Vehicle Service Life: A Paradigm Shift
Currently, there are about one billion cars on the planet. If folks continue to buy and own cars as they do now, it will take two billion cars to keep up with projected growth and mobility needs. The problem is there is no room to park two billion cars if you still want open roads to drive them on.
Arnott New Front Shock Premium Replacement For 2000-’06 GM SUVs
Arnott’s exclusive design bypasses the vehicle’s often problematic auto-damping system and includes a sensor that plugs into the electronic controls to eliminate dash panel error messages.
GMC Terrain Alignment And Suspension
The Terrain rides on GM’s Theta platform and its alignment process is mechanically straightforward. The front suspension is a MacPherson strut design with hydraulic bushings in the lower control arms. The rear suspension is a four-link layout.
Auto Care Association Rebrands Its Segment Communities
Building on the success and widespread acceptance of the Auto Care Association’s 2014 rebranding initiative, each segment community has undergone an evaluation of its value proposition, name, logo and tagline to collectively align their respective relationships with one another and with the association.
Arnott Introduces Air Compressor For Wide Range Of Popular GM SUVs
For ease of installation, the Arnott compressor comes pre-installed on an application-specific bracket and also includes an application-specific wiring harness.
GM Tech Tip: Slap Or Clunk From Rear Leaf Spring
Some customers may comment on a rear leaf spring “slap” or “clunk” noise. This noise is most apparent when the vehicle is operated over irregular road surfaces. The rear leaf spring tip inserts may have broken apart from wear and fallen out, or may be severely worn or damaged.
TPMS: Relearn Tips For GM Vehicles
Shops should use a TPMS tool that can reset the sensor positions after rotation. There is a method in the owner’s manual to “match” the sensors that involves deflating a tire for eight seconds.
GM Tech Tip: Vibration Felt Between 58-72 MPH
Some customers may report vibration in the steering wheel or the seat centered at a frequency of 10-14 Hz between 58-72 mph. First-order tire/wheel vibration may be misdiagnosed as tire/wheel assembly imbalance or excessive tire radial force variation (RFV).
GM Tech Tip: Clunk Or Thump Noise From Front Suspension
Some customers may comment on a clunk or thump noise coming from the front suspension while driving over rough road surfaces. This noise will typically occur when the front suspension is returning to the upward position after a hard downward stroke, such as after driving through a large rut or pothole.
GM Power Steering Noise/Leaks
Some customers may comment that their vehicle is experiencing a power steering noise/whine or fluid leak from the power steering pump, gear or high-pressure power steering hose during extremely low outdoor temperature operation.
