Tech Feature: GM Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
GM TPMS systems on Buick, Pontiac, Chevy (Chevrolet), GMC Cadillac and Hummer models are some of the easiest to service if you have the right tools and knowledge. Starting in 2007, most vehicles use a Schrader- or VDO-manufactured system that shares the same relearn procedures and behaviors. There are exceptions, like the Pontiac Vibe.
Volts & Voltage: How will Hybrids Change?
This past month, the Chevrolet Volt has grabbed the headlines from not only the business pages, but the the headlines of all the automotive publications. Some say this is a “feel good” story of a company on the mend, but it is actually the next chapter of the “electrification” of the automobile that started with the introduction of the EV1 in 1996 and the Prius in 2002.
Tech Tip: Rotors Don’t Cause Most Rotor Problems
Troubleshooting a disc brake rotor problem can be tricky if you assume the rotor is the culprit. In many cases, the root of the problem is anything, but the rotor. The good thing is that, in most cases, the rotor itself can reveal where the trouble really lies. Here are some troubleshooting tips that will help you screen and identify other possible causes.
Mazda Performance Upgrades
Mazda enjoys the enviable position of being known as a company that builds good, solid, cost-effective cars, while at the same time having a reputation of building affordable sports cars that offer great performance and potential. The folks who are attracted to a high-performance car like the Miata, RX-7 and RX-8, not to mention the
Tech Tip: Avoid Expensive Comebacks by Refinishing Rotors the Right Way
The key steps during disc brake service include determining rotor refinishing or replacement, properly cleaning all brake components (including items such as hub, rotor and wheel mating surfaces), properly refinishing the rotor (if applicable), and properly reassembling the brake assembly using the proper tools and torque specification. Here are some tips to ensure a successful brake service and prevent vibration and brake noise.
WD-40/SEMA Cares Mustang to Debut at SEMA Show
The WD-40/SEMA Cares Mustang is making its debut inside the SEMA Show Grand Lobby Nov. 2-5, two months before it gets auctioned to help children’s charities. The vehicle started as a 2011 Ford Mustang GT with a 5.0-liter V8 engine. When completed, it will produce approximately 600 horsepower and feature a body kit, custom interior, entertainment system and paint that emulates the WD-40 brand.
Raybestos Brand Surpasses 1,400 Parts Listings for 2011 Model Year
Raybestos Brake and Chassis – a member of the Affinia family of brands and the Official Brakes of NASCAR – says it continues to lead the industry in first-to-market coverage for late model cars and trucks. To date, more than 1,400 brake and chassis parts listings have been added to Raybestos Brake and Chassis cataloging for the 2011 model year.
Raybestos Continues Short Track Dominance with Historic Kyle Busch Victory at Bristol
The only thing that stopped Kyle Busch this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway was Raybestos brakes. Busch made NASCAR history with his win Saturday night in the IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol (TN) Motor Speedway.
Joe Gibbs Racing Streak Continues with Kyle Busch Win at Dover
Kyle Busch scored his second victory of the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season in the Autism Speaks 400 Sunday afternoon at Dover (DE) International Speedway. The Dover victory is the third straight for Joe Gibbs Racing, and the team has dominated the recent Sprint Cup schedule with five wins in the past seven races.
More than 22,000 Raybestos Brand Part Applications Added in 1st Quarter
2010 is shaping into a memorable year for the Raybestos brand. Following the unveiling of the revamped Raybestos Rewards Program this past January, it was recently announced that 22,362 applications for model year 2010 vehicles were added to the Raybestos catalog during 1st Quarter 2010.