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.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Varieties
Why are there so many types of automatic transmission fluid? You might ask yourself this question when you are tasked with ordering a few quarts for an Asian or European vehicle that rolls into your shop.
VIDEO: Winter Fluid Maintenance
Adam Redling goes over a checklist for fluids on your customers’ vehicles, including oil, coolant, brake fluid and windshield washer fluid.
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. Offers The FluidPRO BFX-3 Brake Flush System
The FluidPRO BFX-3 Brake Flush System from MAHLE Aftermarket Inc., Service Solutions delivers complete brake fluid exchange in a simple, three-step process, says the company. Compatible with both ABS and non-ABS brake systems, for increased utility, the BFX-3 is easy to operate with service times of approximately 10 minutes. Features of the BFX-3 include: •
Lisle Introduces Fluid Extractor/Transfer Pump
Transfer or siphon all types of automotive fluid with Lisle Corp.’s Fluid Extractor / Transfer Pump (17282). The 17282 quickly removes transmission oil from over-filled automatic transmissions.
Find A/C And Fluid Leaks With Tracer’s Economical Leak Detection Kit
The Tracerline Complete A/C and Fluid Kit (TP-8621) is an easy to use, economical leak detection kit that contains everything needed to find all leak sites in air conditioning and fluid systems.
Beck/Arnley Adds 2 New Motor Oils To Line Of Genuine OE Quality Fluids
The motor oils are available in quart, gallon and 55-gallon drum sizes. They are American Petroleum Institute Certified, ILSAC GF-5 and fully synthetic.
Volkswagen: Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
In response to multiple inquires about aftermarket universal (one fluid fits all) automatic transmission fluids and transmission flushing, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada have prepared the following statement.
Window Washer Fluid Issues On BMWs
When BMW Windshield Washer Jets Spray Little To No Fluid The window washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual states; do not exceed the allowable window washer fluid “dilution/ratio limits” that apply. Follow the usage instructions on the window washer fluid container. If the window washer fluid jets spray
Modern Oil Changes And The Changing Functional Fluid & Filters Market
Gary Goms asks, “What ever happened to the $19.95 oil change?” The answer is that it disappeared along with the “dinosaur” oils of the day. Using the $19.95 oil change as an example, he explores how you can best meet the challenges of the modern fluids and filters market by looking at the costs involved.
