Maintenance Matters: A Tire In Winter
In much of the country, all-season tires are the go-to choice for drivers. They offer reliable, consistent performance in a variety of road conditions. However, increasingly, “all-weather” tires are becoming the popular choice.
7 Brake Myths Busted
There are some myths about brake pads, rotors and hydraulics that need to be busted. These myths can hurt and hinder a technician’s ability to diagnose and solve some REAL brake problems and customer concerns.
Dual-Clutch Transmission Diagnostics
The dual-clutch – or as some drivers call them “flappy paddle” – gearboxes have garnered a bad reputation. In an effort to fight driver resistance, some import automakers have gone so far as to drop them from their option lists.
Diagnosing Wheel Bearings, Locking Hubs
The main advantage of being able to disengage the front wheels on the go is that the driver doesn’t have to stop, get out of his vehicle and twist a dial on the hub to disengage or engage the front wheels. The automatic hub does it automatically on the fly.
TPMS Radio Frequency Theory And Operation
A typical wheel-mounted TPMS sensor will transmit data about tire pressure and temperature. Newer, tire-mounted models can also gauge acceleration and, in some cases, the direction that the wheel is spinning. Some systems display tire pressure by location on the instrument panel, but most do not.
Delphi Technologies Aftermarket Accelerates Growth Of Steering And Suspension Portfolio To Become Full Line Supplier In 2020
The company now offers nearly 1,000 new part numbers with plans to reach full line coverage in North America by next year to offer customers new profit opportunities.
Aluminum Suspension Service: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
From Audi to Toyota, import nameplate manufacturers are using more aluminum for suspension components. An aluminum component is as strong or stronger than steel or cast iron but what sets aluminum apart is how it fails.
Understanding Today’s Performance Brake Components
The first question to ask yourself and the customer is what does brake performance mean and how does it apply to their vehicle? A driver’s expectations can vary depending on their experience and how much propaganda they have absorbed.
Understanding Steering Sensors
The vehicle uses sensors that measure steering angle, brake pedal position and throttle angle to know where the driver wants the vehicle to go.
Why Maintenance Matters
Although Car Care Month is typically celebrated twice a year in April and October, that doesn’t mean you should miss great opportunities to host impromptu car care clinics during the summer. Your customers may leave it all behind but vehicle maintenance needs never take a vacation. While drivers may be putting enormous numbers of miles
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.
What Are Bushings Made Of?
Most modern bushings augment the geometry of the suspension. As the vehicle loads the suspension, movement in the bushings can change the toe, camber and caster so that the vehicle is more stable under braking, cornering and acceleration.
