VIDEO: CAN Bus Communication Issues
When you get a car in your shop and you can only communicate with a few to none of the modules, what do you do? Andrew Markel explains how and why you need to pull out the wiring diagram and measure resistance. Sponsored by Manager SE from Mitchell1.
VIDEO: How Shocks And Struts Transfer Weight To Increase Stability
Andrew Markel discusses how shocks and struts operate as weight transfer devices to increase vehicle stability and traction. Also, Markel covers what can happen when a unit is no longer able to control the springs and movement of the body. Sponsored by NAPA.
VIDEO: How Brake Pad Wear Sensors Work And Why You Need To Replace Them
When replacing brake pads it is essential that you also replace the wear sensors too. Typically, the part that fails is the connector itself. Andrew Markel explains how this works and why it is so important to remember on your next brake job. Sponsored by Carlson.
VIDEO: Corrosion Resistant Coating On Brake Rotors
Andrew Markel discusses brake rotors and the importance of the corrosion resistant coating present on some products. Sponsored by NAPA.
VIDEO: Use Software To Help Your Shop Operate More Efficiently
Doug Kaufman talks about convenient features included in shop software to give your customers the best possible repair experience, including texting and photo note taking. Sponsored by Manager SE from Mitchell1.
VIDEO: Brake Noise? More Like ‘Noise When Braking’
Andrew Markel discusses customer complaints about noise when applying the brakes, and how that noise may not necessarily point to a problem with the brake system. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
VIDEO: Bearings On Timing Belt Components
Andrew Markel explores timing belt components and how the health of the bearings inside of these components is important to proper timing operation. Sponsored by INA, a Schaeffler brand.
VIDEO: Water Pump Weep Hole Drains Are Moving
Andrew Markel covers how the drain for some water pump weep holes is moving to the block or front cover on some engines. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
VIDEO: How Can A Timing Belt Lose Teeth?
Andrew Markel discusses the conditions under which a timing belt could lose some of its teeth, including incorrect tension. Sponsored by INA, a Schaeffler brand.
VIDEO: PCV Valve Obstructions From Oil Leaks
Andrew Markel discusses a true shop story where a customer came in with an oil leak issue, only to find the PCV valve clogged. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
VIDEO: Timing Belts: The Right Tension In The Right Temperature Range
Andrew Markel discusses the installation of timing belts, and how to determine the correct tension depending on the ambient temperature. Sponsored by INA, a Schaeffler brand.
VIDEO: Spark Plug Design And Torque Specs
Andrew Markel discusses the different aspects of spark plug design, including when to use anti-seize, the purpose of the insulator, and how to determine the correct torque. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
