What Are the Advantages of Twin-Tube Shocks?
Twin tube shocks and struts have been used as original equipment on most vehicles for many years. But in recent years, we’ve also seen more monotube shocks and struts being used as original equipment dampers on sports and performance vehicles. So what’s the difference and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each design? This
Seventh Annual National Tire Safety Week to Take Place in April
The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) announced that the Seventh Annual National Tire Safety Week will be held April 20-26, 2008. The annual event is an initiative of the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s "Be Tire Smart – Play Your PART" program, a year-round effort designed to help drivers learn the simple steps they can take to ensure that their tires are in good working condition.
Tech Tip: Radio Hum or Whine Continues After Replacing the Alternator
After replacing the alternator, a hum, whine or buzzing noise is heard through the speakers of the vehicle radio or two-way radio when the fuel pump runs. The in-tank electric fuel pump may be the cause of the electrical noise. In August of 2002, Ford Motor issued TSB 02-16-4 addressing this issue.
News Update: ASE Board Announces Staff Changes
The Board of Directors of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced several staff changes within the organization. The board has named current COO/CFO Tim Zilke to succeed Ron Weiner, ASE’s president and CEO for 25 years, effective Jan. 1, 2008. Zilke is a 15-year veteran of ASE. “This transition period will ensure
Automotive Parts Retailer CSK Auto Selects RewardStream for Trade Loyalty Program
CSK Auto, Inc., has unveiled its annual commercial trade promotion powered by RewardStream’s LifeCycle Marketing Platform and delivered through a strategic partnership with Continental Promotions Group. Offered through CSK Auto’s more than 700 ProShop wholesale auto parts centers, the program is a key part of CSK’s plan to grow market share in the Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) commercial auto parts business.
Tech Tip: MIL Illuminated, System Lean in Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Vehicles
This article is intended to aid in diagnosing DTCs P0171, P0174, P1130, P1131, P1150, P1151, P2195 or P2197 (system lean or lack of HEGO switches) when a vacuum leak is present. HEGO sensors, MAF sensors and PCM replacements are not an effective repair when a vacuum leak is causing the above DTCs.
JASPER Anniversary Rolling Showcase Hits the Road for 65th Anniversary Celebrations
In conjunction with its 65-year anniversary, JASPER Engines and Transmissions is holding celebrations at its 36 (and soon to be 38) branch locations across the country. The events literally reach the compass point extremes of the continental U.S.
Mitchell 1 Holds Shop Management System Training Workshop in San Antonio
Mitchell 1 will hold a management system training workshop in San Antonio, TX, June 7-9, 2007. The training workshop will teach customers, who have been users for six months or more, about the OnDemand5 Manager and ManagerPlus software, as well as integration with aftermarket cataloging and Customer Retention Marketing (CRM).
Tech Tip: MIL Illuminated, System Lean in Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Vehicles
This article is intended to aid in diagnosing DTCs P0171, P0174, P1130, P1131, P1150, P1151, P2195 or P2197 (system lean or lack of HEGO switches) when a vacuum leak is present. HEGO sensors, MAF sensors and PCM replacements are not an effective repair when a vacuum leak is causing the above DTCs.
Mitchell 1 Holds Management Training Workshop in Orlando
Mitchell 1 will hold the first of its four 2007 Management Training Workshops in Orlando, FL, on March 8-10, 2007, at the Rosen Plaza Hotel. The workshop will teach OnDemand 5 Manager and ManagerPlus users, who have been customers for six months or more, how to get the most out of their software.