Maintenance Matters: A Tire In Winter
In much of the country, all-season tires are the go-to choice for drivers.
Dealing With Brake Rotors
New rotors, either OE or aftermarket, are supposed to be finished to specifications and ready to install out of the box.
Alignment Specs: Scion FR-S & Subaru BR-Z
The alignment of these vehicles is straightforward, and a lot of adjustment is built into the vehicle.
Diagnosing Wheel Bearings, Locking Hubs
There are a number of automatic hub designs and not all are capable of engaging while the vehicle is in motion.
Brake Pad Copper Update
Like it or not, recent mandates limiting the concentration of copper allowed in brake pads could be our generation’s asbestos crisis.
Brake Job: 2010-2019 Ford Fiesta
What’s so significant about the 2010-current Ford Fiesta brakes? First, the Ford Fiesta is one of the first sub-compacts on the market with the “Full Monty” of ABS/ESC/EBC/TC to come as standard.
Chrysler Fiat TPMS: Auto Learn Headaches
Chrysler was one of the first manufacturers to use a TPMS relearn procedure that does not require a tool or special process.
Active Suspension Systems: Diagnosing Electronic Shocks And Struts
We’ve all heard the term “Active Suspension,” but a shock or strut doesn’t really go anywhere – so what makes it “active?”
Undercar Reflash: Stop Waiting, Wondering
At last count, more than 800 TSBs have been issued concerning reflashing or reprogramming over the past five years.
Mini Cooper Tech Tip: False ‘Service Due’ Message For Brake Pad Thickness
A brake pad thickness warning message is displayed even if the pads are above specifications. What’s next?
Servicing TPMS Sensors
Most TPMS sensors are held in using just a screw or a nut, but if not assembled or torqued properly, the results can be catastrophic.
Honda Tech Tip: Low Tire Pressure And TPMS Indicator On After Recent Tire Replacement
The Honda CR-V uses an indirect TPMS system that uses the rolling circumference of the tire to determine the pressure in the tire.
