Powertools: Select Power Tools that Meet Your Service Needs
Considering these definitions, a power tool, loosely defined, is anything used as a means of accomplishing a task using mechanical energy. All power tools use mechanical energy to accomplish tasks that would otherwise be difficult or even impossible to accomplish by hand. Now think about all the jobs that we are able to accomplish with
Tech Tip: Do 2WD, 4WD and AWD Vehicles Need Different Tire Solutions?
I live in the snow belt, so I am well used to those days when a simple 45-minute drive to, say, take the kids to the circus can become a frightening eight-hour return trip. Around here, two hours of clowns and elephants is long enough for Mother Nature to hammer us with two feet of "partly cloudy." And, living in Ohio means road-clearing crews are usually hours behind the bell. But, that’s another story.
Tech Tip: Muffled Rattle Sound from Front Suspension
Some Chrysler vehicles may exhibit a muffled rattle sound which may be heard during low speed driving on road surfaces with minor fluctuations (such as a parking lot) and may also occur during turning maneuvers. Keep reading to find out how to diagnose and repair this condition.
When it Comes to Checking Tire Tread Depth Limits, the Quarter is the New Penny
Quarters are safer than pennies when it comes to checking your tires, according to new tests conducted by The Tire Rack, an independent tire tester. With much of the summer travel season remaining and a change of season looming, now is especially important for drivers to be aware of their tires’ condition.
RTI’s NTF-15H Nitrogen Tire Filling System can Deflate and Fill with Nitrogen Automatically
The RTI NTF-15H generates nitrogen on demand and stores it on-board for quick nitrogen tire service. The NTF-15H performs the same service as all of the other RTI Nitrogen Tire Filling Systems, but also offers more service options.
Tech Tip: Convertible Mustang Vibration – Got MIG?
Customers may come to you after many frustrating attempts by other shops to get an irritating vibration out of their 1996-98 Ford Mustang convertibles equipped with a 3.8-Liter engine. The vibration or shake seems to occur while driving at a steady speed of approximately 62 mph (100 km/h) on smooth roads. This problem may be due to the interaction between the body and the suspension.
Tech Tip: Expedition/Navigator Unintended Brake Assist
Some 2003-2006 Ford Expedition or Lincoln Navigator vehicles may exhibit excessive pedal travel and/or low brake pedal effort due to the mechanical or electronic brake assist being activated. Review the brake assist characteristics and follow the service procedure if required.
Tech Tip: Hyundai ABS/TCS Activation
During some driving conditions, an underinflated T125/70D15 compact spare tire, installed on one of the front wheel positions, may result in the following symptoms on a 1999-2004 Sonata: ABS/TCS and brake warning lights may set on the dashboard; and the vehicle may not accelerate over certain driving speeds.
Yokohama Partners with Mopar on TIREWorks Program
Thanks to a new partnership with Mopar and its TIREWorks program, consumers will soon have thousands more outlets to buy Yokohama tires. Yokohama’s full line of consumer tires, including its flagship ultra-high-performance brand, ADVAN, will be available at more than 3,700 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep dealers across the U.S., beginning immediately.
Tech Tip: Ready-to-Install Struts Save Time and Increase Profits
It should come as no shock that preassembled, ready-to-install struts have been a huge hit lately. The pros like them because they are much easier, faster and more profitable to install than ordinary struts. They don’t need a spring compressor to disassemble and reassemble the strut and they can get the customer back on the road much faster because of the time saved by not replacing the entire strut assembly.