When replacing a wheel bearing on a late model vehicle, you’ll likely be dealing with a wheel speed sensor.
Tire Review’s Maddie Winer reviews how a passive wheel speed sensor works, from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox Media.
Focus on tool positioning, try not to block the signal, avoid RF clashing and double-check the make, model, year and frequency.
Can the response time of a TPMS sensor tell you anything about its battery level?Yes.
Ha! April fools, we got you… the actual answer is no. Whether a sensor responds rapidly or slowly to the activation tool, it basically consumes the same amount of battery power. As a result, the response time does not correlate with the remaining battery life of the sensor. Let’s talk more about TPMS sensor signal transmissions and how to avoid limitations.
AI has been around in the aftermarket for over 20 years, making life easier for techs and shop owners without ever threatening their jobs.
How to avoid and overcome roadblocks that may come up during the removal or installation of spark plugs.
Managers play a pivotal role in shaping company culture and setting the tone for the organization.
Shops that are run with an intentional focus on core business fundamentals tend to be the most successful in the long run.
Continental Tire executives talk about the status of the PLT tire market, the company’s strategic balance between OE and replacement tire offerings, and more.
Company leadership also detailed updates to marketing/incentive programs.
The company hopes to uncover new improvements and technologies to innovate the retread process.
John Cox, head of retread truck tires Americas, discusses retread market trends in 2024 and the importance of tire dealers advising their fleet customers on the benefits of retreading.
