Goodyear Gemini Hosts Women’s Car Care Clinics in October
To celebrate National Fall Car Care Month this month, Goodyear Gemini is hosting complimentary Women’s Car Care Clinics in major market locations throughout the U.S. Held in conjunction with the "Be Car Care Aware" educational campaign, the clinics are designed to better acquaint women with their vehicles’ maintenance needs.
Tech Tip: Diagnosing Popping Sound Coming from Front Hub/Half Shaft Area on PT Cruisers and Neons
The vehicle may exhibit a popping/clicking/snapping/ticking sound from the front hub/half shaft area during acceleration after Drive to Reverse or Reverse to Drive shifts. The sound may also be present while turning and accelerating from a stop. In order to determine if the popping/clicking/snapping/ticking sound is coming from the front hub/half shaft interface, perform the following procedure.
Hunter’s PowerSlide Slip Plates Save Alignment Technicians Time and Effort
Hunter’s PowerSlide slip plate locking mechanism secures the rear wheel slip plates with the touch of a button. With PowerSlide slip plates, technicians no longer have to make extra trips around the vehicle or struggle to remove and replace lock pins during alignment procedures.
Advance Auto Parts Reminds You to Remember Those Forgotten Filters
Everyone knows that every 3,000 to 5,000 miles your oil must be changed and that every 6,000 to 7,500 miles your tires must be rotated and balanced, but did you know that you also need to change a few important, sometimes forgotten filters on your vehicle occasionally?
Parts Plus Teams with NASCAR Angels TV Show to Help Motorists
Sanel Auto Parts, a Parts Plus Autostore owned by Automotive Supply Associates (ASA) in Concord, NH, recently teamed with the NASCAR Angels TV program to help provide safe, reliable transportation for deserving motorists, according to Mike Lambert, president of the Automotive Distribution Network.
Tech Tip: Putting The ‘Brakes’ on a Common Customer Complaint
Warped rotors are probably one of the most common complaints made to shop owners and technicians who repair and service brake systems. The less confident or sophisticated driver may complain that when he hits the brakes, "my pedal pulses," "the vehicle chucks during a stop" or "it shakes my teeth during braking." Generally, a quick turn of the rotors and some fresh pads cures the pulsation complaint and down the road goes another satisfied customer.
NAPA Chassis Training Clinics Teach Technicians to Diagnose and Repair Chassis and Suspension Systems
NAPA Chassis recently held a four-day class August 27 – August 30 at its training center. Participants were provided with tips and techniques by NATEF certified instructors to identify and solve problems while diagnosing and repairing late-model chassis and suspension systems.
KTI to Display Headache-Curing, Time-Saving, Profit-Generating Tools at AAPEX 2007
K-Tool International (KTI), a manufacturer of tools for the automotive aftermarket and professional mechanic, will feature a variety of innovative hand tools and specialty equipment while displaying at the 2007 AAPEX show in Las Vegas from October 30-November 1.
Tech Tip: Jeep Multiple Cylinder Misfire
The customer may experience an incident of engine misfire during certain vehicle operating conditions. The misfire may occur when the vehicle is operated between 50-70 mph and under light loading conditions, e.g. slight uphill road grades. This condition may occur at all ambient conditions, but is more noticeable when ambient conditions are less than 0° C (32° F).
Tech Tip: Mitsubishi Outlander Gets Nervous Going Camping
Paul and Jody look forward to spending time with their kids away from the hustle and bustle of the city. After returning from a fun-filled weekend of camping in their 2003 Outlander, Paul called to ask about a problem he had noticed. He said that when navigating through crazy Friday afternoon traffic, the car would "shudder" during acceleration. Paul wasn’t overly concerned about it, but I’m glad he called – that little shudder could have turned into something more serious.