All About Engine Timing Chains
You’ve probably noticed that a chain rather than a belt drives the camshaft. Why is this the case?
Ride Control Estimator
Loaded or complete struts can be twice the price of a strut and upper mount.
VIDEO: Flutter Noise Decoupler Replacement
Has belt tension increased or decreased in the past 20 years? This video is sponsored by Continental.
Cornwell Tools Introduces Premium TRMS Automotive DMM
The new Rapid Auto Range function allows for an ultra-fast screen refresh rate.
WVE Vehicle Electronics Introduced 203 New Part Numbers
In all, WVE announced 2 new emissions products, 1 fuel injection product, 153 new sensors and 47 new switches.
Summer Time Top-Off Troubles
The next time you get a vehicle in for minor maintenance or the driver wants an inspection because they are taking a summer trip, take a look to see if they are topping off the engine oil or coolant. You might see dribbles of oil around the oil fill or coolant pooling at the top
OTC Offers Ford, Lincoln And Mercury Specialty Tools
The five new specialty tools expand OTC’s portfolio of OEM-level specialty tools.
Delphi Technologies To Become Full-Line Chassis Supplier, Accelerates Engine Management Product Line Expansion
The chassis program includes control arms, tie rods, inner and outer tie rod ends, sway bar links, ball joints, bushings, drag links, idler arms, pitman arms, trailing arms and more.
Solving Electronic Control Problems In Today’s Automatic Transmissions
Troubleshooting an automatic transmission can be one of the most intimidating diagnostic procedures a shop faces today. The first reaction is often “We don’t do that type of work” – when, in reality, there is real profit in performing drivetrain diagnostics and “in-the-car” repairs.
Curing Customer Noise Complaints With Logic
The topic of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) diagnostics came home to me 20 years ago when I began dabbling in collector car repairs. Customers soon began complaining about wind noise and chassis vibrations in ’60s-era cars.
