Andrew Markel shows how a few common systems on late-model vehicles can be relearned or recalibrated. Sponsored by ProDemand from Mitchell1.
Video courtesy Underhood Service.
Serpentine belts and automatic tensioners more than tripled belt life.
Before the serpentine belt took over, the v-belt was king. The v-belt would warn drivers that it needed service – perhaps through a sharp squeak when the air conditioning clutch engaged or a scream when they tried a sharp parking lot maneuver. If they ignored the symptoms for too long, the belt would come off the pulleys or develop a glaze that made the belt slip even more.
The first thing you need to realize is that no seal is perfect.
The characteristics that make the parallel-flow condenser so efficient are among its major drawbacks as well.
Here are six tips to use when diagnosing a vehicle with a dead battery.Â
Knowing if and why there’s runout will help you reinstall a smooth braking system.
CV joint shafts are typically being replaced at anywhere from 70,000 to 130,000 miles.
Working on R-1234yf systems is not that different from the R-134a variety.
To see inductance inside the primary windings, use an amp probe placed around the positive wire for the ignition coil.
Troubleshooting the problem comes down to knowing the failure, vehicle or fixtures.
