VIDEO: Motor Mounts And EVAP Codes
Andrew Markel shows how an EVAP code and a catalyst efficiency code are both related to weak motor mounts.
VIDEO: Key Fob TPMS Relearn Does Not Initiate
If you use a customer’s key fob to initiate a TPMS relearn and the relearn doesn’t start, you can use a dedicated TPMS tool to determine whether the issue is with the fob or the vehicle.
VIDEO: Diagnosing Undercar Noises During A Test Drive
Andrew Markel shows three tips to use during a test drive to diagnose noises relating to the wheel bearings, drivetrain and other components.
VIDEO: TPMS Deactivation On Custom Rims
Andrew Markel shows how some shops have tampered with TPMS sensors when installing custom rims, and the dangers that it can cause.
VIDEO: Brake Pad Research And Development
Andrew Markel explains how brake pads undergo quality control and research before they are distributed, and how that adds value to a brake pad job.
VIDEO: Saddle-Style Fuel Tanks And Transfer Pumps
Andrew Markel explains the inner workings of saddle-style fuel tanks and how the transfer pump keeps the primary pump ready to deliver fuel to the system.
VIDEO: Air Filter Capacity And Efficiency
Andrew Markel addresses a reader comment about air filter efficiency and the balance between efficiency and capacity.
VIDEO: Measuring Flange Runout: Two Lug Nuts, Or Five?
Andrew Markel explains best practices for new brake rotor installation by checking flange runout with a certain amount of lug nuts attached and torqued.
VIDEO: When A Power Steering Pump Explodes
If a power steering pump self-destructs, every particle needs to be retrieved from the system to prevent further damage to other components.
VIDEO: Stop-Start System Service Opportunities
Andrew Markel discusses service opportunities for vehicle stop-start systems and how several modules are involved in the activation of the feature.
