It’s Electric! Automotive Aftermarket Electric-Assisted Power Steering
There will be many significant benefits of EAPS for manufacturers, repair shops and vehicle owners, but for those of us behind the counter, one of the best benefits is related to core handling. That fully electric rack and pinion core you just took back contains no fluid to leak all over our floors, counters and uniforms!
Automotive Timing Kits: It’s All About Time
I have an installer customer who stocks timing kits. Let that sink in for a moment. Not just oil filters, light bulbs and wiper blades. Timing kits.
Cool Under Pressure: Choosing The Correct Coolant For The Job
If you stock a “universal” coolant, refer to the packaging or spec sheet to ensure compatibility with the coolant being replaced.
Today’s Fuel System Is Responsible For Evaporative Emissions Control Functions
Most of today’s fuel systems are returnless, with internal fuel pressure regulators, adding another element to the in-tank module. The module is now responsible for pumping, filtering and regulating the flow of fuel, as well as passing vapor along to the EVAP system.
How Swede It Is: Numbers, Names You’ll See When Cataloging Saab And Volvo Car Parts
Both Saab and Volvo are known for their reliability and longevity, but we still receive our fair share of calls for these cars.
The Da-VINci Code
Making heads or tails of the all-too-important 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number. The modern 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) became mandatory for new vehicles sold in the U.S. beginning with the 1981 model year. The VIN is broken down into six components, and each part holds a key to decoding the identity of an individual
