Tech Tip: Diagnosing Ford Explorer Rear Wheel Bearing Noise
Some 2002-2005 Ford Explorer Mercury Mountaineer and 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator vehicles may exhibit a noise from the rear wheel hub bearings. Previous service procedures required replacement of the wheel hub bearing assembly. This new service procedure allows replacement of just the wheel bearing to repair the noise condition. To replace the rear hub bearing and wheel bearing retainer ring, refer to the following manufacturer’s Service Procedure ….
Bendix by Honeywell to Offer a VIP Trip for Two to the Daytona 500
In an effort to reward today’s automotive service professionals for installing Bendix premium brake products, Honeywell Friction Materials is launching its "Brake Into the Winner’s Circle" promotion and giving technicians a chance to win a VIP trip for two to the 2009 Daytona 500 ….
News: ISN Show Draws Record Crowd
Orlando, FL — The ISN 2008 Tool Dealer Expo was held in Orlando, FL, June 27 and 28 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The event attracted 190 suppliers, and nearly 700 tool and equipment distributors. Guests spent the two days visiting with manufacturers, learning about the latest and greatest new products to hit the market,
Industry Review: Bosch Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the Pioneering Anti-Lock Brake System
Bosch is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the pioneering automotive anti-lock braking system (ABS), a landmark contribution to driving safety. Bosch first introduced its first system in 1978. Since Bosch introduced electronically controlled ABS to the automotive market, this groundbreaking technology has become the basis for all modern brake regulating systems. Today, nearly 75 percent
Mitch Schneider: More Than Just Numbers to Me
I just finished eating dinner and realized that I won’t be going to sleep tonight until I purge this afternoon’s events from my psyche. The day started with a fascinating interchange that involved one of my primary suppliers. This would have been a whole lot more fascinating – and, infinitely less stressful – if it had happened to someone else and I was reading what they had written, rather than pulling an ….
Tech Tip: Diagnosing and Servicing 4WD Bearings
4WD operation can be hard on wheel bearings and seals. The most common complaint you’ll encounter is no 4WD operation, which can usually be traced to problems with the vacuum-actuated front hubs. Some manufacturers require that the driver shift the transfer case into four-wheel-drive, choosing either high- or low-range gearing. The driver must then flip a switch that opens a vacuum-control valve, sending vacuum to the locking front hubs and engaging them to ….
CARQUEST and MACS Team Up to Find Mobile A/C-Heat Transfer Tech of the Year for 2008
CARQUEST and the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide have teamed up for the third year in a row to find the best mobile air conditioning and heat transfer service technician in North America. In order to allow more technicians who would like to participate time to ….
Permatex Expands Website to Provide New Online Resources for Technicians
Permatex, Inc., an innovative leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has launched a newly updated version of its website. Among the new features are individual "how-to" videos for Permatex Windshield Repair Kit, Rear View Mirror Adhesive Kit, and Headlight Lens Restoration Kit ….
AAPEX Reports Strong Exhibitor Registrations
Despite rising energy prices and an overall sluggish economy, the aftermarket industry is still bullish on its annual trade show – the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), November 4-6 the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV. Show organizers report strong exhibitor registrations, slightly exceeding the same time last year ….
Fuel Surcharges Are On the Minds of Repair Shop Owners
Since the Arab oil embargo of the 1970s, sharp increases in fuel prices have become a fact of life for most Americans. Like it or not, rising fuel prices affect every sector of American business, including automotive parts distribution. Most of us who fix cars for a living understand that even a minor increase in