VIDEO: Diagnosing The A/C Compressor Clutch
Andrew Markel discusses the clutch on the A/C compressor, and the signs to look for in your diagnostic to confirm its operation.
VIDEO: R1234yf A/C Update
Andrew Markel answers questions about the new refrigerant, R1234yf.
How Diesel Crankshafts And Rods Are Different From Their Gasoline Counterparts
There are even two sides of the mid-size diesel spectrum: on one side there is street performance and on the other there are all-out diesel race parts.
Cleaning Disc Pad And Brake Shoe Break-In (Burnish) Procedure
An effective burnish cycle to seat the friction materials into the opposing rotor and drum surfaces requires approximately 200 stops. The 200 stops are consistent with the burnish procedure outlined in the FMVSS 105 and FMVSS 135.
The Latest McLaren Is Pure Electric And Under $500
The diminutive McLaren P1 differs from its larger brother in two important areas. Firstly, it has a central driving position, just like the iconic McLaren F1. Then secondly, the young will be able to experience what adults never could: an open-top McLaren P1.
2016 SkillsUSA Championships Winners Announced
The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships were announced at the awards ceremony of the National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held June 23-24, 2016, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. Over 6,000 career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 100 different trade, technical
Valves & Seats: There’s More Than Meets The Eye
The valves and seats in an internal combustion engine play a central role in engine breathing, compression, performance and longevity. It doesn’t matter if an engine has two, three, four or even five valves per cylinder or if the engine is gas or diesel because the valves all do the same thing: they open and close to allow air into the cylinders and exhaust to exit the cylinders.
Aluminum In The Paint Shop – What You Need To Know
There has been a lot of buzz since the 2015 Ford F-150 – largely comprised of aluminum – was released. And rightly so!
What To Do With Used Hybrid Batteries
The nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery is the best and most common hybrid battery so far, and the sheer volume of them is staggering. NiHM batteries have been in use for well over 15 years, and out of the more than 7 million hybrid cars on the road worldwide, 90% have NiMH battery packs.
SAE J2534: More than Just Reflashing
How many lines of code are in a modern vehicle? Watch as Bob Pattengale discusses how OEM code warriors are working day and night to improve vehicle firmware.
