Bosch Expands Aftermarket Product Lines With 15 New Part Numbers
Additions have been made to Bosch’s brake pad and rotating machine lines.
VIDEO: Aluminum Suspension Inspection
In most cases, an aluminum component is as strong or stronger than steel or cast iron. But what sets aluminum apart is how it fails. Most aluminum suspension components are extruded or forged, and in some cases, will be heat-treated. If a component has undergone extreme stress, such as a curb strike, the part will most likely crack and break instead of bend. Andrew Markel has a video introduction in which he answers a reader question about threadlocking compound.
WD-40 Co. Partners With SEMA Cares To Build 50th Anniversary Camaro
WD-40 Co. has partnered with SEMA Cares to build a custom 1967 Chevrolet Camaro to celebrate both the 50th anniversary of the SEMA Show and the 50th anniversary of the Camaro. The WD-40/SEMA Cares 50th Anniversary Camaro will make its debut at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas the first week of November before it
Servicing Wheel Ends
The trucking industry has a confusing term it uses called “wheel ends.” The term covers brakes, hubcaps, tires, seals, lubricant, bearings and spindle nuts. A 16 wheeler truck can mean more than 10 wheel ends units that can go bad. While the scale of these vehicles is rather large, the basics are the same when it comes wheel bearing diagnostics and maintenance.
Bosch Expands Aftermarket Product Lines With 34 New Part Numbers, Including New HD Batteries
Robert Bosch LLC has announced the addition of 34 new SKUs in the month of August to its aftermarket product lineup. Additions were made to the heavy-duty batteries, oxygen sensor, braking and rotating machine product lines. Bosch Heavy Duty Batteries Bosch has introduced a brand-new heavy-duty battery program, with 12 new SKUs. Included in the
BCA Bearings Adds Seals To Wheel End Offering
BCA seals have multi-contact seal and grease lips to keep lubricants in and contaminants out, providing continuous lubrication to reduce wear and aging, according to NTN.
Crown Victoria Air Ride Service
From 1997 to 2011, the Crown Victoria (more commonly known as the Crown Vic) had the same optional air ride system on the surface. From the outside, the only differences that could be seen were improved air bags in 2003. Behind the scenes, Ford was improving how the compressor, solenoids and ride height sensor worked together with better control modules.
Spring Is Pothole And Bearing Season
The classic symptom of a bad wheel bearing is typically a cyclic chirping, squealing or growling noise that changes in proportion to vehicle speed. The sound may only appear or disappear at certain speeds. The noise may get worse when turning, or it may disappear momentarily. So, it’s difficult to make a diagnosis based on noise alone.
Ball Joints: Greasable And Sealed
One of the most frequent questions from customers is in regards to the availability of “greasable” chassis parts. Sealed-for-life components are very common at the OEM level, but many technicians have a definite preference for aftermarket greasable components. This poses the question: If greasable suspension joints are so popular, why don’t many modern suspensions have grease fittings anymore?
Worn Tie Rod Inspection: Discovering The Danger Zone
Excessive tie rod play is difficult to ignore for any driver. It may start with tire wear on the inner edge of the front tires. Next, there could be a slight knocking during braking or acceleration. Last, tie rod play could manifest itself in a knocking noise while turning.
