VIDEO: Electrical Shorts Caused By Cleaning Vehicle Interior?
Andrew Markel explains how the interior maintenance of a vehicle can affect operation of electrical components, including not using too much of a cleaning product and replacing a component after a spill.
2004 Toyota 4Runner Suspension Maintenance Opportunities
This case study involving a chassis repair on a 2004 Toyota 4Runner underscores the value of customer education and using quality parts during the repair process. It was a unique situation we ran across where we advised the owner that one of the rear shocks on his vehicle was leaking, and we recommended replacement of both units.
Kia Preventive Maintenance
Kia continues to offer a reliable, affordable vehicle lineup that provides techs and shop owners with plenty of opportunities for maintenance and repair. In the spirit of servicing vehicles that continue to rack up miles through customer satisfaction with the brand, we’re going to focus on some common problems and maintenance items. It’s important to
Cooling System Preventive Maintenance Service
Given the current range of extended maintenance intervals, it’s safe to say that your shop might see Grandma’s 2011 Volkswagen Jetta only when its oil life monitor indicates the need for an oil change.
Medina High School Students Line Up For Free Vehicle Safety Checks
Students from the Medina County Career Center’s automotive technologies program helped inspect the vehicles.
Sprinter Van Brake Maintenance
The brakes on a Sprinter are very conventional, but require special attention for the ABS and pad sensors.
VIDEO: Winter Fluid Maintenance
Adam Redling goes over a checklist for fluids on your customers’ vehicles, including oil, coolant, brake fluid and windshield washer fluid.
Hyundai, Department Of Energy Preparing U.S. Roadways For Fuel Cell Vehicles
The program involves Hyundai providing a number of Tucson Fuel Cell CUVs for daily use by the DOE using existing hydrogen infrastructure. This phase of the program will make significant use of a newly opened hydrogen refueling station in the Washington, D.C., region.
A/C Oil Service – Avoid Compressor Failure With Proper Maintenance
HVAC systems often fail because the air conditioning compressor fails. Not following the proper service procedures or compressor oil recommendations could be factors that contribute to premature compressor failure.
TPMS Maintenance Minute: Best-Practice Rules To Follow
Every time a stem-mounted TPMS sensor is removed from a rim or is disturbed, it must be serviced – no ifs, ands or buts. This goes for sensors that are six months old to six years old. Do not reuse seals or stems. You are not doing the customer a favor by reusing old parts.
