Car Head Gasket Replacement Tips
Gaskets are usually replaced on an “as needed” basis as when an engine is leaking coolant, oil, vacuum or compression. New gaskets also may be needed when doing repairs that involve engine disassembly such as removing an intake or exhaust manifold, valve cover, timing cover, oil pan or cylinder head.
TPMS Sensor Replacement
The service life of a TPMS sensor battery is roughly equal to that of the tread life of the original equipment tires.
Coolant Leak Fix
A coolant leak is bad news because any loss of coolant will eventually cause an engine to overheat.
Oxygen Sensors: The Key To Feedback Fuel Control
O2 sensors do have a limited service life, and tend to become sluggish with age. This can cause a noticeable drop in fuel economy but may not set a fault code.
Throttle Up Your Fuel-Related Parts And Products Sales
Let’s start with fuel additives. These are popular do-it-yourself products that can provide various benefits at minimal cost.
When Good Automobile Clutches Go Bad
The hardest-working component in any vehicle with a manual transmission is the clutch.
Automotive Belts, While Lasting Longer Than Ever, Still Wear Out Over Time
The typical replacement interval for serpentine belts and flat belts today is around 90,000 miles – which for many vehicles means only once every seven to nine years. That’s a lot of miles between belt changes.
Brake Friction: How Do You Know When To Change A Car’s Brake Pads?
Thin brake linings are potentially dangerous linings. The thinner the lining, the greater the risk of the friction material cracking and/or delaminating from its backing plate.
Motor Oils Keep Changing, Improving And Oil For Diesels Is No Exception
Motor oil viscosities have been getting thinner and thinner in recent years as automakers look for ways to boost fuel economy.
What Are Some Common Mistakes Made When Selling Gaskets?
Selling a replacement gasket to a customer may seem like a no-brainer. You look up the year, make, model and engine for the application, then the gasket and part number. Seems simple, right?
Seeing The Light With Automotive Aftermarket LED Lighting Upgrades
The arrival of High Energy Discharge (HID) headlamp systems on luxury cars a decade ago indicated a new direction in lighting.
Reman Brake Calipers Are A Replacement Option For High-Mileage Disc Brake Systems
Replacement options include new or remanufactured calipers, “loaded” calipers (complete with new pads and hardware), and “semi-loaded” calipers (no pads but hardware included).
