Tech Tip: Keeping Your Customers’ Tires Glued to the Road
Confused about modern ride control technology? Sometimes looking back into automotive history can put such technology into a more usable framework. A good illustration is how ride control technology evolved from the simple, early-century friction shock absorber to the electronic variable-rate shocks and MacPherson struts currently being installed on late-model imports.
Beck/Arnley Adds 856 New Part Numbers
Beck/Arnley announces it has added more than 800 new part numbers to its line of import nameplate products. Included among the 856 new numbers are additions in Beck/Arnley’s major product categories – Engine Parts & Filtration, Clutch & Driveline, Brake & Chassis, Cooling, Engine Management and Electrical.
Tech Tip: Mercedes-Benz Low Range Light Flashes, Code P1831
If you receive customer reports in the affected model vehicles of the low-range light flashing rapidly (18 times) after vehicle start with fault code P1831 (positioner motor, position sensor or power supply is faulty) in the transfer case ECU, do not replace the transfer case motor. This is caused by a temporary loss of communication between the transfer case control module and the shift motor position sensor.
Ride Control Repairs: Keeping Your Customers’ Tires Glued to the Road
Confused about modern ride control technology? Sometimes looking back into automotive history can put such technology into a more usable framework. A good illustration is how ride control technology evolved from the simple, early-century friction shock absorber to the electronic variable-rate shocks and MacPherson struts currently being installed on late-model imports. When early automobile manufacturers
The Long-Lasting Brake Job: Can Your Brake Job Go 12, 000 Miles Without a Problem?
All shops what to see a customer again, but not for a brake comeback. What is the magic number of miles that can separate a comeback from a service situation? In my opinion, the minimum is 12,000-miles. Even installing new friction, rotors and calipers will not ensure a long-lasting brake job. The long-lasting brake job
News Update: Raybestos’ Simplified Product Offering is Built Around Technicians’ Needs
Raybestos brand brakes’ product offering has been re-engineered, following months of extensive research with repair technicians, the results of which can be seen in Raybestos’ new 1-2-3 brand strategy. “We conducted both qualitative and quantitative research to understand precisely what techs want and need from a brake supplier,” said Jeff Stauffer, vice president of global
Hybrids: Service & Diagnostics
What do you do when a customer with a Toyota Prius hybrid says his Check Engine light is on and wants you to diagnose his problem? Can you do it? Or, would you send your customer back to the Toyota dealer? To help alleviate anxiety over the complexity and reliability of its hybrid systems, Toyota
Tech Feature: Getting Up to Speed on Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrids are hot. As the price of gasoline goes up, so does the demand for new vehicles that can squeeze more miles per gallon from every drop of gasoline. Hybrids do that by combining the best of both worlds: electric power for low-speed, stop-and-go driving, and gasoline power for highway cruising and long-range driving.
Elgin Industries Celebrates 88th Anniversary with Expansion of Automotive and Performance Lines
Elgin recently launched a comprehensive rocker arm production department featuring 14 state-of-the-art universal presses and precision tooling for a full range of popular automotive and performance applications. Elgin has also expanded its portfolio of other original equipment and replacement engine components.
Exciting Las Vegas and Disney World Vacations, Consumer Cash Rebates Offered in ‘Ultimate Road Trip’ Promotion from ANCO, Wagner, MOOG and National Brands
Thousands of participating automotive parts and service providers across the U.S. will be offered the chance to win exciting prizes – including complete Walt Disney World and Las Vegas vacation packages – through the "Ultimate Road Trip" promotion from Federal-Mogul Corporation’s ANCO wiper blades, Wagner brake products, MOOG chassis parts and National wheel-end components brands.