VIDEO: Can A Backup Camera Interfere With TPMS Signals?
Andrew Markel explains how the operation of a rear view camera can sometimes interfere with the TPMS signal and cause errors.
VIDEO: PCV Valve Or Oil Separator?
Andrew Markel discusses the oil separator, and why you may not find this part right away when you look for it.
VIDEO: Waking Up A TPMS Sensor
Andrew Markel discusses a procedure to “wake up” a brand new TPMS sensor and how it can often be mistaken as a malfunction.
VIDEO: Reading Timing Belt Wear Patterns
Andrew Markel looks at timing belt wear and discusses which patterns lead to which conditions.
VIDEO: Stretch Belt Wear And Measurement
Andrew Markel shows why and how a stretch belt wears out, and how to interpret the signs and symptoms to determine when it needs replaced.
VIDEO: Recommending Suspension Conversion Kits
Andrew Markel discusses options to replace suspension components on vehicles with advanced systems, including using a conversion kit.
VIDEO: VVT Actuator Rattles On Cold Start
Andrew Markel helps diagnose a customer complaint of a rattle or clunk from the engine when the vehicle is started in the morning, and how oil pressure could affect the variable valve timing system.
VIDEO: TPMS Relearns: It’s Not About Location, It’s About Pressure
Andrew Markel discusses TPMS relearns, and how this procedure should always be performed along with a tire rotation to ensure customer satisfaction.
VIDEO: Oil Specifications On European Vehicles
Andrew Markel discusses oil specifications on European vehicles, and how international committees often work together to improve oil standards.
VIDEO: Oil Life Monitors On GM Vehicles
Andrew Markel explores GM’s specifications for oil life monitors and how they may alert the driver to change the oil at an unexpected time.
Ride Control And Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
For all 2012 model year vehicles and newer, stability control is mandatory.
Curing Belt Slippage
If an engineer could design a belt system that would never slip it would be a miracle. This perfect belt system would last a long time because without slipping, there would be very little wear.
