Get the Drift: The Ins and Outs of Sport ‘Drifting’
Drifting is not a sport for SUVs. If it were, it would probably be called “rollovering.” Nor does it lend itself very well to cars with front-wheel drive. Drifting is all about sliding around curves with the rear wheels smoking all the way. Drifting sounds like an activity dreamed up by the tire manufacturers to
Mazda: Timing Belt Replacement
A Little Prevention Goes a Long Way
Diagnostic Dilemmas: Servicing Jeep and Ford Feedback Carburetors
Lately, it seems, more people are “going retro” by rehabilitating older cars and trucks. Perhaps it’s the longing for the simplicity of a bygone era or perhaps it’s the sentimental attachment to a particular vehicle that’s driving the retro movement. Although in the Rustbelt East, the survival rate of these vehicles is probably very low,
Under Pressure: Piston Service For Light Truck Diesels
The diesel engine market has been rapidly changing in recent years. Higher fuel prices and changes in emission regulations have brought about a whole new generation of clean diesel engines in both the light- and heavy-duty truck markets. According to the Diesel Technology Forum (www.dieselforum.org), particulate emissions from new on-highway diesel engines have been reduced
Tech Tip: Diagnostic Thinking from A to Z
A customer brings their car to your shop with a concern. How do you get from broken to fixed? I’m sure you’ve had many people ask you over the years a question that goes something like this, "Sometimes my car doesn’t start, we already tried a new this and a new that, but it stills does it. What causes them to do that?" What’s worse, they could say that the shop down the street tried a new this and that and didn’t fix it. Yeah, maybe it was the shop down the street, but it still put a bruise on the same repair ….
Tech Tip: Diagnosing Intermittent Stalling Issues
Intermittent driveability problems of any kind are always a challenge to diagnose. When a customer brings you a vehicle and complains of a stalling problem, you may not have much to go on other than their description of what is happening and when it happens. The more information you can get out of them the better, because you’ll likely need all the details you can get to narrow down the list of possible causes ….
Could Your Shop Benefit from Purchasing a Pipe Bender?
As a shop owner or a technician you are no doubt looking for ways to improve efficiency, speed and profits. And, as a shop owner or technician, you know how frustrating it can be to have to depend on outside providers to make a living. How many times have you had to wait hours or even days for parts to be delivered? One such area of frustration (and opportunity) is custom pipe bending and ….
Shops Reducing Warranty Returns, Enjoying Other Rewards Through Remy ‘Conquer the Canyon’ Promotion
More than a month remains in the "Conquer the Canyon" installer promotion from Remy International, Inc., and leading service shops across the U.S. are giving Remy high marks for the company’s original equipment-quality alternators and starters. Remy has awarded 15 state-of-the-art ….
Tech Tip: Chrysler Minivans May Need Revised Oil Filter Adapter
You or a customer who drives a Chrysler minivan may notice oil wicking from the oil filter gasket or the oil cooler gasket. Inspect the oil filter or oil cooler gasket for scratches or cuts. If any damage exists, perform the Repair Procedure ….
Beck/Arnley Adds 270 New Part Numbers
Beck/Arnley recently added 270 new part numbers to its line of foreign nameplate products; this is in addition to the 781 numbers announced in January and April, for a total of 1,051 new part numbers this year. The latest 270 part numbers fall within all six of Beck/Arnley’s product modules ….