VIDEO: Brake Fluid Grades; Too Hot, Too Cold, Or Just Right?
Andrew Markel explains how using nothing but the exact brake fluid in the master cylinder can cause leaks and other issues. Sponsored by ProDemand by Mitchell1.
CRP Automotive Offers Rein Automotive OE Transfer Case Fluid For BMW And Porsche
“Changing transfer case fluid is important to ensuring optimal vehicle performance and helping to avoid major issues,” said Mark Malone, CRP Automotive brand director – chemicals.
CRP Automotive Offers 2 New Pentosin Automatic Transmission Fluids For Mercedes-Benz Applications
Pentosin ATF 134 FE (Blue) Transmission Fluid is designed for the latest generation Mercedes-Benz 7-G Tronic Plus (NAG II+) automatic transmissions, while Pentosin ATF 134 (Red) Transmission Fluid is designed for Mercedes-Benz 4, 5 and 7-speed transmissions up to June 2010.
VW DSG Transmission: Fluid Maintenance & Service
Most of the drivers who will own a Volkswagen car or truck with a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) will not know they have a dual-clutch transmission connected to the engine. Most of them will think they have an automatic that gets excellent gas mileage. It is not until a transmission component fails or a service interval elapses that they learn about DSG.
Fluid Rx Diagnostics Releases New Fluid Distributor Program
The company says this upgraded program benefits from the finely-honed Fluid Rx Diagnostics training materials made available to service providers over the past year. It also assists representatives to significantly increase sales of their core services and ancillary products.
What’s New With Functional Fluids?
Late-model vehicle technology is changing. Wider tires, active safety systems and AWD technology are not only influencing how vehicles perform, but also the service and maintenance requirements of their functional fluids. POWER STEERING FLUID OE Interval: 60,000-100,000 miles What has changed? Wider wheel and tire packages are putting more strain on power steering systems. More
Brake Fluid: DOT 3, 4, 5 And 5.1 FAQ
All DOT 3, 4 and 5.1 brake fluids are compatible with each other and with all systems. All polyethylene glycol-based fluids will not harm healthy rubber parts. Also, the additive packages will not damage or distort any rubber parts. Even an older rubber part with a high concentration of natural rubber will not be damaged by new DOT rated brake fluids.
CRP Automotive Introduces Special Pentosin Transmission Fluid Service Kits
CRP Automotive has developed three special service kits designed to simplify transmission fluid service on Audi, BMW and VW vehicles.
AMSOIL Launches New Synthetic Brake Fluids, Adds Brake & Parts Cleaner
AMSOIL INC. has introduced three new products to better meet the needs of modern brake system maintenance and operation. AMSOIL DOT 3 & 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid delivers maximum ABS and traction-control performance. The specially designed high response fluid provides improved cold-weather performance and excellent ABS and traction-control responsiveness. It helps extend the life of
How Do Fluid And Friction Change Brake Pedal Feel?
Chances are your foot will know the condition of a vehicle’s brakes and the quality of the brake pads before your mind puts it all together. Consider this: Stopping a 4,000-lb. vehicle requires a driver to press on a pedal to generate friction at the wheels. What happens in between the pedal and pads can determine how much pressure the driver is required to apply to stop the vehicle in a safe distance.
