Weight-Saving Suspension Service: Dealing With Aluminum & Advanced Fasteners
For every 10% reduction in vehicle weight, there is a 5 to 7% fuel savings.
Specialty Wheel Alignments And Parts
While the alignment is perfect when it rolls out of the factory, what happens when it starts to age and the body and cradle start to settle?
Hyundai/Kia Theta Engine Maintenance Essentials
The Hyundai Theta engine appeared in 2006 Sonata models and is going strong to this day in naturally aspirated and turbocharged forms in various Hyundai and Kia applications.
10 Things To Know About Wheel Bearings
Wheel bearings keep the world rolling by reducing friction and allowing the wheels and axles to spin while a vehicle is in motion.
Fiat Wheel Bearing Failure Analysis
It can be difficult to diagnose why a bearing has failed. By the time the vehicle is brought to the shop, the initial damage has been concealed by a complete failure of the bearing.
Alignment Specs: 2006-2016 Chrysler LX/LD
When something works, you don’t change it. This is the case with the Chrysler LX/LD platform used for the Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300.
Top 10 Changes To Vehicles With Stop/Start Systems
In the shop, it is essential to understand what is different on stop/start vehicles and how it might change your diagnostic approach.
What DOT Really Means: The Do’s And Don’ts Of Inspection And Replacement
Brake hoses are the most government-regulated components on a vehicle. Anyone making brake assemblies must be registered with the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Tire Scrub Diagnostics: Where’s The Scrub?
Have an unusual tire wear complaint? It probably starts with the steering knuckle.
Bushing Inspection And Diagnostics
As the bushing ages, it acquires a “set” that is easily disturbed when a vehicle’s steering system is realigned. When this happens, the bushing begins to separate from its metal sleeve and becomes, in essence, a frictional wearing component.
