Pick the Perfect Oil with New Online Tool from Red Line
Choosing the right oils and lubricants for cars and trucks just got easier. After several years of building a vehicle database, Red Line Synthetic Oil Corp. recently debuted its new online application guide at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
BRAKE JOB: Bob on Brakes
Bob Dowie knows brakes. Dowie has been in the automotive service business for more than 30 years, and his shop, Village Auto Works in Chester, NY, specializes in Honda, Toyota, Mazda and Nissan repair. Dowie owns and runs a Honda Civic and Nissan Sentra SER in SCCA GT5 racing, and gets his technicians involved in various aspects of the sport. In this installment of BRAKE JOB, Bob shares some of his best tips for doing as complete brake job.
Diagnostic Solutions: Building Off-Road Suspension Systems
Judging from weekend traffic, desert off-road and mountain trail driving is becoming a major past-time for many import vehicle enthusiasts. Most of the off-road import vehicles I see in Colorado are the late ’80s and early ’90s Toyota and Nissan pickups and SUVs that feature mechanical simplicity along with the structural ruggedness needed to navigate miles from any service facility.
Tech Tip: All Wheel Drive Synergies for Brakes, Transmission and Transfer Case
There are very few all-mechanical controls left on late-model vehicles. Almost all powertrain controls are electromechanical using a computer as the controller. These include powertrain control of the accelerator pedal with the latest being All Wheel Drive (AWD). The brakes and damping are also electromechanical under electronic control. There are peripheral systems that are all computer controlled such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
Bosch Launches Major Multimedia Promotional Campaign to Showcase Bosch ‘DistancePlus’ Oil Filters
Bosch has kicked off an aggressive multimedia consumer promotional campaign to introduce the new high-efficiency, high-capacity Bosch DistancePlus oil filters. The DistancePlus marketing campaign, which runs through October, includes print and online ads, online banners and a money-saving gift card offer.
Tech Feature: Brake Job on 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma
The first-generation Toyota Tacoma was introduced in 1995 and continued until 2004. During the 10-year run, the basic brake system configurations did not change. But, Toyota did make changes to the pad shape and hardware to improve performance.
Tech Feature: 2004-2008 Ford F-150 Brake Job Top 10 Tips
Starting with the 2004 model year, Ford launched a new body style for the F150. The new body style truck is a new vehicle inside and out. However, not all of the 2004 F150s that you see will be the new body style. The 2004 F150 was also made available in the older body style pickup that came on the scene in 1996. The older body style F150 is called a “Heritage” edition.
Tech Feature: Special Tools for Steering and Suspension Work
Steering and suspension work, like engine repair or electrical diagnosis, often requires special tools for certain jobs.
Quaker State Selects ‘Winner’ In The World’s Worst Commute Contest
Salt Springs woman receives a once-in-a-lifetime ride to a NASCAR Race with three-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson.
Jeep Fuel Problems Needn’t Be an Uphill Battle
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been a dependable vehicle for many vehicle owners over the years. However, the SUV has had a few fuel system problem that has put Jeeps in repair shops. In this article, we’ll address some fuel system complaints that have plagued these vehicles.