Brake Fluid Testing, Bleeding And Flushing
uits. Always refer to a service manual for the exact procedure, otherwise you may end up with air in a line and a soft brake pedal. If you’re using a pressure bleeder, the recommended approach is to start at the master cylinder and work your way out to the farthest brake. If the master cylinder
Up to Snuff: Brake Service Tools & Equipment
s even more affordable if you don’t do much engine work. For more advanced ABS diagnostics, a digital oscilloscope (DSO) or graphing multimeter is a useful tool to own for observing wheel speed sensor outputs as a waveform. Learning how to use a scope properly takes some time, but once you understand it, it can
YH America Expands Automotive Hose Business
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced its U.S. affiliate, YH America, Inc. will significantly enhance its power steering (PS) hose business in the U.S. “In the changing U.S. automotive market environment, no company can survive the PS hose market without high product quality and cost competitiveness,” the company said. YH America increased its production capacity
Mighty Sets Consumer Rebate Promotion
Mighty Auto Parts has launched a spring consumer promotion to help shops grow sales and earn return business.
CCC Says 80% of Cars Need Service
Eighty percent of vehicles on the road today need service or parts, according to a new report by the Car Care Council.
Spare Grief With Good Belts and Hoses
Alwayscheck a vehicle’s belts and hoses when it is in your service bay. Atthis very moment, the Car Care Council says that nearly 30% of thevehicles passing your front door need a belt or hose replacement. Thisis critical business given the fact that a belt can cause an overheatedengine, loss of power steering and loss
MAP to Introduce New Publications During AAIW
(AftermarketNews.com) Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) will unveil three new publications during the upcoming AAPEX and CARS shows in Las Vegas.
Tire Fill Material; Belts & Hoses
Tire Fill Material is Going GreenDecades ago, we began using tire fill in steel mill yards, landfills and other high puncture conditions. In other words, this isn’t new, but the technology going into tire fill materials is capturing the attention of environmentalists. According to one tire fill material maker, the environmental impact of its filled
MRF Likely OE Partner for World’s Cheapest Car
The Ninth Auto Expo in New Delhi was selected as the venue for the January 10 launch of the world’s cheapest car, India’s Tata Nano.
New Replacement Specs for Mercon ATF
(Akron/Tire Review) Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) has announced Mercon V as the replacement for Mercon automatic transmission fluid.