Bridgestone Title Sponsor of NHL Winter Classic
When the puck drops on New Year’s Day in Wrigley Field for a historic outdoor game between the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks, the Bridgestone brand will be at center ice as the title sponsor of the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic 2009. The Bridgestone brand will be showcased as the Official Tire of the National Hockey League and the ….
Tech Tip: Cabin Air Filters Keep Heater, Air Conditioner and Defroster Operating Properly
Cabin air filters prevent leaves, dirt, bugs and other debris from entering the HVAC (Heat Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system. This prevents the fan and control doors from becoming jammed with debris that could cause fan noise or affect the operation of the heater, air conditioner and defroster. Keeping the HVAC system clean also helps reduce the growth of odor-causing mold and other microbes on the A/C evaporator ….
Timing Tools
Before you replace a timing belt, chain or gear set on some engines, you will have to look up the timing reference marks. Some engines have multiple timing marks that can cause confusion if you don’t know which ones to use or how to line them up. Many engines also require special tools when changing
Tech Tip: Steering Position and Yaw
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) program uses the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) to maintain vehicle stability in a cornering maneuver. The ESC program requires the communication between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and ABS controller. This communication takes place on the Controlled Area Network (CAN) buss of the vehicle. The program uses input from the following sensors: steering wheel position, throttle pedal position, throttle position, engine speed, brake switch, wheel speed, yaw and ….
Tech Tip: Sludgy Saab May Rattle Your Chain
If a Saab owner complains about a rattling timing chain, oil sludge or any of the other conditions described in this Tech Tip, follow the recommended procedures. Various conditions can cause the formation of oil sludge in the engine or a rattling noise from the timing chain and balancer shaft chain. Additional symptoms may include abnormal whining, bellowing or knocking noise from the engine and/or an illuminated oil pressure lamp ….
Voodoo Ride Now on Facebook
To reach more members of "Voodoo Ride Nation," Voodoo Ride has created a Facebook page for consumers to learn more about Voodoo Ride’s line of exceptional appearance products and apparel as well as interact with other fans of Voodoo Ride ….
Honeywell Friction Materials Introduces Jurid Brand to North American Customers
In the first quarter of 2009, Honeywell Friction Materials will be launching the Jurid brand in North America, for its traditional aftermarket warehouse distributor customer base. Part of the Honeywell portfolio in Europe, the Jurid brand dates back more than 90 years and has a significant presence in both the original equipment sector and the independent aftermarket. A wide range of coverage will be made available to ….
Steering Position and Yaw
Driving skills and Electronic Stability Control One of the first things a novice driver asks is: “Do I turn into the skid or away from it?” With Electronic Stability Control, this decision is made for us. When a vehicle begins to skid during a cornering maneuver, the skilled driver steers into the direction of the
Tech Tip: Volkswagen Rattling Noise on Startup
A 1999-2005 Volkswagen 1.8T, 2.8L or 4.2L model may exhibit a rattle or knocking noise from the camshaft chain tensioner(s) or camshaft adjuster(s). The camshaft adjustment is hydraulically actuated and controlled by the engine oil pressure. If the vehicle has been sitting with the engine turned off for a period of time, the oil accumulation inside the ….
Tech Feature: Cylinder Head Air-Flow Options
When you’re building a performance engine, there are many, many variables you must take into consideration when determining which processes and components are appropriate. Which piston, which type of oil system, which power adders are needed – all of these questions must be answered before you get the results you want. One question you shouldn’t have to answer, however, is ….