Mercedes-Benz TPMS Service
Mercedes-Benz and other German vehicle manufacturers make the assumption that people here in the U.S. adjust their tire pressure for the number of people in the vehicle and for the speed they intend to drive.
Wheel Hub Damage Analysis
To diagnose the cause of bearing damage, look closely at damaged hubs and compare customers’ hubs with the photos in this article.
Mazda Pressure Breather Hose Frozen, DTC P0451
Some vehicles may experience a MIL on with only OTC P0451 stored in the memory. This is caused by water entering and freezing in the atmosphere breather hose of the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor.
Too Often, We Focus On An Automotive ‘Problem’ As A Single Part
When presented with a “dead” battery, a customer often blames the battery for the vehicle’s failure to start.
MAP Hosts Free Brake Safety Awareness Month Inspections
The free brake safety awareness inspections will offer motorists a free check of the thickness of their brake pads and linings, plus an opportunity to learn proper brake system care and vehicle maintenance.
How Does A Dual Clutch Transmission Work?
Dual clutch transmissions are like Âhaving two manual transmissions shifting together while being controlled like an automatic transmission. This is the transmission of the future because it is lighter than an automatic and is just as Âefficient as a manual transmission.
Timing Belt Replacement Is An Opportune Time To Help Your Customer
For the technician, timing belt replacement can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive repair. For the consumer, this translates into a hefty repair bill for a service that may need to be performed more than once during the life of their vehicle. For the parts specialist, it presents an excellent opportunity to sell all the parts and supplies required to perform this often complicated repair.
AAA Study Indicates Not All Gasoline Is Created Equal
To protect vehicle investments, AAA urges drivers to use a gasoline that meets Top Tier standards for engine cleanliness and performance.
Motor Oil: So Many Kinds, So Much Confusion
Take a stroll down the motor oil aisle in any parts store and you’ll see row after row of different brands, viscosities and formulations.
Dorman University Offers Window Regulator Training Opportunity
Dorman’s newest training module highlights several core features and benefits of its 2,300-plus SKU window regulator offering.
Monroe Brakes Technician’s Guide Details Modern Brake System Service
The free 16-page, illustrated publication, “A Professional Technician’s Guide to Brake Service,” includes in-depth information regarding the evolution of automotive brake system technologies as well as proven steps for identifying and correcting common brake performance issues.
The Problem With Color: How Did I Choose To Mix This?
Adapted from Carl Wilson’s article in BodyShop Business. When mixing paint, having a purpose to achieve the results you’re after will lead to better color match. In the April issue, we discussed fundamentals, pre-existing paint problems and painter responsibility. (Click HERE for the article.) Briefly, let’s under-score painter responsibility: • Turn the mixing bank
