VIDEO: Finding Torque Specifications For Fasteners
All fasteners on a vehicle require a specific torque to prevent damage to components, or the fasteners themselves. Andrew Markel explains how to find torque specifications.
Springs: The Foundation Of Stability
When a wheel reacts to a bump or body motion, the spring is compressed and then releases the energy. During this cycle, the steel of the spring will compress, and just a little bit of life is taken out of it. It’s not the amount of travel that matters, but the frequency of the cycles.
VIDEO: TPMS Sensor Blocked By Brake Components
Andrew Markel introduces a simple tip for if you have a TPMS sensor that is not being detected by the module.
VIDEO: Keep Everything Synchronized On A Timing Belt Replacement Job
Andrew Markel goes over three tips to keep the crank and camshaft aligned when replacing a timing belt.
VIDEO: Relearning And Recalibrating Common Systems
Andrew Markel shows how a few common systems on late-model vehicles can be relearned or recalibrated.
VIDEO: Reprogram The Steering Angle Sensor On A Power Steering Job
Andrew Markel explains the easily forgettable step of reprogramming the steering angle sensor after replacing the steering rack and pump.
VIDEO: What Are High-Line And Low-Line TPMS Systems?
Andrew Markel describes the difference between high-line and low-line TPMS systems and the information displayed with each.
VIDEO: Complete Radiator Replacement
Andrew Markel presents important tips to ensure you perform the complete job when installing a brand new radiator.
VIDEO: Charging System Diagnostics
Andrew Markel goes over alternator diagnostics and the tools and knowledge you need to maximize charging performance.
Rear Main Seal Diagnostics Q&A
Solving why the seal failed in the first place is critical to preventing a labor-intensive comeback. Here are six questions you should be asking yourself before, during and after a rear main seal job.
VIDEO: Coolant Temperature Sensor Diagnostics
If you have a vehicle in your shop with the fans running all the time, there may be a problem with the coolant temperature sensor. Andrew Markel explains.
VIDEO: TPMS Sensor Fault On Toyota Vehicles
Andrew Markel shows how to use “test before you touch” and other methods to determine if a TPMS sensor fault is with the sensor itself or the TPMS module on the vehicle
