Diagnostic Solutions: Springs and Things
Maximizing Ride Control…Steering Response & Handling
Tech Tip: Engineering the Complete Brake Job
When brake linings are replaced, always follow your friction supplier’s guidelines. As a rule, linings should be replaced with ones made of the same basic type of material as the original linings (or better). Replace semi-metallic with semi-metallic, ceramic with ceramic, and nonasbestos organic (NAO) with NAO – or upgrade to ceramic.
Management: Brush Up on Charging System Fundamentals to Help Diagnose Problems
In the modern-day automobile, the battery serves three main functions. First is the obvious: It supplies electrical power to the ignition system, starter, computer system and every other electrical component while the engine is not running (or any other instance when the alternator is not charging).
Permatex Continues NHRA Sponsorship of Jay Blake and Follow A Dream Racing Team for 2007 Season
Permatex has announced that it will continue its corporate sponsorship of the Follow A Dream Race Team for the 2007 NHRA season. In 2007, Follow A Dream will compete in the NHRA Championship Top Alcohol Funny Car Series. Permatex has partnered with Jay Blake and his team since 2004.
2007 Monroe Ride Control Master Catalog Reflects Expansion of Domestic and Import Coverage
The 2007 Monroe Shocks and Struts Master Catalog, featuring more than 200 new part numbers for popular late-model domestic and import vehicles as well as a growing range of replacement solutions for specialty and performance applications, is now available from Tenneco Inc.
Editor’s Notebook: Quality & Courtesy Make the Sale
As companies fight for market share, the airwaves, print and digital media, and the internet are laden with messages that employ a variety of selling tactics to target certain consumer demographics. Some sales pitches are subtle, others are blatant; some play on consumer emotions, while others play on fears; and some make promises, while others
Subaru Brake System Service
Over the last 25 years or so, Subaru has been the top- selling all-wheel-drive car here in the Pacific Northwest. For beachcombers and skiers alike, as well as rock hounds and hikers, having all-wheel drive is a big plus. Stop-and-go commuting, and difficult mountain driving take their toll on both drivers and vehicles. Of all
Diagnostic Solutions: A Little Homework Goes a Long Way….
In Diagnosing Intermittent or Hard Starter Failures
Tech Talk: Positioning Yourself to Handle TP Service
Although conventional throttle position sensors attached to the throttle shaft are considered basic technology on modern engine management systems, the conventional throttle sensor plays an important role in its relationship with other sensors. The voltage inputs of most throttle position (TP) sensors may, for example, be coordinated with the barometric pressure (BARO), manifold absolute pressure
Under Pressure:TPMS Diagnostics
Have you ever noticed the sides of at least one tire excessively bulging on the car ahead of you in traffic? Of course you have. You’ve likely also found a high number of improperly inflated tires on vehicles that roll into your shop on a regular basis. Improperly inflated tires are commonplace. The National Highway