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Carley’s Corner: Cash for Clunkers: A Good Deal or Bad for Business?

As part of the ongoing economic stimulus effort, Congress authorized a Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), which is commonly referred to as the Cash for Clunkers program.

Installation Errors Increase Risk of Power Steering Pump Returns

Replacing a power steering pump is a fairly simple job on most vehicles. But if the installation is not done correctly, it may result in noisy operation, reduced power assist or no power assist at all, according to Mike Simon of Ixetic, a manufacturer of power steering pumps.

How to Quiet A Screechy Boxster

A Porsche Boxster owner may complain of a screeching noise from the engine at around 2,000 rpm while the engine is warming up. In many cases, the noise is an indication that the engine or oil pump has been changed.

Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems: The TPMS System That Knows The Road.

Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are ones that do not have air pressure sensors inside the tires. Rather, they detect a low tire by comparing relative wheel speeds via the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) wheel speed sensors. When a tire loses air, its diameter decreases slightly.

Delayed Auto Repairs: The Springboard to Summer Service Opportunities

ImportCar Advisory Board member, Steve Louden, president of Louden Motorcar Services, a BMW, Mercedes and Porsche specialist in Dallas, speaks out about projections for summer automotive service and discusses some new ideas for boosting his shop’s bottom line.

WIX Filters Adds 87 New Product Numbers in First Quarter of 2009

WIX Filters made available to its customers 87 new product numbers across light-duty, heavy-duty and industrial applications in the first quarter of 2009. Filters for foreign nameplate applications led the list, with more than 35 new air, oil, cabin air and fuel filter product numbers for Mazda, Honda, Hyundai, BMW, Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen, among other brands.

Autolite Team Sees Spark Plug Market Move to Finewire and 12mm with Focus on Coil-On-Plug Ignition Systems

The premium plug has sparked a revolution in the combustion chamber of the North American new car market. As engine designs evolve, the original equipment spark plug market is experiencing a fundamental shift away from basic spark plugs.

Autolite Team Dispels the 100,000 Mile Tune Up Myth

As some auto manufacturers recommend 100,000-plus mile spark plug replacements, many consumers seem to believe that all cars have “100,000 mile plugs”… to the detriment of their car’s fuel efficiency and performance.

A/C Update: The Future of Cool

Editor Ed Sunkin returns from the Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide trade show and convention in February, 2009, with details on the possible future of the U.S. refrigerant segment of the industry — HFO-1234yf. This refrigerant provides a very low global warming potential and many new service and sales opportunities.

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 ….