More Motorists Keeping Vehicles Longer
According to a recent story in USA TODAY, more motorists are maintaining their current vehicles instead of purchasing new ones because of the uncertain economic environment. However, recent Car Care Council survey results show that 80 percent of the vehicles inspected during 2008 vehicle check events needed either service or parts ….
Tech Tip: Hyundai Engine Runs Rough
Some 2001 2.4L Sonata and Santa Fe vehicles may experience one or more of the following conditions: Rough running; Rough idle; Lack of power at low rpm; or Check engine light on (DTC P0335 crankshaft position sensor malfunction). This condition may be caused by the exhaust camshaft coming out of time.A new timing belt cover (P/N 21360-38214-D) that incorporates a timing belt guide has been installed on vehicles produced since Jan. 30, 2001 ….
Technicians Offered Exclusive Opportunity at Joe Gibbs Racing
When professional technicians fall asleep at night there is a single thought dancing through their dreams: twisting wrenches and talking shop with one of the top NASCAR teams on the planet. OK, while that statement can’t be guaranteed for accuracy, we can guarantee this amazing opportunity for technicians installing Raybestos Chassis is one-hundred percent real ….
Tech Tip: To Avoid Brake Comebacks, is it Better to Resurface or Replace?
Thanks to rising raw materials costs, there has been a steady increase in rotor prices, causing every link in the supply chain to adjust prices. Also, the cost to manufacture and ship rotors to your bay has increased dramatically. With that in mind, resurfacing can restore the friction surface on worn rotors to like-new condition, unless a rotor is worn down too far to be safely resurfaced or has cracks, deep grooves, severe rusting, hard spots or other structural defects ….
Affinia Global Brake & Chassis Re-Brands Spicer Chassis as Raybestos Chassis
Affinia Global Brake & Chassis officially announced the re-branding of its Spicer Chassis parts under the Raybestos name during an unveiling event at partner Joe Gibbs Racing. Raybestos Chassis features redesigned packaging, continued superior coverage of aftermarket SKUs and a bolstering of its already industry-leading warranty to include coverage of labor costs on callbacks ….
Honeywell Friction Materials Introduces New Bendix Answerman
For the past three years, Chuck Kennedy has played an integral part of the Bendix Answerman team – teaching training clinics from coast to coast, taking calls on the Answerman hotline and helping develop educational braking curriculum for today’s repair shops and counterpersonnel. Now, as ….
News: Remember the Mac Tools Tool Fair!
San Antonio, TX — Just steps away from The Alamo, more than 800 Mac Tools distributors and 150 vendors convened for the 2009 Mac Tools Tool Fair Jan. 15-18. This year’s tool fair featured Mac Tools’ 2009 theme of “The Pride and The Promise” and a supporting message of a five-point pledge — a pledge
Tech Tip: Water Pump Installation Precautions
Since most water pump failures are caused by leaking seals, it’s important to inspect the cooling system for the presence of abrasive rust or sand particles. Rust, in particular, will cause early seal failure because of its abrasive qualities. Although rust is difficult to remove, it should be flushed from the system as thoroughly as possible before the old water pump is removed. Adequate flushing is aided by removal of ….
10 Areas of Your Business to Examine for the New Year
After a crazy 2008 with gas prices ranging from more than $4 per gallon to below $1.50, a presidential election, a financial meltdown, a drop in miles driven and a federal loan to the Detroit Three, we are now into 2009 with great hopes of good days ahead. These tough times make every owner take
Tech Tip: Belt and Hose Inspections
Although belts and hoses are still classified as expendable parts, their durability has increased to the point that many import shop owners and technicians are now neglecting to perform routine belt and hose inspections. From a historical perspective, belts and hoses have moved from a recommended replacement interval to an inspection interval. This means that, unless otherwise required, there is generally no recommended replacement interval for ….