ASE Test Prep: Automatic Transmission
There will be two questions on the ASE P2 test that deal with automatic transmissions, parts and products.
ASE Test Prep: Cooling Systems
There will be two questions on the ASE P2 test that deal with the cooling system, parts and products.
Mechanic Connection: Sourcing Engine Parts
Because of the time and expense involved, many factors go into sourcing engine parts. It’s a typical scenario: a late ’90s front-wheel drive van suffers a blown cylinder head gasket and the owner drives the vehicle until the engine quits. Upon initial inspection, the engine will crank, start and run, but produces a one-half crankshaft-speed
We Are Counterpros, Not Numbers!
Read this month’s letters to the editor.
Cooling System Colors
There is a true rainbow of coolant colors in the aftermarket. Which one is right for your customers?
Universal Coolants: The Ultimate Answer?
For nearly a decade, vehicle manufacturers have been introducing and using a variety of extended life coolants. The only thing these coolants have in common is they all seem to differ in formulation and color. There are orange coolants, green coolants, blue coolants, red coolants, yellow coolants, even pink ones. The proliferation of different coolant
Are Your Cooling System Sales Hot or Cold?
Understanding the system and all its products will help your customers keep their cooling systems running cool as a cucumber.
To Make the Sale, You Have to Know the Products
Each April, Counterman presents the annual Technical Sales Seminars. This year’s seminar series provides the technical details on 22 essential product categories.
Cooling Off
It’s summer and that means two things – hot weather and increased sales of cooling parts.
Antilock Brake System
Antilock brake systems have been around since the mid-1980s and are now offered as standard equipment or as an option on most vehicle makes and models.