Tech Feature: Family Ties – Servicing Chrysler’s Versatile 3.3L and 3.8L Engines
First introduced as a family back in 1990, these engines have been upgraded and improved to provide good torque for the necessary applications, reasonable fuel economy and a reputation for durability and appropriate performance. Both have iron blocks and aluminum heads and since 2001 have been used nearly exclusively in Chrysler’s family of FWD vehicles,
Strutting Their Stuff
Quick and easy to install, complete strut assemblies have become a popular item with professional technicians.
A Fuel Pump Primer
A hard-working fuel pump moves thousands of gallons over its lifetime. When it doesn’t, there’s trouble.
Let There Be Light
An illuminating story on the evolution and latest developments in headlamp technology.
Brake Fluid Q&A
By Andrew Markel Editor, Brake & Front End 1. What are the fundamental differences between synthetic fluid and conventional DOT 3 and 4? Simple, it all comes down to the base stock. Both synthetic and conventional brake fluids start from the same “polyethylene glycol” stock. But to make synthetic brake fluid the manufacturer will “synthesize”
All-Wheel Drive And System Synergies
There are very few all-mechanical controls left on late-model vehicles. Almost all powertrain controls are electromechanical using a computer as the controller.
Larry W. McCurdy, Affinia Chairman, Passes Away at Age 75
McCurdy had held position since company’s inception in 2004.
Federated Celebrates 25 Years
The celebration began at Federated’s annual meeting held earlier this month, where a special 25th anniversary logo was unveiled.
Federated Celebrates 25 Years
Headquartered in Staunton, Va., Federated Auto Parts was founded in 1985 by the late Art Fisher and Rusty Bishop who currently serves as its CEO.
Federated Member AED Celebrates 51 Years
Federated member AED (Automotive Electric Distributors) celebrated its 51st anniversary by hosting its annual trade show March 5-6 at its Portland, Ore., main warehouse.