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Bar’s Leaks Releases New Gear Repair

Axle and Differential Gear Repair seals leaks, reduces grinding, whining and clunking, says the company.

Dorman Announces More Than 530 New Products

This month, Dorman is continuing to grow its line of OE FIX four-wheel-drive (4WD) components.

WVE Vehicle Electronics Introduced 203 New Part Numbers

In all, WVE announced 2 new emissions products, 1 fuel injection product, 153 new sensors and 47 new switches – covering more than 63.6 million vehicles.

DIAGNOSTIC TEST DRIVE FOR DRIVETRAIN

Driveshaft problems can be spotted from the moment you put the vehicle in gear to pull it into a bay. As the power is transmitted from the transmission to the rear axle, the slack from worn or damaged components is taken up, resulting in a sudden crunch or pop. Once the vehicle is moving, you

Drivetrain: Diagnostic Test Drive

Once the vehicle is moving, you might hear a whine coming from the center of the vehicle. The noise will change as speed increases and might change as power is applied.

BG Launches New Services At AAPEX

BG Products is launching a new fuel service for gasoline direct injection engines, a simple maintenance solution for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), a dynamic engine cleaning service that takes sludged engines down to bare metal surfaces, and interactive training tools.

Diagnosing Wheel Bearings, Locking Hubs

The main advantage of being able to disengage the front wheels on the go is that the driver doesn’t have to stop, get out of his vehicle and twist a dial on the hub to disengage or engage the front wheels. The automatic hub does it automatically on the fly.

Kia Tech Tip: AWD System Hydraulic Actuator Replacement

This bulletin provides the procedure for replacement of the hydraulic actuator of some All-Wheel Drive (AWD)-equipped 2011-2016 Sportage trucks (produced from May 6, 2010-February 19, 2013) and some AWD-equipped 2011-2015 Sorento models (produced from October 24, 2009-December 11, 2014).

Steering It Straight In 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles

AWD vs. 4WD: In contrast to an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle, a four-wheel drive vehicle is typically equipped with a two-speed transfer case capable of driving in two or four-wheel drive and a Hotchkiss or “solid” rear drive axle for main propulsion. A four-wheel drive might incorporate either a solid front axle as with older Toyotas and Nissans or an independent front suspension as found in more modern configurations.

Check Out The September Issue Of ImportCar Magazine

A digital version of the September issue of ImportCar is available on-line. Access the interactive and easy-to-view digital version that features articles on Curing Honda Misfire Codes, Steering Service On 4WD Vehicles, Hybrid Maintenance, Volkswagen Electronic Parking Brake Service, Start-Stop Engines, TPMS, Fuel Trim Diagnostics, Air Ride Diagnostics, a host of import tech tips, and more!