Automotive Archives - Page 177 of 179 - Tomorrows Technician
Undercover: Brakes 101

Topics To Cover –
Inspection checklist, Servicing, Rotors and Drums, Linings and Brake Fluid

Passing Inspection

Adapted from Gene Markel’s article in Brake & Front End

Filtering Out Future Problems

Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Counterman

Picking up Bad Vibes: Diagnosing a Shake, Rattle & Roll

Adapted from Larry Carley’s Article in Brake & Front End

The Great Brake Rotor Debate – Resurface or Replace?

Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Brake & Front End

Strut Your Knowledge of Ball Joints

Adapted from Gene Markel’s article in Brake & Front End

Service Advisor- How Motor Oil and Additives are Consumed During Oil Drain Interval

Maintaining oil drain intervals to those established by OEMs is always recommended because they know how each of their vehicles engines performs in the field. Always consult the owners manual for oil specification and drain interval. Premium quality motor oil will maintain its effectiveness over the life of the drain without a significant drop in

I Want You – to Understand Brake Performance

Adapted from Larry Carley’s and Gene Markel’s article in Brake & Front End

Geometry In Motion – Stabilizing Steering and Suspension

Adapted from Gene Markel’s article in Brake & Front End

Undercover – Understanding Heavy-Duty Undercarriages

Adapted from Carol Birkland’s article in Fleet Equipment

Service Advisor – What does SAE 10W-30 actually mean?

We all know to check the owners manual to find out which weight oil should be used in the engine of a vehicle, and also generally know to only use motor oils with American Petroleum Institute Certification, designated by the starburst displayed clearly on the container, in most vehicles. But what really is the difference