BRAKE JOB: GM H-Body Brake Job
Pad and rotor replacement is straightforward on this vehicle. But, there are some common errors that can be made if you are not paying attention. First, make sure the front caliper bracket bolts are tightened to 137 ft/lbs. If the bolts work their way loose, the driver may experience a sporadic low pedal condition or worse. Second, replace the hardware if necessary. Most noise complaints can be traced to worn out hardware. Third, this vehicle is sensitive to thickness variation of the rotors. Always make sure thickness variation is below .0005”, or you could have a pulsation comeback.
Wellborn MuscleCar Museum Opens in Alexander City, AL
Collector Tim Wellborn, whose collection includes more than 60 high-powered muscle cars from 1969-1971, has opened the Wellborn MuscleCar Museum in an old auto dealership in Alexander City, AL. The museum boasts the largest collection of Dodge Chargers in the nation.
Tech Feature: What’s New with Oil Pumps, Pickups and Pans
Good oil pressure is critical to engine longevity, whether an engine is in a race car or a daily driver. Oil lubricates the bearings, rings and valvetrain components, and also helps cool the engine internally (especially the pistons and bearings).
MiraCosta College in Oceanside, CA, Offers Hybrid Vehicle Training Program
MiraCosta College in Oceanside, CA, has received a $400,000 federal stimulus grant to assist in developing their new hybrid vehicle training program. The course is only open to trained technicians who are able to pass a skills test administered by the college.
Alignment and Suspension Specs: Ford Fusion 2006-2010
In 2006 when Ford introduced the Fusion, many could not help but to compare it to the third- and fourth-generation Taurus models. The previous generation had a reputation for broken springs and tire shredding bushing problems. The 2006-2010 Fusion is a different story.
Technician Seriously Hurt as Car Crashes into Repair Shop [VIDEO]
It’s hard to believe that no one was killed Thursday, Feb. 25, after a car crashed through a repair shop in Muncie, IN. The surveillance video, which was posted on the WISH-TV Channel 8 website, captured the crash which seriously hurt one technician as he was working on a car.
Engine Maintenance: OBD II Diagnostics, Misfire Codes, Fuel Trim Faults, Driveability and More
As automotive electronics diagnostics continues to evolve, so do the tools that are need to diagnose and repair today’s complex engine and electronics systems. This lineup will arm you will some diagnostic tips and give you some invaluable service advantages on Porsche, BMW, Hyundai and Mazda models.
Breaking News: Toyota Announces Plan to Fix Accelerator Pedals on Recalled Vehicles and Ensure Customer Safety
Rigorously Tested Reinforced Pedals Will Eliminate the Excess Friction that Caused Sticking
Alignment & Suspension Specs: 2003-2007 Cadillac CTS
The first-generation Cadillac CTS was introduced in 2003 and ended production in the 2007 model year. The Cadillac CTS was built on GM’s rear-wheel drive Sigma platform. The CTS for years 2003-2007 came with two suspension packages
Code P0420: Diagnostics of Catalytic Converter Replacement and Oxygen Sensors
You just pulled a P0420 from a vehicle indicating the catalyst system efficiency for one of the banks is below threshold. What is next? Could it be just the oxygen sensor? Or, could it be the catalytic converter? These articles will help you understand why the OBDII code was set and what further test must be performed to determine the root of the problem like a coolant leak, oil blow by or other problems with the engine.