Hybrid Service: Nissan Altima
While the Toyota Prius dominates most of the hybrid discussion, the Nissan Altima Hybrid warrants some attention too.
FJC Kwik Seal Stops R-134a Automotive System Leaks
FJC’s Kwik Seal Stop Leak seals most leaks in metal and rubber components, and creates a permanent seal.
Choosing the Right Tools for Servicing Cooling Systems
Automobile cooling systems are complex systems that are getting tougher and tougher to diagnose, service and repair. This article by Mike DuBois will offer some information about choosing the right tools and equipment and the kinds of repairs they will allow you to complete.
Tech Tip: Cartridge Wheel Bearing Replacement
While wheel bearing noise is one of the toughest problems for the customer to describe, it’s not unusual for it to come on so gradually that the customer may not even notice it until you mention it after an unrelated road test. Many times, the customer complaint will send you down the wrong path if you let it. We’ve heard complaints from exhaust leaks, to tire balance, to “it just doesn’t sound right,” that have ended up being bad wheel bearings.
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Tech Feature: Healing the Reputation of Sealants
A new generation of stop leaks emerging in the marketplace is working hard to shed the old reputation of stop leaks as dangerous “snake oils” that do more harm than good. This includes an oil-based stop leak for mobile air conditioners (A/C) that reacts to oxygen while lubricating the system. Accompanying the new style of A/C stop leak is a chemical sealant for cooling system leaks that does not use any harmful metallic filings or pellets to plug the leak.
Cintas Expands ASA Benefit with First Aid & Safety Program
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announces a new benefit through Cintas and its First Aid & Safety Division, a leading first aid service provider. The money-saving program will allow ASA members to keep their staff safe, productive and on the job; help maintain OSHA compliance through properly stocked first aid kits and cabinets, personal protective equipment and ….
Robinair Unveils New Customer-Centric Website for the HVAC-R and Automotive Aftermarket
SPX brand Robinair recently launched its newly re-designed website. The new site offers visitors more intuitive navigation and search functionality and enhanced tools for researching Robinair-specific product information and industry-related content ….
UView Introduces LeakGuard SpotGun Jr. Kit
LeakGuard is specifically formulated for slow leaks that can occur over a 6 – 12 month period (or a leak rate of 25 oz. per year.) It is completely compatible with R-134a and R-12. Unlike other sealants that react with moisture, LeakGuard is an oil-based sealant and will not harden, crystallize, clog the a/c system or recycle equipment ….
Tech Tip: Drivetrain Noises and Wheel Bearing Replacement
One of the toughest challenges we face as import specialist techs is noise complaints. These aren’t necessarily difficult from the technical or nuts and bolts perspective as much as from the diagnostic process.