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Toyota “Check Brake System” Displayed At Startup

An updated skid control ECU logic is now available to address this concern.

Kia Tech Tip: Low-Beam Headlights Not Working

Some Kia Sorento models may experience an inoperable low beam bulb due to poor terminal contact at the low beam bulb connector.

Nissan: Abnormal Noise From Front Engine Mount

A single thunk noise may be heard during the first few accelerations of the day from this type of mount, and is considered normal operation.

Making The Quick Stop: Getting Ready For Active Braking Services

Today, no matter how far our mental faculties might wander, we now have automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems constantly searching our driving lanes for slower-moving vehicles or motionless objects.

Mazda Tech Tip: Whining Noise From Automatic Transaxle

Some customers may complain of a whining noise from the automatic transaxle when driving at 10 mph and above. The noise depends on the vehicle’s speed (the more speed, the more noise). The noise also occurs with all types of driving (acceleration, deceleration and steady speed).

Inspecting Serpentine Drive Belts

A serpentine belt can look good to the naked eye. But, to the ear, odometer and measuring tools, it could be another story. When you are looking at the belt and the pulleys on which it rides, it is critical to use all of your senses.

Nissan Suspensions: Inspection And Restoration

It is not uncommon to see the Nissan V6 or four-cylinder engine in a Maxima, Altima or Sentra go more than 300,000 miles without a major issue – the same is true for the chassis. But depending on roads it traveled, the suspension needs just as much or more attention when compared to the engine.

VIDEO: Use Coolant Color To Check Service History

Andrew Markel discusses Nissan’s blue coolant in their modern vehicles, and how to use coolant color to determine the coolant’s previous service history. Sponsored by Nissan.

VIDEO: Loose Fuel Cap Warning? Check Out This Nissan TSB

Andrew Markel discusses the “Loose Fuel Cap” warning on most modern Nissan vehicles, and the procedures detailed in TSB NTB13-097e to help diagnose the issue. Sponsored by Nissan.

Acura Tech Tip (Codes P0455 And P0456): EVAP Large Leak Due To Gas Cap

On some 2012-2013 Acura ILX, MDX, RDX, TL, TSX and ZDX models, the stock gas cap can cause codes P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected). The gas cap may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened.

DRiV To Supply Monroe Intelligent Suspension Technology On 2020 Toyota GR Supra Sports Coupe

The company’s continuously variable semi-active (CVSAe) suspension technology will be featured on the coupe, which will be available for sale in spring 2019.

Fuel System Diagnostics Is All In The Fuel Trim Numbers

With lean-burn operating strategies being built into many of today’s gasoline direct-injection and gasoline compression ignition engines, it’s important to build a foundational knowledge of how fuel trims work in the real world.