Battery Charging: All Charged Up!
A battery charger is something every shop should own, and most do. But battery technology has changed in recent years. Battery chargers that were designed for older conventional lead acid batteries (called “flooded” cell batteries because the cells are filled with liquid electrolyte) may not be the best choice for newer batteries with absorbent glass
Affinia Under Vehicle Group Introduces the Raybestos Brand Brakes 2007 Medium Duty Catalog
Affinia Under Vehicle Group recently announced the distribution and general availability of the first edition 2007 Raybestos brand brakes Medium Duty Catalog. The catalog indexes every medium duty Raybestos brand brake product from 1980 through 2006.
Mitch’s World
High Noon at the Schneider Corral I pushed the office door open and walked out into the middle of the driveway. I turned to my left and looked out toward the arroyo. That’s when I first saw the dark outline of a man walking up the hill toward me. The sun was in my eyes
Tech Update: A Refresher Course on Complete Brake Service, Brake & Suspension System Service
Whether you’re studying for an upcoming ASE brake certification test, expanding your knowledge or honing your brake repair skills, this course is for you. There are no grades and no pop quizzes or tests. It’s not even a pass-fail course. The only credit you’ll receive will be thanks and appreciation from your customers and employer
Mitch’s World: High Noon at the Schneider Corral
I pushed the office door open and walked out into the middle of the driveway. I turned to my left and looked out toward the arroyo. That’s when I first saw the dark outline of a man walking up the hill toward me. The sun was in my eyes and I had to squint in
Directions: Taking a Drive Back in Time
By Edward Sunkin Each Year, Hershey, PA, Becomes a Motorhead Mecca. It may be considered the “Sweetest Place on Earth” to chocolate lovers, but Hershey, PA, satisfies the cravings of car enthusiasts as well. Each year, during the first week of October, the Antique Automobile Club of America’s (AACA) Eastern Division (Hershey Region) hosts its
Automotive Training Managers Council Sets Fall Conference Agenda
The field seminar, "The Entry-Level Pathway for the International Technician" from International Truck and Engine, a tour of Universal Technical Institute (UTI), and keynote speaker Mac Fulfer are just a handful of the highlights at the Automotive Training Mangers Council (ATMC) Fall 2006 Conference and Business Meeting to be held September 10-12 at the Sheraton Four Points – Chicago O’Hare, in Schiller Park.
Walker Continues Emphasis on Foreign-Nameplate Vehicle Exhaust Coverage with New Applications and Catalog
The Walker brand continues to recognize the importance of premium exhaust technologies for import applications, as illustrated in the new 2006 Walker Passenger Car and Light Truck Catalog for Import-Badge applications. The new catalog, featuring the brand’s comprehensive import coverage, includes 61 new applications.
Shop Management: Doctor’s Orders
Doctor’s Orders By Glen Beanard, Technical Contributor John is sitting in a doctor’s exam room after having several tests run. The doctor enters the room and informs John that he has been diagnosed with a high blood pressure condition. The doctor explains the condition to John. He informs him that he must make an immediate
Tech Tip: Wheel Speed Sensor Service
According to a recent BRAKE & FRONT END magazine survey, the most commonly replaced ABS items are wheel speed sensors and wheel bearing hub units with wheel speed sensors.