Toyota Brake Service Tips
Here are the top Toyota brake tips that can save you from a comeback or lost productivity.
Diagnostic Solutions: Fluid Maintenance Issues
Several factors are driving modern fluid maintenance services. First, a modern vehicle’s service life often extends to well over 200,000 miles and good fluid maintenance practices are, in part, responsible for that remarkable achievement. Second, car counts in many shops are declining because late-model vehicles require less scheduled maintenance and less frequent repairs. Consequently, many shops are looking at add-on services, such as fluid maintenance, to boost shop revenues.
Five Wheel Bearing R&Rs That Have a Bad Reputation
Some wheel bearing jobs can take as many as three hours and require removal of the knuckle from the vehicle. Collected in this article are some of the most difficult vehicles as reported by technicians, labor guides and bearing manufacturers.
Tech Tip: Honda MIL Comes On with DTC P1457 Set
If you encounter a Honda with the MIL on with DTC P1457 (EVAP control system leakage), this may be caused by the EVAP solenoid valve (fuel vent module) being blocked or restricted. To correct this, install an EVAP solenoid valve kit.
The Complete Guide to Rancho Suspension: Brand-New 2011 Master Catalog Available
Rancho has released a brand-new 2011 Rancho Master Catalog featuring hundreds of new suspension systems, shock absorbers, off-road protection products and accessories.
Tech Tip: Honda Engine Knocks or Ticks at Idle
The engine knocks or ticks at idle. The noise is usually more noticeable when the engine is warm. This can occur when the rocker shaft bridge has excessive clearance, which causes the rocker shaft to rotate and make noise.
Tech Tip: Abnormal Noise from Toyota’s Rear Differential
Some customers may complain about an abnormal noise from the rear of the vehicle that increases in volume as vehicle speed increases. The noise is commonly described as a whining, humming, roaring or growling noise. The source of the noise may be a damaged transmission coupling assembly and two ball bearing assemblies. Follow the repair procedure in this TSB to diagnose and repair this condition.
Tech Tip: Hyundai Automatic Transaxle Oil Leak Between Transaxle and Transfer Case
If a Santa Fe 4WD or Tucson 4WD vehicle has an oil leak between the transaxle and transfer case, follow the repair procedure detailed in this Tech Tip.
XPLORE Adventure Series Jeep Invites You to Play Dirty and Help Make a Difference
XPLORE Vehicles are designed for delivering adventures for you and your family. You can choose from four levels of equipment to fit your lifestyle and appetite for exploring, camping or sightseeing some of the most incredible places on the face of the Earth. Stage 1 XPLORE Adventure Series are available for all Jeep models. XPLORE Stages 2, 3 and 4 are available only for Wrangler 2 and 4 door models.
Scott ‘Gonzo’ Weaver: Me, a Flasher?
Ok, you got me … I’m a Flasher … or more to the point a Re-flasher. With today’s cars and components, it’s not uncommon to have to flash some driveability controller or theft system.