Ex’Splining’ New Wheel Bearing Designs
Better designs are needed to accommodate large diameter wheels, which apply a heavier bending movement on the hub’s flange. Also, many of today’s vehicles have twice the power compared to new models of just a decade ago. This extra power can cause stress on the splines and stub axle.
Active Ride Control: Diagnostics And Replacement Options
For a shock or strut to be active, it must be able to react to three critical streams of information. First, it must act on information from the ABS and stability control system. Second, it must measure body movement. Third, it must detect the extent and rate of suspension movement.
CRP Automotive Now Offers Pentosin Transmission Fluid Service Kits For European Vehicles
The kits feature OE-approved Pentosin fluid and Rein Automotive replacement parts for easy installation.
New Omnicraft Oil Filters Will Cover 93 Percent Of Vehicles On The Road
With the release of 11 additional oil filters, Omnicraft now covers even more vehicles on the road, including many popular European makes. These new filter applications complement the first 25 part numbers that were launched in 2017, further expanding the Omnicraft product line.
Continental Now Offering European Coverage With ATE Brake Pads And Rotors
ATE Original Brake Pads and ATE Single Pack Rotors minimize noise and vibration, according to Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket.
MAHLE Components Featured On Nine Of Ward’s 10 Best Engines For 2018
MAHLE components and systems are featured on nine of the 10 engines recently named to the Ward’s list of 10 Best Engines for 2018.
MANN-FILTER Introduces 116 New Aftermarket Part Numbers For European Nameplates In U.S. And Canada
The company says the new part numbers provide OE fit, form and function for 2018 and 2019 European makes and models including Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and others.
Advanced Import Ride Control Diagnostics And Replacement
Inside any active, hydraulic or air ride shock or strut, there is a piston that travels up and down a tube. Wear can occur between the piston and tube, and, over a period of time, oil will pass between the piston and tube. If the suspension bottoms out, contact between the piston and the bottom of the tube could occur, damaging the piston and the valving.
Bosch Expands Braking And Rotating Machine Product Lines
New product line expansions cover nearly 5 million vehicles in operation.
Volvo XC40 Wins Japan’s Car Of The Year 2018
The vote counting started off as a battle between the Volvo XC40 and the Toyota Corolla Sport. After the XC40 picked up an early lead, the Corolla came back midway through counting to briefly overtake the Swedish car before the Volvo accelerated away to win by 49 votes, 363 to 314 votes respectively.
BMW Tech Tip: Windshield Washer Jets Spray Little To No Fluid
If the window washer fluid jets spray a very low volume of fluid or no fluid at all, there are three possible causes.
CRP Automotive Releases 3 New Pentospeed 0W-20 Motor Oils For European Makes
The new Pentospeed motor oils deliver cutting-edge OEM technology and fulfill the need for technically advanced, high-performing formulations, according to CRP.
