Tech Tip: Loaded Caliper Assemblies Help Restore the Brakes to Like-New Condition
Loaded calipers do provide a variety of benefits when doing brake jobs on customer’s vehicles. One of the main advantages for the vehicle owner is that loaded caliper assemblies help restore the brakes to like-new condition. Not only do they get new friction, but also a professionally rebuilt caliper and properly matched hardware (shims, bushings, slides, etc.).
There’s No Escaping Hybrid Service
high as 40 mph (64 kph). Plus, when conditions are right, the engine may shut off at stops and not restart until after 25 mph. As a result, the advertised fuel economy of a full hybrid vehicle is typically much higher for the city driving conditions than the highway driving conditions. In theory, assuming the
Tech Tip: KIA TCM Logic Revision
This bulletin provides information related to a logic change in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) for 2001 Rios, and 1998 through 2001 Sephia and Spectra vehicles built after Oct. 18, 2000. On vehicles built before that date, under certain driving conditions the following DTCs may be stored without a true defect being present: P0705, P0740, P0731, P0732, P0733 and P0734.
Beck/Arnley Introduces New Identity Campaign
Beck/Arnley is pleased to announce it has re-launched the Beck/Arnley brand to reflect the company’s mission of providing professional technicians with the crucial parts needed to repair foreign nameplate vehicles. The "You Just Know When Something is Genuine" identity campaign consists of a re-designed website.
Get it Straight
Customers these days are pickier than ever about the work performed on their vehicles —and an alignment isn’t an exception. If customers aren’t satisfied with how their cars ride, steer and handle after driving them out of your shop, you’ll likely see those customers again — for the redo. What follows are some simple steps
Rancho Extends the Off-Road Capabilities of Popular Sport Utility Vehicles
Rancho – ready to "Alter Your Ego – has introduced a new suspension system for 2004-2007 Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX56 sport utility vehicles to deliver exceptional on- and off-road performance and ride quality. The new Rancho suspension system for 2WD and 4WD 2004-07 Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX56 models is built to the same exacting engineering standards as Rancho’s SEMA award-winning systems.
JASPER Brings Service Truck to Road Course Races
At the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series event at Sonoma, CA, a white Jasper Engines & Transmissions truck and trailer could be spotted in the pits. But it was for more than just promotional purposes. This truck was to provide support, parts and help for teams using the JASPER 4-speed transmission.
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.
Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Roy Larson, president Beyer Motor Works Inc., BMW/Mercedes driveline experts Chandler, AZ www.beyerdriveline.com and www.beyermotorworks.com Member: BIMRS, Bimmer Tech Group, Mini Tech Group, BMW CCA, ASA, APRA, BBB My 5 favorite tools are: Streamlight Stylus Reach — This pocket flashlight puts the light where I need it, making it ideal to inspect brake pads and
Flashing Signals / Reprogramming PCMs
You don’t have to be Microsoft A+ certified to flash reprogram automotive PCMs, but the process requires a certain amount of know-how as well as special tools and access to the latest OEM software upgrades (which are not free!). What’s more, it’s not a risk-free endeavor. Certain precautions must be undertaken before you begin, and