Preventing Head Gasket Replacement Leaks (Video)
Head gasket replacement can be like fighting a losing battle. Don’t give up though, there’s still hope! Sponsored by K-Seal.
VIDEO: K-Seal The Coolant Leak Repair Specialists
K-Seal has ALL your coolant leak repairs covered.
VIDEO: Is It Leakage Or Seepage?
Andrew Markel covers how to diagnose if a leak is a leak or just normal seepage. Often engine, transmission and drivetrain components will show signs of seepage that might actually be a leak and could indicate the failure of a seal, gasket or casing. Sponsored by Nissan.
GM Tech Tip: Grease Or Sealant Visible On Electronic Power Steering Gear Is Not A Leak
On GM vehicles with electric power steering starting in 2009, you may see grease or sealant on certain locations of the steering gear. Vehicles with electric power steering systems do not have fluid inside of them.
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.
Tech Tip: Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Transmission Fluid Leak
Follow these tips to diagnose and fix a transmission fluid leak on several Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models. The first step is to remove the LH halfshaft and inspect the halfshaft journal surface finish.
10 Tips For Diagnosing And Installing Control Arms And Bushings
With wide adoption of large diameter wheels and low-profile tires, suspensions on late-model vehicles have changed. The extra weight of larger wheels has meant that suspension components have had to go on a diet of aluminum. Less sidewall area has transferred the role of absorbing road impacts to larger bushings in order to achieve the same ride quality.
Pontiac Grand Am: P0442, Replaced Gas Cap
Year: 2003 Complaint The customer states the check engine light is on. Cause Connected a scan tool and found code P0442 – Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (small leak). Performed a visual inspection of the evaporative emissions system, but found no visible damage. Sealed the evaporative emissions system with the scan tool, connected a smoke