Smooth Sailing: Steering, Suspension & Ride Control Repair Opportunities
Original equipment chassis parts on late-model cars and trucks are supposedly engineered to go 150,000 miles or more. But is that 150,000 miles of highway driving on nice smooth roads or 150,000 miles of bumps, potholes and rough roads? The OEMs say it’s some of both. Nobody can predict exactly how long a chassis part
Volkswagen Brake, Suspension and Exhaust Repairs
The original Volkswagen Beetle changed a number of things for the maintenance technician. The muffler was part of the engine, the suspension consisted of front and rear torsion bars, and the brakes, though actually large for a car of the Bug’s weight, needed adjustment on a regular basis to make them safe. Things have changed
News
Steve Louden Named CARS 2004 Chairman Bedford, TX – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced that Steve Louden, AAM, will serve as chairman of the 2004 Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS). Louden is the owner of Louden Motorcar Services in Dallas, and a longtime member of ASA. Held annually in Las Vegas
Rev Up Volvo Performance
When any engine swap is done using a larger displacement engine, you have to look at the big picture. Everything around it must be addressed to handle the added horsepower. This includes the braking system, front and rear suspension, and the structure of the frame. When I did my first Volvo V8 engine swap, it
Driveshaft Diagnostics
The big challenge with late-model vehicles is the diversity of driveshafts.
Curing Shock, Strut and Suspension Noise
As vehicles age, eliminating noise is Job 1. But ‘noise’ may mean different things to you and your customers.
Diagnostic Test Drive For Drivetrain
A driveshaft center bearing can fail due to the bearing and the rubber isolator.
Toe Angles and Tie Rods
It is critical to remember that toe is not always zero or straight ahead.
Constant-Velocity Axle Options
Whether new or remanufactured, complete CV axle assemblies can throw you a curveball from time to time.
BorgWarner Signs Agreement for LFP Battery Packs
It will be the only non-OEM localized manufacturer with rights to localize LFP battery packs for commercial vehicles.
