VIDEO: Disc Thickness Variation
Andrew Markel goes over the effects of disc thickness variation, where it comes from, and how to diagnose it.
Are You Choosing The Right Brake Pad For The Right Customer?
Selecting the right friction material is a difficult task. I could say that you should select the most expensive pad that your supplier offers, but the right pads for the customer aren’t always at the top (or bottom) of the price column.
Real-World TPMS Tips & Tricks
Corrosion weakens the TPMS sensor stem, which makes removing stuck parts without breaking the stem an exercise filled with danger.
Top 10 Fuel Pump Fails
Ten problems to be aware of when a vehicle’s fuel pump fails.
Power Steering Loss On A 2008 Ford Escape
The 2008 and newer Escape models use electric assist power steering. Instead of a conventional power steering pump, these vehicles have a power steering control module (PSCM) that works along with an electric motor, a torque sensor and various other angle sensors to achieve the desired steering effect.
Servicing A Gasoline Direct Injection System
Because gasoline direct injection (GDI) was widely introduced during the 1990s, the configuration of any GDI system will vary according to age and application.
VIDEO: Inspecting Worn Subaru Stretch Belts
Andrew Markel discusses stretch belts on Subaru vehicles and how to inspect when they are worn.
Antifreeze: The Forgotten Automotive Fluid
As winter weather approaches, motorists should be checking the level, strength and condition of the antifreeze in their cooling systems.
VIDEO: Brake Torque Variation (BTV)
Andrew Markel describes brake torque variation, how it can be caused by customer habits, and how it can be prevented on every brake job.
Deciphering A Tire Sidewall
Federal regulations require most of that information to be branded on the sidewall, though not all of the markings are included on every tire. Let’s take a look at the markings and their meanings.
VIDEO: Fuel Hose And Fuel Pump Replacement
Andrew Markel stresses the importance of choosing the right fuel hose type for its application on a vehicle.
Electronically Adjustable Dampener Diagnosis
Electronically adjustable shocks and struts use conventional mono-tube and twin-tube oil-filled dampeners. The rods, gas chambers and piston have the construction of passive units.
