SEMA Hall of Fame to Induct Four Industry Icons
Gray Baskerville, Art Chrisman, Chris Economaki and John Towle top the industry honor roll.
FMSI: Serving Shops and Brake Manufacturers for More than 60 Years
If you purchase almost any set of brake pads or shoes, the last three or four digits of the parts number match for most of your brand choices. This is not an accident or OEM conspiracy. This is the product of more than 60 years of cooperation of brake friction manufacturers. This collaboration is the Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) and the FMS number system. The fruits of this endeavor go beyond part number; it has given shops new brake applications sooner and at a lower cost.
Tech Feature: The DeLorean – Back From the Past
The DeLorean was often referred to as “the ethical sports car,” leading to the relatively small V6 engine and stainless-over-fiberglass construction with good fuel economy and long life in mind.
Two Killed at Detroit Repair Shop Over Disputed Repair Bill [VIDEO]
The owner and an employee of Master’s Auto Repair in Detroit were fatally shot by a customer over a repair bill. A third employee was shot in the leg. Simon Shaykhet of WJBK FOX 2 reports on the shooting.
Directions: Fueling Your Appetite for Knowledge
In the manual Changes in Gasoline IV, every attempt is made to focus on the auto technician’s areas of interest and to cover current topics. A new chapter on Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) and E85 has been added, as E85 appears to be emerging as the renewable fuel of choice.
Powerful Ranger Oil Filter Crusher: Go Green To Save Some Green
With an integrated collection chamber and collector downspout for simple oil recovery, this no-mess design operates cleanly and efficiently to significantly reduce spill hazards.
Second Generation Repairs: Servicing the GM 3800 Series II Engine
The GM 3800 Series II engine, introduced in 1995, is quite a different engine from its predecessor, the Series I engine. While the stroke for the 3.8L engine remained at 3.4″ (86 mm), and the bore remained at 3.8″ (97 mm), the engine architecture changed dramatically.
Tech Tip: The Three “S’s” of Suspension
In grade school you were supposed to learn the three "R’s": reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmatic. Maybe you did well at these subjects – or maybe you didn’t. You obviously learned the reading part otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this. Reading, like any other skill, is something that takes time to master. The same goes for ….
Directions: Highlights to GM’s Historic Anniversary
General Motors, which celebrates its 100-year anniversary this month, has provided the country and the automotive industry a rich and diverse history. Many achievements and some growing pains have occurred during this industry giant’s life. Here are just a few of these many industry-changing accomplishments. The staff at Underhood Service wishes General Motors another 100
Mitch Schneider: That ‘Free’ Lunch Could Reap Dividends
I went years without eating lunch, decades actually. I wasn’t a breakfast-eater either: a cup of coffee and something… a bear claw, a bagel; every once in a while, maybe even a custard doughnut. I became a breakfast-eater just about the day after I started in this business. It wasn’t because I woke up hungry the morning after I entered the service industry; it wasn’t because I had a ….