VIDEO: Installing Spring-Type Hose Clamps
Andrew Markel discusses the installation and longevity of spring-type hose clamps, and how they keep a hose connection sealed up to 200,000 miles.
VIDEO: Gasket And Fluid Compatibility
Andrew Markel discusses how gasket life can be maximized by using fluids that are compatible with it without early degradation.
VIDEO: Choosing The Right Battery
Andrew Markel discusses battery selection, and which aspects to consider to choose the right one for the vehicle.
VIDEO: Ball Joint Stud Specifications
Andrew Markel discusses the evolution of ball joints, and how their attachment to aluminum components has called for more stringent torque specifications.
VIDEO: Moisture Inside The Intercooler: Normal Or Abnormal?
Andrew Markel discusses how moisture can accumulate inside of the intercooler as the turbocharger operates, including normal and abnormal conditions.
VIDEO: Engine Efficiency Brings More Hoses
Andrew Markel discusses hoses and the necessity for several of them to route fluids to all parts of the vehicle due to the growing efficiency of engines.
VIDEO: Brake Caliper Seals And Lubricants
Andrew Markel takes a look inside a brake caliper including how its seals and lubricants keep the unit braking safely.
VIDEO: The Role Of Dispersants In Engine Oil
Andrew Markel discusses the formation of carbon during the combustion process, and how the proper engine oil can prevent sludging in the engine.
VIDEO: The Science Of Stretch Belts
Andrew Markel talks stretch belts, and how they manage to keep working without a tensioner.
VIDEO: What Is A Squealer?
Andrew Markel discusses brake pads and the ubiquitous “squealer,” and how it helps customers with maintenance intervals.
