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Crossword Puzzle: August 2012

Across 1. Flexible cooling-system components 4. Item between lifter and rocker arm 8. Carburetor venturis, in other words 9. Dash option since 1930s 10. Alternator output, briefly 11. Battery terminal 13. Ratchet adjunct 15. Problem provoking recall 18. Fastener with removable mandrel (3,5) 19. Ball- or roller-bearing component 22. Shift quadrant’s D 23. GM-owned auto-parts

Report Card: Making Tracks — Kia’s Track’ster Concept

A 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine pumps 250 horsepower to the pavement, a 66% increase over that of the production Kia Soul. Power is routed to all four wheels via an electronically controlled four-wheel-drive system.

Crossword Puzzle: May 2012

Across 1. Auto seats, sometimes 5. Grip-enhancing tire-tread slits 8. Circular-rubber sealing device (1,4) 9. Caliper component, ____ valve 10. Component incorporating bendix drive 11. Conical traffic diverter 12. Perfect condition, slangily 14. Groovy tire surfaces 17. Topless-touring Mazda 19. Recycled tire 22. Valve-seat deterioration 23. Crankshaft bearing type 24. Adjusts the engine 25. Automotive

Service Advisor: Airing Out TPMS Concerns: Q & A Forum

The following are some questions and answers that address today’s Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS).

Service Advisor: Mastering Paint Preparation for Maximum Profit

Paint preparation involves much more than simply matching the paint and assembling the gun. By the time the car goes into the spray booth, significant labor has already been dedicated to fixing the defect for a blemish-free surface.

Undercover: Handling Honda Brake Systems

What we’ll look at in this article is not so much how to replace worn-out pads, but rather things to be on the lookout for that will ensure a quality job and eliminate comebacks.

Report Card: Lexus Interprets the Language of Design

The Lexus LF-LC Concept emphasizes a driver-focused vehicle.

Undercover: Putting the Issue of Brake Noise to Bed

The key to stopping brake noise is to do the brake job right the first time.

Service Advisor: Tips on Solving Alternator Failure Issues

Catastrophic failures are usually due to an alternator malfunction, but can also be caused by a faulty drive belt or blown fuse.

Under the Hood: Tearing Into VW’s 4-Cylinder, 5-Valve Engines

The demand for more horsepower led VW/Audi to look for ways to add performance without a complete redesign of the basic engine.

Component Connection: Emission Control — O2 Sensor Diagnostics

In recent years, the design of O2 sensors has changed. The ceramic thimble-shaped element in zirconia-type O2 sensors has been replaced by a flat strip ceramic “planar-”style sensor element.