Advanced Filtration Is Key to Vehicle Longevity
Let’s face it, we love our cars – and we drive a lot. According to statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Americans drive more than 13,000 miles per year on average. Although the miles continue to rack up on our cars and trucks, their overall shelf life keeps increasing. Once upon a time, vehicles
Complete Pentastar Oil Adapter Fix
Engine Oil Filter Adapter: 926-959 Upgraded Aluminum Engine Oil Filter Housing with Oil Cooler and Filter Application Summary: Chrysler 2022-11, Dodge 2022-11, Jeep 2022-11, Ram 2022-12, Volkswagen 2014-11 The factory oil filter adapter on millions of OEM V6-powered vehicles often leaks oil when its plastic housing warps from harsh underhood conditions. As the plastic eventually degrades
Helping Customers Understand the Signs of Fuel Pump Failure
Fuel pump failures are never a one-size-fits-all diagnosis. Different symptoms indicate different problems and often, the pump will still function—albeit erratically—as it fails. Explaining this to customers isn’t always easy, especially because many of them may not know that the fuel pump has more than one role. Shop owners and technicians can help customers understand
Warn Your Customers About Water Pump Failure During the Summer
Summer is an opportune time for automotive professionals to remind customers to keep an eye on the signs of a failing water pump. As you know, extreme summer temperatures and added strain on vehicles from activities like long road trips can cause engines to become more susceptible to troubles from excessive heat, making the function
6 Signs It’s Time to Put Down the Pen and Ditch the Paper
There’s no time to hesitate. The surge in the aftermarket sweet spot — or vehicles in the six- to 12-year age range that will soon require significant repairs — reached 94 million in the first half of 2021, according to Experian Automotive. That total accounts for nearly 31% of all vehicles in operation. That percentage
I Have A Website, So Why Do I Need Marketing?
Now that your website is up and running, how can you consistently engage with your customers and always deliver a positive experience? This can be done by taking a multifaceted approach through omnichannel marketing. With a little effort and all the right tools, you can outshine your competition and fill your bays in no time!
Why Brake Pads and Brake Rotors Should Be Replaced Together
Brake pads and rotors should always be replaced in pairs. Pairing new pads with worn rotors could cause a lack of proper surface contact between the pads and rotors, resulting in noise, vibration, or less-than-peak stopping performance. While there are different schools of thought on this paired part replacement, at ADVICS, our technicians always recommend
Oxygen Sensors – Technology, Types, Evolution, and Life Expectancy
Since the implementation of OBDII, the oxygen sensor has been a main staple of engine management systems. Modern oxygen sensors are much faster and more accurate than their older counterparts. This allows the engine to enter closed loop control faster which decreases emissions and fuel usage by as much as 15-20%. O2 sensors are separated
Benefits of Using Brake Parts Designed to Work Together
When replacing brake system components, it might seem like using compatible parts from any manufacturer – regardless of brand – should get the job done. However, for the safest brake job with the best performance, it’s always best to use parts from the same manufacturer, like ADVICS, where our brake pads, brake rotors, hydraulics, calipers
Recommending the Best Brake Pads for Your Customer
As a technician, you know the importance of recommending the best brake pads possible for your customers. Often, this decision really comes down to determining which friction material is the best fit for the customer’s needs. To do this, let’s break down the differences between each of the three brake pad material types. Organic Brake
ADVICS HOW TO: Bedding-In Brake Rotors & Brake Pads
Brake shimmy, shaking, vibration and noise – these are all common reasons for a customer to visit the shop. Most of the time these issues are due to different components of the steering or braking systems needing replacement or repair, but other times, these issues can be caused by the improper installation of brand new
Trusted for R&D and factory fill for decades
ENEOS is the largest oil company in Japan, as the “original JDM oil” they’ve been working in partnership with Asian automakers for decades. As part of this partnership, ENEOS has in-house testing facilities where they follow strategies developed with each OEM partner to meet their vehicle and performance specifications, particularly for the tighter tolerances of
