Andrew Markel discusses the installation and longevity of spring-type hose clamps, and how they keep a hose connection sealed up to 200,000 miles. Sponsored by Dayco.
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If an EV with a full battery won’t start, here’s how you can get it up and running.
Here’s a real-world scenario: A customer brings their EV into your shop for service, and it’s been there for quite a while because the parts are on backorder. After a few weeks, you get in the vehicle to move it out of your way, and the ignition won’t turn on. It’s acting like the battery is dead, so what do you do now?
Understanding why plugs get dirty.
Load management for steering systems.
It’s important to remember not to miss a worn joint. If a ball joint fails, the driver loses control of the vehicle.
Serpentine belts and automatic tensioners more than tripled belt life.
Diagnosing electric power steering systems requires an understanding of voltage, current and loads.
New cooling systems anticipate and influence changes in coolant temperature.Â
In order to make the right selection, you must do your homework while still remaining skeptical.
The most common problems that occur in the master cylinder are wear in the piston bore and piston seal failure.
