Technical: Amp It Up – Alternators And Starters
Alternators make amps, and starters use amps. As long as there is a happy balance between amps put into the battery and amps pulled out of the battery, the battery stays charged, the vehicle starts and life is good.
Technical Forum 2017: Wipers – Information Or Misinformation?
There’s a lot of misinformation on Internet automotive forums about wiper blades.
Technical Forum 2017: Air Filters – Efficiency Is A Factor To Consider
A high-quality air filter does a world of good for your engine. But even the best filters are not 100-percent efficient.
Technical Forum 2017: Coolant Sealer – A Quick Fix For Hot Engines
A hot engine can cause serious engine damage, so the smart thing to do is stop a coolant leak at the first sign of leakage.
Technical Forum 2017: Chassis Parts – Worn Parts Often Overlooked
Worn or damaged chassis parts are fairly easy to diagnose, but they are often overlooked when changing oil, rotating tires, replacing brake pads or performing other routine maintenance.
Technical Forum 2017: Tire Pressure Monitors
TPMS takes the guesswork out of checking tire pressure because the system checks the tires every time the vehicle is driven. And some systems even keep an eye on pressure when the vehicle is parked.
Technical Forum 2017: Clutches – Understanding The Whole System
Replacing parts piecemeal often leads to further clutch problems down the road, so most experts recommend replacing all three major clutch components at the same time.
Tool Talk: Show And Tell! Tool Training For Tired Techs
Technician training is a great way for your store or warehouse group to connect with your customer base as well as show off profitable tool and equipment lines.
Technical Forum 2017: Brake Friction
Aftermarket suppliers have seen the handwriting on the wall and have developed low-copper and no-copper friction formulations to stay one step ahead of the law.
ZF Aftermarket Announces 2017 Spanish Technical Training Webinar Series
Topics will include 6HP & 8HP transmissions, mechatronics and drive performance. The trainings are hosted by ZF technical trainer Francisco Moreno. The webinar series is for professionals and technicians in the automotive aftermarket.
