Andrew Markel, Author at Tomorrows Technician - Page 4 of 105
Chassis Parts and Alignment Angles

Knowing why the adjustment is required is critical to performing the total alignment.

Ball Joint Inspection

It’s important to remember not to miss a worn joint. If a ball joint fails, the driver loses control of the vehicle.

BMW N54 Cooling System Problems

Let’s take a closer look at this water pump, how to replace it efficiently and what other components should be replaced along with it.

Brake Pad Edge Codes – What Can They Tell You?

The “Edge Code” can tell you information about a brake pad’s friction material.

Steering Angle Sensor Service

Ninety percent of the time when a steering angle sensor code is active, it means the sensor needs to be calibrated.

Belt Service For Hybrid and Stop/Start Systems

Knowing how to “force start” a hybrid vehicle can be helpful if you are trying to diagnose a noise problem that involves the accessory belt drive system.

Fuel Pumps and Cranking

Diagnosing the problem comes down to understanding what causes a loss of fuel pressure.

Honda Ridgeline Caliper Replacement

The parking brake and hydraulics are where you’ll find any service issues.

Tensioner Tech Assist

The Lift and Pin is designed to simplify tensioner replacement and belt installation.

Brake Problems

Reducing brake drag on late-model vehicles is not accomplished by a single component; it takes a system.

Brake Rotor Quality Check

The brake rotor might look fine, but the problem could be internal.

VW Four Motion

A DSG transmission is lighter than a comparable automatic with the same number of speeds.