The torque specification for a spark plug is for when the engine is cold.
Installing a spark plug with the engine hot can change the torque specification and how the threads on the engine and spark plug interact. This can lead to a plug that is too loose or too tight depending on the application. In this video, Andrew Markel covers why you need to wait to install new spark plugs. This video is sponsored by Autolite.
Ode Auto Repair and Tire is a NAPA Gold Certified Auto Care Center focused on customer satisfaction since 1979.
In this episode of Auto Pros On The Road, Joe Keene and Jacqui Van Ham visit Darin Ode at Ode's Auto Repair and Tires in Warren, MI.
Darin Ode
Founded in 1969, Ode Auto Repair and Tire is a fixture in the Detroit area. The business began when owner Larry Ode had a dream to stop working for other companies and start his own. According to his son, Darin, Larry had a great reputation with customers who encouraged him to open his own facility. Despite having only a 9th-grade education and $900 to his name, Larry took a leap of faith. With his loving wife Mary and four very young boys, Dave, Dan, Darin, and Derrick, Larry brought a more personal approach to automotive repairs and tire sales.
TPMS technology has evolved along with other vehicle systems. This video is sponsored by Walker Products.
LSPI typically occurs at low speed and high low driving conditions. This video is sponsored by Lubegard.
CVT Recharge is a concentrated additive, formulated to provide anti-wear and extreme pressure protection. Sponsored by Lubegard.
When replacing a window regulator or motor, look at the procedures in the service information. Sponsored by Lemförder.
CAT III simply refers to the Category Safety Rating of the multimeter.
Always check manufacturer specifications and specific inspection procedures to be sure you are getting the job done right.
CDC units use electronically controlled valving to control the compression and rebound of the dampener. Sponsored by Sachs.
Here are five tips that will have you perform a brake job like a pro. This video is sponsored by TRW Aftermarket.
