VIDEO: Torque Specifications On Cartridge Oil Filter Caps
Some oil filter housings have torque specifications, but cartridge oil filter caps are made of different materials for different engines. It is very important that you look up the specific filter needed for the car you’re repairing, Andrew Markel explains why.
VIDEO: Brake Noise? More Like ‘Noise When Braking’
Andrew Markel discusses customer complaints about noise when applying the brakes, and how that noise may not necessarily point to a problem with the brake system.
VIDEO: Use Software To Help Your Shop Operate More Efficiently
Doug Kaufman talks about convenient features included in shop software to give your customers the best possible repair experience and help your technicians complete the job faster, including texting and photo note taking.
VIDEO: Corrosion Resistant Coating On Brake Rotors
Andrew Markel discusses brake rotors and the importance of the corrosion resistant coating present on some products.
VIDEO: How Brake Pad Wear Sensors Work And Why You Need To Replace Them
When replacing brake pads it is essential that you also replace the wear sensors too. Typically, the part that fails is the connector itself. Andrew Markel explains how this works and why it is so important to remember on your next brake job.
VIDEO: Checking Transmission Clutch Health
Andrew Markel discusses several ways to diagnose a clutch’s healthy operation to maximize the life of the transmission.
VIDEO: Comparing The Condition Of Opposing Wheel Bearings
Andrew Markel discusses diagnosing wheel bearings, and how the condition of one bearing may give a hint of the condition of the bearing on the opposite side.
VIDEO: Lab Tests Show Brake Hardware Effectiveness On Pad Wear
Andrew Markel discusses a lab test with three vehicles on the effectiveness of brand new brake hardware on preventing premature brake pad wear.
VIDEO: Diagnosing The A/C Compressor Clutch
Andrew Markel discusses the clutch on the A/C compressor, and the signs to look for in your diagnostic to confirm its operation.
VIDEO: Water Pump Weep Hole Drains Are Moving
Andrew Markel covers how the drain for some water pump weep holes is moving to the block or front cover on some engines. The new location can make it difficult to diagnose a leaking water pump shaft seal or worn bearing. Many of these water pumps are turned by the timing chain or belt and can be buried deep under the front cover of the engine. Some of these leaks may look like a cracked block or leaking freeze plug.
VIDEO: Bearings On Timing Belt Components
Andrew Markel explores timing belt components and how the health of the bearings inside of these components is important to proper timing operation.
VIDEO: How Can A Timing Belt Lose Teeth?
Andrew Markel discusses the conditions under which a timing belt could lose some of its teeth, including incorrect tension.
