Stellantis Expands Parts Business in North America
Stellantis’s bproauto aftermarket parts brand is expanding to North America with 30 parts categories.
CVT Transmission Service
Like any automatic transmission, the condition and level of fluid in a CVT unit will determine the performance.
Volkswagen 1.4L TSI Maintenance and Inspection Tips
This engine has aged well and is proving to be quite reliable over time; assuming it’s properly maintained, of course.
Cooling System Leak Testing
What replaces the conventional water pump and thermostat is electronic thermostats and electric water pumps.
Constant Velocity Transmission Maintenance Procedures
A CVT transmission requires more or the same frequency of fluid and filter changes as a conventional automatic transmission.
Why Engine Coolant Replacement May Be Necessary, Not Optional
Look at the condition of the additive package and the freezing point to justify coolant replacement.
Solving 2014 Toyota Tacoma Cooling System Sensor Codes
The test monitor reads all relevant serial data parameters passing through the ECM.
MAHLE Aftermarket ‘7 Reasons’ Promotion Heats Up With Reason 3, A Chance To Win ‘Keep Your Cool … In Your Garage!’ Grand Prize Package
Reason 3 of the promotion, tied to MAHLE thermal products, is open now through Sept. 1.
VIDEO: Why Are Radiators So Large?
Andrew Markel discusses why most radiators are over capacity, and how the thermostat works with the radiator to keep the engine within an acceptable temperature. Sponsored by MAHLE.
Modern Cooling System Design: It’s Not About Temperature; It’s About Powertrain
Reading engineering papers tends to be a boring exercise, but they do give a technician like myself a new perspective on how a common automotive cooling system could actually be improved. Of course, our immediate thought is how the cooling system can keep the engine cooler. Not so, according to one paper.
