Cabin Air Filters: Have You Sold Any Lately?
Aftermarket filter manufacturers have tried to educate the motoring public about these filters and the need to maintain them. Yet most motorists remain blissfully ignorant about cabin air filters.
Why Copper Is Disappearing From Brake Pads
Copper is a durable metal that can dissipate heat quickly. But copper has a dark side, too.
An Automotive Scan Tool In Every Toolbox
A scan tool is a “must have” tool for troubleshooting and repairing performance and emissions-related faults on any vehicle equipped with an engine computer.
What Kills Automotive Batteries?
No battery should be replaced unless it has been tested to verify if it is GOOD or BAD.
Automobile FWD Halfshafts: A Big Replacement Market
Once a boot starts to leak, it won’t be long before the joint fails and the shaft needs to be replaced.
Antifreeze: The Forgotten Automotive Fluid
Coolant has become a “forgotten fluid” thanks to long life additives that allow antifreeze to last upward of 5 years or 150,000 miles. To many people, that seems like forever – but it isn’t.
What You Need To Know About Automotive Brake Rotors
Most rotors are one-piece castings made of gray cast iron. But many late-model vehicles have “composite” brake rotors with a cast iron disc mated to a stamped steel center hat section.
What’s The Best Way To Break In New Brake Pads?
Avoid heavy braking or panic stops for the first couple hundred miles.
How Do Shocks And Struts Affect Ride Control?
The primary function of shocks and struts is to dampen the motions of the suspension as the suspension reacts to bumps and dips in the road, writes Larry Carley.
How Can You Tell If An Alternator Is Good Or Bad?
Charging problems can have many different causes, with the alternator being only one of many possibilities. Yet because the alternator is the heart of the charging system, many people jump to the mistaken conclusion that the alternator must be bad if any of these conditions exist – and end up replacing the alternator unnecessarily.
Are There Additives I Should Recommend For Preventive Maintenance?
Aftermarket fuel additives that are specially formulated to (1) prevent deposit formation, (2) remove accumulated deposits or (3) do both functions can help improve fuel economy, performance and emissions.
What Kind Of Wheel Bearings Are Used On Cars Today?
Most wheel bearings on late-model vehicles are part of a sealed hub assembly or cartridge.