Car Care Events Reveal Increased Need For Maintenance
The unsatisfactory condition of vehicles reflects the current economic climate and reinforces the continued need for consumer education about the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair, according to the Car Care Council.
Exide Launches Advanced-Technology Battery Geared Toward Longer Life
A Columbus, Ga., plant marks the first time Exide’s Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries are being produced in the U.S.
Understanding Modern Battery Functions
Our conventional “flooded,” wet-cell, lead-acid battery has been improved during recent years to reduce corrosive gassing and increase service life.
Start Of Daylight Saving Time Prompts Reminder From Trico To ‘Change Your Clocks, Change Your Blades’
Snow, ice, sleet and slush punish wiper blades, and repeated freezing and thawing further diminish wipers’ effectiveness.
Pushing Engines Farther
Downsizing vehicles, reducing vehicle size and weight and using smaller and more fuel-efficient powertrains are some of the ways automakers will reach government fuel standards.
The biggest question I encounter is “which brand conventional oil is better?”. My reply is usually they are the same, unless you go up to a synthetic oil. I have read the labels, and they all say the same thing. Clarify please?
A sales representative for a major oil company once addressed our local service dealer association. When asked, "What’s the difference in brands?" question he replied: "That depends on what color race car you like best!" Technology tends to drive all like products in the same direction. Tires, motor oils, batteries and other consumer purchased automotive products are really very similar,
The Training Dilemma
Training is a complex brew of needs and availability.
Knowing When A DIYer Is In Over His Head
A favorite pastime of mine is to hang out at the coffee pot end of the wholesale service counter and observe the comings and goings of my jobber store’s retail clientele. One minute it’s the high school kid attempting his first oil change; the next it’s the hesitant housewife picking up some replacement parts for
ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Electrical System
● BATTERY — Provides current for cranking the engine, and to supplement the electrical needs of the vehicle. Automotive 12-volt batteries are usually located in the engine compartment, but some may be mounted elsewhere (under back seat, in the trunk, behind the inner fender splash guard, etc.). Most are maintenance-free and require no make-up water
19th Annual Technical Forum: Belts & Hoses
When do belts and hoses need to be replaced?