Permatex Launches New Aftermarket Products Catalog
Permatex’s new 80-page full color products catalog contains the latest and most comprehensive coverage of advanced chemical products that automotive technicians and do-it-yourselfers will need for a wide variety of maintenance and repair jobs.
Mitch Schneider: The Value of Our Expertise vs. What Customers are Charged
As much as I’ve tried over the years, it would be hard for me to explain exactly how I feel about this industry or the people who work so hard and give so much, while realizing all too often their efforts go unheralded, if not completely unnoticed. Despite the fact that we’re likely to remain invisible until there’s a crisis, we give the best we are capable of every day. Some might shrug their shoulders and suggest that this is the very nature of commerce, and certainly I for one could not present a compelling argument to the contrary.
Tech Tip: Servicing Bravada Electronic Controlled Air Suspensions
I borrowed a friend’s 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada to pick up some supplies from the local home improvement store. After loading it with weekend-warrior bounty, I started the vehicle and noticed that the rear end was sitting low. The Electronic Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS) compressor was running, but the back end would not return to normal ride height. I found the compressor check valve sticking in the compressor housing, not allowing the compressor to build pressure and raise the rear.
Mitch’s World: The Gift
The Value of Our Expertise Vs. What Customers Are Charged As much as I’ve tried over the years, it would be hard for me to explain exactly how I feel about this industry or the people who work so hard and give so much while realizing all too often their efforts go unheralded, if not
Honda Performance Upgrades
Service & Diagnostics Call it what you want — the compact performance market, sport compact market, import scene or the tuner market — but there’s no denying the import car performance segment has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade. According to SEMA’s 2006 Compact Performance Market Report, retail sales for this niche
Wheel Bearing Hub Unit Q & A
Can I use an impact wrench to remove or install a wheel bearing hub unit? While it may appear to be easier to use an impact wrench, it is not recommended. We recommend the use of a certified, calibrated torque wrench. Impact wrenches can damage the wheel speed sensor.
Tech Tip: GM Power Steering Gear Pop or Crunch Noise
Some GM vehicle owners may experience a crunch and/or popping sound during low-speed turning. This condition is caused because the lower control arm may be striking the steering knuckle during full-turn type maneuvers, causing the crunch sound. Slight movement between the steering gear attaching bolt threads and the frame rail inboard steering gear attaching holes may cause the popping sound.
Permatex Launches New Training Videos for Automotive Technicians
Permatex, Inc. has expanded its training efforts with the development and release of new training videos designed for professional automotive technicians. Called the Professional Training Series, the videos cover Permatex’s two core product lines, form-in-place gasketing and chemical threadlockers.
Selling Services: Wheel Bearing Hub Unit Q&A
Can I use an impact wrench to remove or install a wheel bearing hub unit?
Tech Tip: Front Hub/Half Shaft Click/Pop Sound on PT Cruisers and Neons
Neons and PT Cruisers may exhibit a popping/clicking/snapping/ticking sound from the front hub/half shaft area during acceleration after Drive to Reverse or Reverse to Drive shifts. The sound may also be present while turning and accelerating from a stop. This tech tip provides information on how to diagnose this condition.