If your Dodge pickup has a gasoline engine, you have a non-serviceable fuel filter. If problems arise with the pump the filter should be changed at that time.
Jerry Ives
Assistant Professor, Parts Technology
Alfred State College, Wellsville Campus
www.alfredstate.edu
Changing the engine oil and filter is right in the sweet spot for your DIY customers.
Oil changes continue to be one of the most common DIY repairs performed on vehicles today. According to a recent Counterman P.A.R.T.S. report, changing the engine oil was the second-most popular DIY auto care job, behind only changing the wiper blades.
Changing the oil and filter is right in the sweet spot for do-it-yourself (DIY) vehicle owners: It’s a regular maintenance task that’s critical to the overall health and longevity of the engine, and it’s easy to perform. It’s the sort of basic maintenance that can be performed by someone who might not get their hands dirty otherwise. Chances are you’ve had a DIYer in your store asking how to get started. Let’s talk about some of the tips you can share with your DIY customers to help them change their own oil – and do it right.
GM’s transition to the GMT1 platform has been a bit of a bumpy ride for parts pros.
Wheel bearings can’t do their job without a strong mounting point, and that’s the knuckle.
Beaulieu is vice president professional marketing for Advance Auto Parts, Carquest and Worldpac.
It’s interesting to see how the planets have aligned over the years.
The set is designed for reliability in extreme-duty applications.
The conference takes place Feb. 27 through March 2 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orange County, Florida.
The end yokes are designed to help minimize noise and vibration and keep drivelines running smoothly.
The new part numbers cover more than 10 million vehicles in operation.
