VIDEO: Serpentine Belts: What Are They Made Of?
Andrew Markel discusses the construction of a serpentine belt, and how each of its layers contributes to its structural integrity and longevity on an engine.
VIDEO: Loose Fuel Cap Warning? Check Out This Nissan TSB
Andrew Markel discusses the “Loose Fuel Cap” warning on most modern Nissan vehicles, and the procedures detailed in TSB NTB13-097e to help diagnose the issue.
VIDEO: Clicking From The CV Joint Or Axle? Check Out This TSB
Andrew Markel introduces a TSB from Nissan involving noise from the area of the CV joint, and discusses what could be causing the noise.
VIDEO: No-Start No-Crank On Vehicles With Transponder Keys
Doug Kaufman discusses no-start and no-crank issues on vehicles with transponder keys, and how these keys introduce different diagnostic processes and tools you can use to find the problem.
VIDEO: Diagnosing Window Regulators Without Removing The Door Panel
Andrew Markel discusses the methods and tools you can use to diagnose window regulators before you remove the door panel.
VIDEO: Dealing With Difficult-To-Remove Lug Nuts
If the lug nuts on a vehicle are difficult to remove due to swelling or corrosion, these tips from Andrew Markel will help make this step of your brake job easier.
VIDEO: Brake Hose Degradation Diagnostics
Andrew Markel discusses the signs of brake hose degradation by checking the outside and inside of the hoses.
VIDEO: Why Do Diesel Engines Need EGR?
Doug Kaufman discusses diesel engines and why even modern engines need an EGR system.
VIDEO: How Do Suspension Components Stay Together?
Andrew Markel covers how suspension component fasteners are secured using mechanical attachment methods like castellated nuts, nyloc nuts and torque-to-yield fasteners. He also discusses chemical solutions like thread locking compounds.
VIDEO: Why You Should Avoid Using A Wire Wheel On Replacement Calipers
Andrew Markel discusses replacing brake calipers, and why using a wire wheel before installation may shorten its service life.
VIDEO: The Dipstick Can Tell A Lot About A Vehicle
Andrew Markel tells how just looking at the dipstick can tell a lot about how a customer has maintained a vehicle.
VIDEO: Using Symptom-Based Lists To Add Value To Labor
Andrew Markel discusses a feature of some shop management software that allows you to quickly produce a task list based on a vehicle symptom.
