Dorman Offers Helpful Pointers for Inspecting, Diagnosing and Servicing Clock Springs
A clock spring isn’t related to the clock and it doesn’t have spring in it. However, it is found on every single vehicle, both import and domestic, produced since 1994. Dorman Products offers the following instructional pointers for technicians servicing clock springs.
Boosted!
Disc brakes are not “self-energizing” like drum brakes, so they require more pedal effort to apply. It’s the magic of power brakes that allows a 98-lb. little old lady to bring two tons of Lincoln Town Car to a screeching halt with little more than a light caress of her foot against the brake pedal.
Buying an Import Scan Tool
Thinking about buying a new scan tool? Choosing a tool that provides the best coverage and the most diagnostic bang for your buck isn’t easy with so many different products to choose from today. There are simple code reader tools, entry-level “generic” scan tools, professional-grade tools with bi-directional communication and additional test capabilities, OEM scan
Wheel Balancing: Making a Smart Investment in a Wheel Balancer
When you consider that only 1/4-ounce of wheel imbalance can produce a noticeable vibration on a vehicle, it’s easy to understand why it’s so important to have a wheel balancer that is both accurate and easy to use. Many balancers in today’s marketplace are capable of balancing a wheel to within a few hundredths of
NAPA Under Car Sales Group Asks ‘What’s UNDER Your CAR this Holiday Season?’
The NAPA Under Car Sales Group announces the "What’s UNDER Your CAR this Holiday Season?" promotion. Service dealers have the opportunity to earn back up to 100 percent of their holiday gift card purchases during in the first quarter of 2007.
Automatic 4WD Hub Replacement
Automatic hubs are used on many 4×4 trucks to disengage the front wheels when four-wheel drive is not needed. Disconnecting the front wheels reduces friction and may improve fuel economy as much as one mile per gallon depending on the vehicle. A one mpg difference may not sound like much, but with gas costing around
Aftermarket Update
Mac Tools Sweepstakes Gives Away a ‘Ride To Remember’ Columbus, OH — Mac Tools has announced its Mac Card “Ride To Remember” sweepstakes with a grand prize of a 2006 Mustang Convertible crafted exclusively for Mac Tools by renowned car designer Chip Foose. The sweepstakes, which kicked off March 1, will run for five months.
SKF Drive-By-Wire Technology Showcased In Novanta Concept Car
The bright orange Novanta concept car has a futuristic yet contemporary look that is more evolutionary than revolutionary. The car is built on a SAAB 95 chassis with a 3.0L V6 engine and automatic transmission. It’s fully driveable (unlike many concept cars) but lacks basic amenities that would be on a real production car such as air conditioning, windshield wipers, external mirrors and cup holders.
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.
2007 Honda Fit Looks Small on the Outside, Delivers Big on the Inside
The Fit features a 109 horsepower 1.5-liter four-cylinder VTEC engine, a five-speed manual transmission or an available, first in segment, five-speed automatic transmission, and more than 90 cubic feet of passenger volume with multiple seating and cargo configurations.