2019 Editions Archives - Page 3 of 14 - Import Car
Import Insights: Risky Business?

In our March 1990 issue, ImportCar profiled several entrepreneurs who believed that partnering with like- minded service facilities in a car care mall was the best way for import specialists to service their customers.

K-Seal SolvTec Tech Tip: Curing Heater Core Leaks

The automatic response is to turn up the blowers to try and clear the mist, but this only compounds the problem.

CARDONE Tech Tip: Installing Aluminum Brake Calipers

When you install the caliper, the banjo bolt gets fed through the end of the brake hose and mounts to the inlet of the caliper.

PRO Maxx Tools Tech Tip: Drill Bits Versus Machine Grade Tooling

It’s easy to misunderstand the term “drill bit,” which refers to a cutting tool with a spiral flute that is used to cut wood, steel, concrete or just about any other material.

IPA Tools Tech Tip: Uneven Brake Wear

If a customer has uneven brake wear and you just assume it is a bad caliper and replace it, you may be guessing incorrectly. Imploded brake hoses and stuck proportioning valves produce hidden symptoms that are not easily diagnosed.

SKF Tech Tip: Replacing A Wheel Hub Flange, Bearing Guide

Damaged parts or improper torquing can cause premature hub failure and issues with overall vehicle performance.

Alignment Specs: Scion FR-S And Subaru BR-Z

The alignment of these vehicles is straightforward, and a lot of adjustment is built into the vehicle.

10 Cartridge Oil Filter Tips

Cartridge oil filters make potential mistakes more likely because they require more knowledge and tools to properly change the oil than a canister filter.

Better Engines Need Better Filters

The new technology allows smaller displacement engines to produce more power. But this put increased stress on the oil and filters.

Understanding Catalytic Converters

When servicing catalytic converters, it’s important to have a basic understanding of how they operate.

Century Strong: Crow-Burlingame Is Celebrating Its Centennial

In the nation’s heartland, strong relationships are the foundation of a healthy business. For Steve DeLancey, store manager at the Bumper to Bumper/Crow-Burlingame store in Springdale, Arkansas, it’s been “all about relationships” since he started with the company in 1984 as a counterman.

Maintenance Matters: What Winter Can Do To Battery Life

Being proactive about taking care of your customers with dying or dead batteries is essential this time of year.