Kia: Timing Belt Replacement
This month, we’re going to take a look at timing belt replacement on the increasingly popular Kia line of vehicles. Kia has made strong inroads into the market by offering high-quality vehicles at an affordable price. As import car techs, we’re prepared to handle any of these cars: We have the required skills and, with
ALLDATA Releases New Updates
As part of its quarterly update process, ALLDATA has added more than 200,000 pages of service and repair information, plus more than 4,000 pages of Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) data. The release reflects new and updated information from U.S., Asian and European auto manufacturers.
Management: Vehicle TLC Pays Dividends
More than ever, consumers consider their vehicles to be an extension of their personality, lifestyle and preferences. Beyond the technological advancements, special features, quality enhancements and gizmos, consumers are also attracted to a vehicle by its styling, color scheme, and interior detailing, adding momentum to a love affair that grows stronger each day.
2007 Visteon A/C System Kit Reference Guide Allows Techs to Identify Needed Components
Visteon Corporation has announced the availability of its 2007 A/C System Kit Quick Reference Guide, which enables parts counter professionals and technicians to identify additional components needed for most automotive air conditioning repairs.
Editor’s Notebook: Vehicle TLC Pays Dividends You’ll See. . .
More than ever, consumers consider their vehicles to be an extension of their personality, lifestyle and preferences. Beyond the technological advancements, special features, quality enhancements and gizmos, consumers are also attracted to a vehicle by its styling, color scheme, and interior detailing, adding momentum to a love affair that grows stronger each day. And the
Mitch Schneider: Mistakes that Go Uncorrected Really Make My Blood Boil
The ‘chirp’ was unmistakable, the kind of noise that could only come from one wheel locking up while the other three remained free. The fact that the vehicle, a 1990 four-wheel drive Suburban, "symptomized" directly in front of the office door didn’t hurt either. An inspection revealed a host of problems, not the least of which was oil-soaked friction material at the right rear axle caused by a leaking axle seal.
Selling Services: Cooling System Colors
All types of antifreeze contain corrosion-inhibiting chemicals to protect bare metal surfaces from electrolytic attack. Though automakers disagree on which chemical additives work best in their vehicles, essentially any kind of antifreeze will work in any vehicle. But how well will it protect the cooling system? And for how long? And will it void the
Visteon Expands Air Conditioning Line with 13 New Part Numbers
Visteon Corporation has introduced 13 new part numbers to its air conditioning product line, including remanufactured compressors, clutch compressors, fan clutches, fan assemblies, hose assemblies and water outlets.
Tech Tip: Voyager Basics – Loss of Speed Control
A simple malfunctioning vacuum valve on some 1996 to 2000 Plymouth Voyagers can result in a loss of more than 5 mph while climbing a grade with the speed control engaged. The actual cause of the problem could be a leaking check valve in the battery tray/vacuum reservoir assembly.
Down the Road: Advances in Engine Technology
Two engine technologies that have been around for years are generating plenty of interest these days as the automakers look to create better fuel efficiency, without sacrificing power — direct injection for gasoline engines and turbocharging. Direct injection for gasoline engines is where fuel is injected right into the combustion chamber of each cylinder, as