Alternator Pulley: Not So Simple
Many late-model vehicles are equipped with special pulleys that are engineered to reduce NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) and extend the life of the alternator.
Chassis Parts: Ignore At Your Vehicle’s Risk
Chassis parts need to be inspected regularly by a skilled professional, and replaced if wear exceeds specifications, or a component is damaged or dangerously corroded.
Low-Temperature Fuel System Additives: Keeping Fuel Lines Flowing
Preventative maintenance always is the best way to guard against cold-weather problems, but keeping a strong supply of winter fuel-treatment chemicals still can be helpful to your customers – and profitable for your store.
Brake Friction Formulations: Constantly Evolving, Closely Guarded
One thing you can always count on in the automotive aftermarket is change. Brake product lines are constantly evolving to keep pace with health and environmental concerns, advancements in vehicle technology and changes in the vehicle population itself.
Air Suspensions Deliver Smoother Ride, ‘Low-Rider’ Option
An air suspension offers a number of advantages compared to conventional springs or struts.
What Causes A Car Battery To Fail?
Extreme temperatures, rough roads and too-infrequent driving can doom vehicle batteries.
Serpentine Belts: Alignment And Wear
Belt misalignment can be caused by any of the accessory pulleys, or may be the result of improper belt installation.
Scan Tools For DIY And Entry-Level Automotive Diagnostics
Some type of scan tool has been essential for engine diagnostics since the arrival of computerized engine controls back in the 1980s.
Low-/No-Copper Brake Pads: What Counter Pros Need To Know
All major brake manufacturers have now introduced next-generation low-copper or zero-copper friction materials in their product lines.
When And Why To Replace Brake Rotors
Worn-out rotors are dangerous for two reasons: Thin rotors cannot absorb and dissipate heat as well as new rotors, which increases the risk of the pads getting too hot and fading with prolonged or heavy braking. Also, thin rotors are more likely to crack and break apart, which would cause brake failure.
Antifreeze: Colors, Concentrations and Coolant Changes
Three things that often confuse consumers about antifreeze are colors (the color of the antifreeze), the concentration (the strength or percentage of antifreeze in the coolant mixture) and how often coolant should be changed.
Sway Bar Bushings Sales Tips
Sway bar bushings are small but important suspension components that can be easily replaced. Yet a surprising number of vehicles have either missing or worn-out sway bar components.
