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Tech Tip: BMW TPMS Systems

BMW has offered Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) on most of its vehicles since 2002. Some 2002 and 2003 models have an indirect system called Flat Tire Monitor (FTM) that compares the inputs of the wheel speed sensors to detect a flat tire. These early indirect and direct systems were implemented not to meet the

First & 10: Cleveland Browns Player Gary Barnidge Shares His Top 10 Automotive-Related Movies

NFL player Gary Barnidge, who plays tight end for the Cleveland Browns, has been a fan of movies and automobiles since a young age. While not playing football, Barnidge has a non-profit organization named American Football Without Barriers (AFWB). The organization travels to other countries and puts on free football camps for kids. While there,

Do’s & Don’ts of Carrier Gaskets

Don’t: Add sealants to carrier gaskets. Most carrier gaskets are designed to be installed dry. They do not need extra help to create a seal. Silicone can get in the ridges and change the bead. Do: Replace a plastic intake manifold if there are any signs of cracking or distortion. An intake manifold is cheaper

The Inner Workings of Variable Valve Timing Technology

Variable valve timing (VVT) is a way to advance/retard valve timing, and change duration, overlap and even lift in some applications while the engine is running. VVT is computer-controlled and typically uses oil pressure to change the position of a phaser mechanism on the end of the camshaft to advance or retard cam timing. VVT

Under Cover: Measure Three Times, Shim and Cut Once

Stop pulsation comebacks before they start.

Real World: Weighing In on Balancing Work

Whether you’re building a stock engine, a high-revving performance engine or a slow-turning diesel engine, you can’t overlook the importance of balance. Every time the pistons in a reciprocating internal combustion engine change direction, they generate a force. That force is created by the reciprocating and rotating mass of the piston and rod assembly. If

Tracking Down the Coyote: Capturing Ford RestoMod Engine Work

One thing that is becoming popular is known as a ­“restomod.” This is the art of combining the old with the new. Even though newer body styles are not sought after to restore, the technology is what’s important. When restoring a nostalgic car, things like fuel injection, bigger brakes, independent front suspension, air conditioning and air ride tend to be hot topics. Engines of today outperform their predecessors along with five- and six-speed automatic and manual transmissions. So why not mix the two and have the style of yesterday with the technology of today?

February 2015 Crossword Puzzle Solution

ACROSS 1. Wiper accompaniments 5. Low gear synonym 8. Sandbox truck brand 9. Undercar trolley 10. It’s right on the roadmap 11. Hypoid lubricants (4, 4) 13. Helical fastener formation 15. Intermittent ignition failures 18. Car-repair pro 19. Major auto-parts retailer 22. Thread-locking liquid brand 23. Leaf spring-axle connector (1, 4) 24. Body-shop ____ booth

February 2015 Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS 1. Wiper accompaniments 5. Low gear synonym 8. Sandbox truck brand 9. Undercar trolley 10. It’s right on the roadmap 11. Hypoid lubricants (4, 4) 13. Helical fastener formation 15. Intermittent ignition failures 18. Car-repair pro 19. Major auto-parts retailer 22. Thread-locking liquid brand 23. Leaf spring-axle connector (1, 4) 24. Body-shop ____ booth