U-Joint Replacement Tips And Techniques
Installing a U-joint correctly more often than not requires special tools.
Driveshaft Universal Joint Tips And Techniques
Many vehicles use a “staked” universal joint, which means it is welded or locked in place.
Subaru Head Gasket Headaches
Properly replacing Subaru EJ25 head gaskets takes patience and quality parts.
How Shocks And Struts Contribute To Ride Comfort
The valving in most replacement shocks is designed for the specific application.
Secondary Air Injection Tips
Secondary air injection was added to vehicles in the late 1960s to combat air pollution after it was discovered that tailpipe emissions were causing smog in major cities like Los Angeles. The first systems were called “smog” systems, and the extra supply of air came from a belt-driven pump that was tagged with the name “smog pump.”
Why European Import Brake Surfaces Need Extra Attention
Brake rotor finish is an important topic when it comes to European vehicles because they are more sensitive to poor (rough) surface finishes and irregularities in the casting process.
Servicing R1234yf: Are You Ready?
R-1234yf, tabbed the replacement for R-134a, has been in service now for a few years on certain models of vehicles from FCA and GM to several European models. R-1234yf is installed on an estimated 35 million vehicles worldwide.
What Techs Will Have To Worry About With GF-6 Oils
Technicians and shops that perform oil changes in the future will need to pay extra close attention to what they’re putting in the vehicle. While we’re waiting for API’s newest GF-6 oil standard to be approved, we are discovering just what future oil service may look like for shops.
Finding Hidden Suspension Damage
If a vehicle has been in a collision, diagnosing a bent part may require only a visual inspection to see that a component is broken or in need of repair. But what about when it’s not so obvious? A visual inspection is not always enough. A bent, broken or misaligned steering or suspension can cause a vehicle to handle poorly, as well as create excessive tire wear and poor fuel economy.
Inspecting Brake Hoses With Your Hands Helps Prevent Failure
A proper brake hose inspection should include checking all hoses for cuts, cracking or swelling. Brake hoses often crack around the metal sleeve that seals the hose to the metal fitting, so be sure to pay close attention to these areas.
Kia Soul Brake Job: 2009-2013 Applications
Brakes on the Soul are conventional single-piston calipers and four-wheel discs on most trim levels and very straightforward to service. Some of the basic trimmed models had drum brakes in the rear.
Brake Pad & Rotor Matching
Many techs believe that installing new pads and rotors is the solution to brake noise and vibration, and that installing new parts makes everything perfectly aligned so that no other steps are needed to bring the system back to service. Well, this is true and false.
