Kia Tech Tip: 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.
ZF Produces its 10 Millionth Automatic Passenger Car Transmission
ZF, a supplier of automotive driveline and chassis technology, produced its 10 millionth automatic transmission for passenger cars in October. Dubbed the "jubilee unit," the milestone 6 HP 28 transmission was produced at ZF’s Saarbrucken transmission plant in Saarbrucken, Germany.
News Update Affinia Group Restructures Marketing Organization: Adds Key High-Level Positions
Affinia Group Inc. has transformed its marketing organization, including the creation of four new, high-level positions. The move will place increased emphasis on global thinking and the use of category management to drive customer-facing decisions, according to Terry McCormack, president and CEO of Affinia. Jerry McCabe, formerly vice president of communications and marketing services, has
Beck/Arnley Introduces 370 New Part Numbers
Beck/Arnley recently added 370 new part numbers to its line of premium foreign nameplate products. The 370 new part numbers fall within all six of Beck/Arnley’s product modules.
Dyno Might! – Gaining Business Horsepower Through a Dyno
Part One of a Two-Part Series
Federal-Mogul to Give Away Restored 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Through 2006 TEC Training Excellence Sweepstakes
Federal-Mogul Corporation will offer automotive aftermarket professionals the chance to win a beautifully restored and updated 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu during the second annual Federal-Mogul TEC Training Excellence Sweepstakes.
Tech Update: Good Vibrations
Suspension Vibrations Could Have Your Customers Singing The Blues The song “Good Vibrations” by the Beach Boys may have been a big hit in its day, but there’s no such thing as good vibrations or noise when it comes to a customer’s vehicle. Vibrations are annoying and may be a warning signal that something’s amiss.
Wheel Bearing Failure Diagnostics
On a typical passenger vehicle weighing around 3,400 pounds, each pair of front-wheel bearings, as well as the rear-wheel or axle bearings, support saround 850 pounds, depending on the weight balance and driveline configuration. If it’s a 6,000-pound SUV, each bearing might carry about 1,500 pounds. This load is concentrated on the relatively small bearing
Tech Tip: Clutch Replacements – Don’t Turn Them Away
Clutch replacement does not have the prestige of driveability diagnostics, but at times, it pays better. Some shops turn away clutch replacements in fear of comebacks and lost productivity. But, clutch replacement offers the shop opportunities to sell additional services that might slip past the bottom line.
Tech Tip: Motor Mounts – An Opportunity for an Add-On
Often-overlooked engine components that may need to be replaced when installing a remanufactured engine are motor mounts. These rubber mounts can deteriorate, collapse and/or separate with age. Fluid-filled "hydraulic" type mounts can often leak, allowing annoying engine vibrations to be transmitted to the chassis.