Hybrid Engine Diagnosis & Service
The Toyota Prius and Honda Insight hybrids have been around since 2001; the Honda Accord, Ford Escape and Lexus RX 400h hybrids since 2005; the Honda Civic, Toyota Highlander, Mercury Mariner, Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra hybrids since 2006; and the Lexus GS 450h, Saturn VUE Green Line, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima hybrids since
Oil Change Rebate Check Promotion Popular During Summer Season, Monroe Brakes Extends Program
Due to the unprecedented popularity of the Monroe Brakes "Slick Offer" promotion, Monroe Brakes has extended the offer through Dec. 31, 2007. The program rewards consumers with a mail-in rebate for the price of an oil change when they purchase a qualifying set of Monroe brake pads.
Jasper Donates Truck for ‘Bullying Hurts’ Program
Marvin Nash is a rodeo clown from Cheyenne, WY. He knows how to make people laugh. Marvin also knows, however, that when a rodeo contestant gets tossed from his ride, it’s time to get serious and stand up to a 2,000-pound bull. Three years ago, Nash decided to take his experiences with the four-legged kind of bulls and devote his efforts to helping students with an age-old problem and one that is receiving more and more national attention – that problem is bullying.
Rancho Extends the Off-Road Capabilities of Popular Sport Utility Vehicles
Rancho – ready to "Alter Your Ego – has introduced a new suspension system for 2004-2007 Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX56 sport utility vehicles to deliver exceptional on- and off-road performance and ride quality. The new Rancho suspension system for 2WD and 4WD 2004-07 Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX56 models is built to the same exacting engineering standards as Rancho’s SEMA award-winning systems.
Monroe and Walker ‘DRIVE’ Technical Training at Vocational Programs Across the U.S.
The Tenneco DRIVE program, developed in 2005 by the Monroe and Walker brands, will target several new automotive vocational and high school programs this fall. Now in its third year, DRIVE continues to help enhance the preparation and education of the next generation of undercar technicians.
Tech Tip: Keeping Your Customers’ Tires Glued to the Road
Confused about modern ride control technology? Sometimes looking back into automotive history can put such technology into a more usable framework. A good illustration is how ride control technology evolved from the simple, early-century friction shock absorber to the electronic variable-rate shocks and MacPherson struts currently being installed on late-model imports.
Tech Tip: Expedition/Navigator Unintended Brake Assist
Some 2003-2006 Ford Expedition or Lincoln Navigator vehicles may exhibit excessive pedal travel and/or low brake pedal effort due to the mechanical or electronic brake assist being activated. Review the brake assist characteristics and follow the service procedure if required.
Mitch Schneider: A Total Eclipse of the Son
Not all that long ago, an entire generation learned about high performance and hot rods from Jan & Dean and The Beach Boys. Their lyrics romanticized surfing, cars and the California lifestyle. I knew kids who quoted those lyrics as they described either the car they were driving, or the one they desperately wanted to drive. And, I guess that was OK.
Tech Feature: Getting Up to Speed on Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrids are hot. As the price of gasoline goes up, so does the demand for new vehicles that can squeeze more miles per gallon from every drop of gasoline. Hybrids do that by combining the best of both worlds: electric power for low-speed, stop-and-go driving, and gasoline power for highway cruising and long-range driving.
Tech Tip: Common Mistakes to Avoid when Resurfacing Cylinder Heads and Blocks
Cylinder heads and blocks may need to be resurfaced to restore flatness or to improve the surface finish, or milled to change the deck height for a variety of reasons. The deck surface on the head or block may need to be resurfaced if the surface isn’t smooth or flat. A head may need to be resurfaced after welds or other repairs have been made, or milled to increase the compression ratio.