The Top Automotive Aftermarket News Stories of 2008
For the fifth year in a row, the editorial staff of aftermarketNews has selected what it determined to be the most significant events to impact the automotive aftermarket in the past year.
Undercover: Putting the STOP to Pedal Pulsation
If a customer complains of pedal pulsation or steering wheel shimmy when the brakes are applied, the most common assumption is that heat, wear, corrosion or mechanical stress is causing a variation in braking torque to occur that’s directly proportionate to wheel speed.
Uncovering Hyundai Repairs With Undercar Inspections
The brake and suspension systems on Hyundai’s popular line of cars and SUVs are both undercar systems where problems can be detected during routine maintenance.
Becoming Attuned to Engine Sounds
When correctly interpreted, engine noise can be a very valuable diagnostic tool.
Undercover: EXTRA CREDIT- A Lesson in Brake Fluid
The reason it’s so important to change the fluid each time is because you can’t judge the condition of the brake fluid by its appearance alone.
Engine Series: Restoring a Vehicle to Like-New Performance
Power to the People: An independent repair shop has a handful of engine replacement options available: a used engine, a quality rebuilt, a remanufactured or new OE engine.
Crossword Puzzle: April 2008
Across 1. Clutch-assembly component (8,5) 8. Volatile substance in quick-start fluid 9. Engine-friction reducer 10. Central element in planetary gearset (3,4) 11. The T in dragstrip E.T. 13. Engine design 15. Gasoline-rating term 18. Irksome tire trouble 20. Roller-bearing adjective
15 Ride Control Tips
Tips That Will Help You Sell a Ride Control Job – and Do it Right
Crossword Puzzle: February 2008
Across 1. Disc-brake components 5. Oil-burning engine’s exhaust color 9. Glossy, polished cylinder-wall surface 10. Radiator liquid 11. Hand tool with square, beveled edge 12. Front-wheel-alignment adjustment (3-2) 14. Divided-highway access path 16. Engine manifold adjective 19. Transmission shaft adjective 21. Partners of 1-Across items 24. Service-bay assignments 25. Vital Snowbelt vehicles 26. Workbench-mounted
Undercover: Brakes 101
Topics To Cover –
Inspection checklist, Servicing, Rotors and Drums, Linings and Brake Fluid