2004-2013 Mazda3 Brake Job
A key service issue for 2004-2013 Mazda3s concerns the hydraulics and ABS system. Here’s what to look for.
Active Ride Control: Diagnostics And Replacement Options
So, what makes a shock or strut “active?”
What’s New With Functional Fluids?
Late-model vehicle technology is changing. Wider tires, active safety systems and AWD technology are not only influencing how vehicles perform, but also the service and maintenance requirements of their functional fluids.
How Noise, Vibration & Harshness Diagnostics Is Changing
The topic of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) diagnostics came home to me 20 years ago when I began dabbling in collector car repairs. Customers soon began complaining about wind noise and chassis vibrations in ’60s-era cars. Back then, these complaints weren’t repairable because good NVH abatement technology had yet to be developed. Today, that is not the case.
What’s Coming Next With Differentials And Transfer Cases?
With a lot of AWD cars and SUVs coming off powertrain warranties, you are going to see more differential and transfer case maintenance and repairs at the shop.
McLaren Announces The Senna, Its Road-Legal Track Car
The McLaren Senna has been designed, engineered and developed with single-minded purpose: to be the ultimate McLaren track-concentrated car for the road.
2009-2016 Dodge Ram Brake Job Specifications
The fourth generation Dodge Ram is probably one of the most trouble-free brake systems you’ll see. There are light- and heavy-duty brake packages. The light-duty package for the 1500 uses floating dual piston calipers in the front and single piston floating calipers in the rear.
Ford Introduces Limited-Edition Focus RS
Passion from the enthusiast community led Ford to introduce an exclusive new version of its Focus RS for North America.
Renault Trezor: An Electric GT Showcases Future Design Cues And Technologies
Trezor, a two-seater electric coupé, features striking red glazing and innovative carbon bodywork with contrasting surface finishes.
Undercover: Lessons In Off-Road Suspension Systems
There’s a lot more to building a rugged off-road vehicle than just raising the suspension height and installing big tires and wheels.
