The Driverless Future: Where Does Auto Repair Fit Into The Future?
There is no doubt that the future looks different, but there is also very little doubt that for those who can figure it out, it will be very busy.
2013 Ford: No Radio, No A/C, Airbag Light On
How many times have you been working on the computer when it suddenly locks up? Not one single key or command works, and the more you click, the less it responds.
Drum Brake Service: Single-Anchor, Floating Shoe Designs
Although four-wheel disc brakes currently dominate the import brake service market, millions of drum brakes are serviced each day in independent import shops.
Water Pump Replacement: Nissan VQ-35 Series
At the top of the list of the most difficult water pumps to Âreplace are those found in the Nissan VQ-Series V6 engines.
Power Window Regulator And Motor Service
Power windows are great as long as they roll up and down when commanded to do so. But sometimes a window may quit working for one reason or another.
Deposit Control Additives And Bad Gas
When deposit control additives are not adequate in gasoline, harmful deposits can build up inside the engine.
Ford Focus Tech Tip: Wet Carpet On Passenger Side
Some 2012-2013 Focus vehicles built on or before 11/12/2012 may exhibit wet carpet on the passenger-side front foot well. This is likely due to leaking climate control condensate.
Brake Pulsation: Flange Diagnostics
The hub flange is ground zero for pulsation problems. Runout in the flange will be magnified by the rotor. But, when do you replace a flange, stub axle or an entire hub unit?
Snow Tires And TPMS
The decision to purchase or not purchase a second set of wheels for winter needs to be followed with questions about TPMS sensors.
Oil Bath Air Filters
Long before people started using cotton gauze air filters soaked in oil, the oil bath air filter was the dominant filter on the market. The filter removes debris in the air by running it over oil and a mesh element. These filters worked great when most roads were dirt, but they could be messy to clean.
Toyota Scion TC Brake Job (2005-2010)
The Toyota Scion TC is a bit of an anomaly in the Toyota fleet. The TC shares its platform with the Avensis, which was not sold in the U.S., and it shares some brake components with the Corolla and even the Camry. There are no brake-specific TSBs or recalls for the 2005-2010 TC.
Cleaning Disc Pad And Brake Shoe Break-In (Burnish) Procedure
An effective burnish cycle to seat the friction materials into the opposing rotor and drum surfaces requires approximately 200 stops. The 200 stops are consistent with the burnish procedure outlined in the FMVSS 105 and FMVSS 135.
