VIDEO: Brake Pad Wear Sensors On German Vehicles
Andrew Markel shows how the brake pad wear sensors on German vehicles work to inform the customer when the pads should be replaced.
VIDEO: Brake Rotor Minimum Thickness Specification
Andrew Markel visits minimum wear specification on brake rotors and how the specification is related to brake pad wear and how far the caliper has to push the pads. Sponsored by Nissan.
VIDEO: Rear Brake Pads On Vehicles With Stability Control
Andrew Markel explains why special attention needs paid to brake pads on vehicles with stability control, including oversteer and understeer corrections and differential replacement.
VIDEO: Fuel Injector Clogs And Replacement Tips
Andrew Markel explains how fuel injectors can clog even when the ignition is off, as well as some replacement tips for fuel injectors.
2009-2016 Dodge Ram Brake Job Specifications
The fourth generation Dodge Ram is probably one of the most trouble-free brake systems you’ll see. There are light- and heavy-duty brake packages. The light-duty package for the 1500 uses floating dual piston calipers in the front and single piston floating calipers in the rear.
VIDEO: Fuel Pressure Sensor Diagnostics
Andrew Markel explains what a P0191 code means, and how to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
VIDEO: Matching A Captured Waveform To The Correct Vehicle
Andrew Markel discusses how you can verify that a waveform you have captured is correct for the vehicle.
VIDEO: Brake Pad Placement For Wear Sensors
Andrew Markel explains how brake pads with wear sensors are installed and why only one way works.
Hyundai TPMS Service Guide
Most Hyundai vehicles use systems from Lear, TRW or Continental. These systems have an auto relearn function. But if you are initializing a sensor or doing a manual relearn, you will need a TPMS tool that can capture the sensor IDs and program them into the TPMS module.
Curing Carbon Deposits On Direct Injection Engines
Direct injection improves fuel economy by injecting the correct amount of fuel for the conditions in the combustion chamber. But, it is not a perfect science: Carbon deposits can form on the intake valves, piston and other surfaces in the combustion chamber.
VIDEO: TPMS Antenna On Rear Glass
Andrew Markel retells a story from a reader about how a TPMS issue was caused by the customer’s failure to mention the breaking of the rear glass.
VIDEO: Radiator Cap Diagnostics For Water Pump Or Radiator Leaks
Andrew Markel explains how replacing the radiator cap is critical to any water pump or radiator leak job.
