Composite Rotors: Can They Be Serviced?
When you hear the words “composite rotor,” you might think of a racecar brake rotor with Allen head bolts holding the hat to the outer ring. But, more economical and robust “semi-floating” rotors have made it onto import and domestic vehicles.
Air Ride Diagnostics: Dodge Ram 1500
The secret to diagnosing problems comes down to knowing what criteria the system uses to regulate the compressor/reservoir and having a scan tool that can interpret the information.
Add Pre-Trip Auto Care To Customers’ Summer Road Trip Plans
Is your car road trip ready?
Windshield Wiper Blade Revival
The only way to know if your windshield wipers need replaced is by inspecting the blades when the car or truck is in your bay.
3 Top TPMS Tips
Tips you can implement quickly to increase customer loyalty and improve the overall profitability at your shop.
Post-Collision Alignment: Working All The Angles
Collisions with potholes, curbs and other vehicles are inevitable. While damage to the body is easy to spot, damage to the suspension and the safety systems can be challenging to detect.
EPS Steering Assist
Modern electric power steering (EPS) steering gears are inextricably linked with body and chassis control electronics, which is a very good reason for an alignment technician to develop a working relationship with a modern, enhanced scan tool.
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We are on an on-going editorial mission is to keep you, our valued readers, educated on the topics of data and telematics moving forward.
Stopping Brake Noise
Squeals, groans, creaks and chatters are all noises nobody wants to hear when they apply their brakes. Whether a vehicle is brand new or one that is 10 years old with 120,000 miles on the odometer, most people today expect their brakes to be quiet and not squeal, groan or howl in protest every time the vehicle comes to a halt.
State Vehicle Inspection: Something Needs To Change
While everybody can agree vehicle inspections are good in theory, no one can agree on the execution of a state vehicle safety or emissions inspection program. It is always a compromise between who is picking up the tab and if it is an election year.
Honda Fit Tech Tip: TPMS Indicator Is On With VSA DTC C0077-78
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator is on with VSA DTC C0077 or C0078 (low tire pressure threshold refinement). If the tires are inflated to the pressure listed on the doorjamb label, the vehicle has likely been driven up or down steady grades. The cause of the code and light is the TPMS software may not be properly adapted to driving up or down steady grades.
GM Tech Tip: Car With Wide And Low Aspect Ratio Tires Pulls, Wanders Or Tramlines
Some customers may comment their vehicle has a tendency to pull left or right depending on road conditions. Typical descriptions may refer to the vehicle not tracking properly or that the car wanders.
