Mercedes-Benz Tech Tip: Howling Noise From Rear At 50-70 MPH
Vehicle owners may complain of a howling noise in the drivetrain in the area of the rear axle between 80 km/h and 110 km/h (50 mph to 70 mph). The cause could be resonance in the drivetrain stimulated by the meshing of the gear set in the rear axle differential (drive pinion/ring gear).
VIDEO: Maintenance Checklist For AWD Vehicles
Andrew Markel discusses all-wheel drive vehicles, and the items that should be inspected as part of a recurring maintenance regimen. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Drivetrain: Live Axle Bearing Replacement
Replacing wheel bearings on a vehicle with a live rear axle may not be one of the most frequent jobs you do, but it can be one of the most profitable. While the basics have not changed in more than 60 years, new seal materials and differential designs have added new wrinkles to the process.
VIDEO: Replacing Gear Oil In Drivetrain Components
Andrew Markel stresses the importance of replacing lubrication in drivetrain components to prevent damage to the many parts inside them. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Fiat 500 six-speed automatic transmission available to try at Abarth Track Experience
With the addition of three new stops on the 2014 schedule, Fiat 500 Abarth owners will now have more opportunities to develop their driving skills in the one-day Abarth Track Experience. The Fiat 500 Abarth’s optional six-speed automatic transmission, new for the 2015 model year, will be available to drivers at the Abarth Track Experience dates
