Real World: Steering Systems That Are Coming Down the Road
With all the activity in the industry that challenges the assumptions of current vehicle systems, what is the future for steering systems?
The Top Automotive Aftermarket News Stories of 2008
For the fifth year in a row, the editorial staff of aftermarketNews has selected what it determined to be the most significant events to impact the automotive aftermarket in the past year.
Uncovering Hyundai Repairs With Undercar Inspections
The brake and suspension systems on Hyundai’s popular line of cars and SUVs are both undercar systems where problems can be detected during routine maintenance.
Service Advisor: No Escaping Hybrid Service
The hybrid Escape and Mariner vehicles are full hybrid vehicles, meaning that, at times, the vehicle will run 100% on electric power only. In fact, it is capable of traveling up to 25 mph (40 kph) without ever starting the engine.
ABS Bleeding Procedures for Common GM Vehicles
As a rule, the brake circuits on most vehicles with anti-lock brakes can be bled in the usual manner — provided no air has gotten into the ABS modulator assembly
What’s In Store for 2008?
Counterman magazines examines store groups that made notable acquisitions or changes over the past 12 months.
AAA Educates Drivers on Maintaining Pressures
AAA Warns Motorists New Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Should Not Replace Monthly Tire Pressure Checks
Crossword Puzzle for February 2007
Across 1. Unibody-chassis component 5. Spindle synonym, ____ axle 9. See “____ of Dixie” plates in Alabama 10. Post-1977 tire-sizing system (1,6) 11. Steering-linkage component (3,3) 12. Lube again, in a way 14. Word following head or tail 16. Auto-electric switches, some times 19. Items carrying M+S designation 21. They fasten leaf springs to axle
Waiting until TPMS Warning Light Comes on Can Be Dangerous
TPMS should not replace monthly tire pressure checks
Strut Your Knowledge of Ball Joints
Adapted from Gene Markel’s article in Brake & Front End