Apparel... More

The C28 Super Tank Tool Cabinet features four-sided access, a workbench top with inserts for mounting... More

Updates to ALLDATA Repair S3000 and ALLDATA Collision S3500 include a VIN decoder for increased shop... More

My Cleaning Products recommends Rusterizer for an effective post-winter rust removal process. The company... More

Your shop's appearance is one of the first things customers notice. Keeping it clean can be a challenge... More

Mitchell 1 announces the release of its 2014 Emission Control Application Guide (ECAT14) for domestic... More

The ITM Uni-sensor is one of the first programmable TPMS programs that provides 95% vehicle application... More

Many of today's new vehicles may require additional pressure and surface area to spread the force along... More

GMB, one of the world's largest universal joint manufacturers, has introduced a new U-Joint designed... More

Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, manufacturer and supplier of VDO OE-engineered instrumentation... More

ATP recently announced that it offers a full line of speedometer cables and speedometer cable core kits... More

Fuel system contamination is a year-round problem for diesel-powered vehicles. Of special concern in... More

Arnott Inc., a leader in aftermarket automotive air suspension products, announced the release of a new... More

Vertical Development, parent company of ShowMeTheParts.com, has announced that BTX Hubs, Durastart, Mevotech... More

Wisconsin native William Last is the newest recipient of the Quaker State Cash Back Program. Last's loyal... More

DENSO has announced the availability of 238 new part numbers in its latest starter and alternator catalog... More

HELLA has developed a new headlamp system that automatically adjusts high-beam light patterns for other... More

After a three-month contest, a grand prize winner for Safebraking.com's (in collaboration with NUCAP... More

Valeo has named the 20 teams shortlisted by its experts to compete in the second round of the group's... More

Passing the ASE A1 can be difficult. Do not go into this test with the notion that this is an exam for... More

In this first installment of this series, we look at alternative approaches to diagnosing an engine... More

A Ford Windstar with a rough cold start appears to have multiple cylinders that are misfiring. Carlton... More

Some customers may ­experience a tapping sound from the engine compartment after ­engine warm up. This... More

These tips outline the belt replacement for the popular 2.2- and 2.3-liter Accord engines. The other... More

Leave it to the manufacturers to take a simple thing like heat and air conditioning and turn it into... More

The purpose of oil balancing is to make sure the amount of oil in the A/C system remains at the correct... More

The A/C compressor is a pump that compresses and circulates refrigerant within the A/C system. Some have... More

HVAC systems differ from one hybrid to the next, and some systems have used a scroll compressor, which... More

Yes, but the question is when? The new refrigerant is HFO-1234yf. Its cooling performance is very close... More

Chances are if the battery is not under the hood, it is an absorbent glass mat (AGM) or gel cell battery... More

Customer Concern: The battery was jump-started with the key on, which resulted in a no-crank, no-start... More

The subject vehicles were 2002-2006 Ford trucks - the first was a 2002 Ford F-150 with a 5.4 liter, second... More

Troubleshooting an automatic transmission can be one of the most intimidating diagnostic procedures at... More

This repair can be applied to any electrical connection including, but not limited to: lighting, body... More