Nissan TPMS Diagnostics And Service
Nissan TPMS systems began appearing in 2003 as a standard feature or option on most models. And, for the past decade, the behavior of all Nissan TPMS systems has been very consistent on all models.
Sensing Brake Pad Wear
Brake pad wear sensors have been around for more than 40 years, but in the past decade, their technology has advanced.
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: Brake Pad Wear Specification
Andrew Markel explains how minimum wear and discard specifications of the brake pads and rotor (disc) are related to the caliper and piston.
Tech Minute: Heat Treated Wheel Bearing Parts
Andrew Markel discusses wheel bearing production and how heat treating makes its surfaces stronger.
Tech Minute: 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.
What is 0W16 Oil and How is It Different than 0W20?
You may have noticed that some Toyota and Honda four-cylinder vehicles require SAE viscosity 0W16 oil. But how does this oil affect engine performance compared to others?
Tech Minute: False Wheel Speed Reading Caused by Metal Debris
Andrew Markel discusses active wheel speed sensors, and how metal debris sticking to the reluctor ring can cause a code or false activation.
Tech Minute: What Brake Pad Wear Can Tell You About the Hardware
Andrew Markel discusses how you can tell the condition of the brake system and hardware by looking at the wear patterns on the pads (sponsored by Carlson).
Understanding Today’s Performance Brake Components
There is demand for performance brake upgrades or at least brake components that have a high-performance appearance.
Servicing GM Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
GM TPMS on Buick, Pontiac, Chevrolet, GMC Cadillac and Hummer models are some of the easiest to service if you have the right tools and knowledge.
Test, Bleed, Flush: Protect Your Customers’ Brake System
Replacing brake fluid or “flushing” it can extend the life of hydraulic brake components, but when should brake fluid be replaced? We dive into industry recommendations and best practices.
