Belt-In-Oil Timing Drives: A Sign Of The Times In The Auto Industry
As emissions and fuel economy standards become more and more difficult for the OEMs to meet, unique technologies like these will drive the future of the industry.
Power Window Regulators: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Nothing is more aggravating than a power window that won’t roll down or go up.
Constant-Velocity Axles: More Retailers Opting For Half-Shaft Assemblies
Complete replacement axles have become the industry standard, due to their ease of replacement and the availability of economy-priced axle assemblies in new and remanufactured forms.
Vehicle Transmissions: Understanding These ‘Electro-Hydraulic Monstrosities’
Today’s transmissions, in addition to having a ridiculous number of forward gear ratios and dedicated computers, are crammed full of sensors, switches and solenoids, each with a very specific purpose.
Gaskets: Are You Missing Sales Opportunities?
Although you might think gaskets sell themselves, many potential gasket sales are overlooked because the customer didn’t realize they needed certain gaskets to complete a particular repair job.
Replacement Intervals For Oil And Air Filters In Today’s Vehicles
Changing the oil and filter every 3,000 miles was standard practice decades ago. But it’s no longer necessary because most multi-viscosity oils today are a synthetic blend or a full synthetic that resist viscosity breakdown and oxidation for a much longer period of time.
Selling Automotive Coolant Sealer As A Remedy And Preventive
Any number of things can make an engine run hot and overheat, but loss of coolant is often the main culprit.
TPMS Sensors Usually Last About As Long As A Good Set Of Tires
TPMS systems are touted as being life-savers. However, they also can be rather annoying at times.
Automotive Wheel Bearings Keep America Rolling
Wheel bearings perform a number of important functions, including reducing friction, supporting the weight of the vehicle on the axles and spindles and assisting with wheel alignment.
Aftermarket Offers Replacement Washer Fluid Reservoirs For Many Makes, Models
As a driver, there are few things as disappointing as pressing the windshield washer button and … nothing happens.
Spark Plugs: Replacement Considerations
Replacement spark plugs must be the same size as the original (same hex size, diameter, thread pitch and length), and have a similar “heat range” (hot enough to resist fouling when the plug is cold, and cool enough to resist pre-ignition when the plug is hot).
When Do Customers Buy Gaskets And Seals?
When do customers buy gaskets and seals? They typically buy a gasket if their engine has an oil, coolant, vacuum or exhaust leak.
