Notice: Annual Lift Inspection Labels Stolen
Two hundred Annual Inspection labels were stolen when the vehicle of an ALI Certified Lift Inspector was broken into April 20, 2015. The labels are individually serialized and are applied to automotive lifts that pass annual lift inspection safety requirements as an indication of compliance with recognized American National Standards.
General’s New PalmScope Is Full-Featured Video Inspection System
Has numerous vehicle maintenance applications; fits in pocket or clips to belt; specs rival far more expensive units.
Actron Video Inspection Scope Provides Remote Views of Hard-to-Reach Areas
The camera, which includes a high-intensity white LED light for dim locations, also includes magnet and hook attachments to retrieve dropped nuts and bolts or to move wires and cables for tough electrical jobs.
Ullman Offers Telescoping Rectangular Inspection Mirror
Ullman Devices introduces its HTK-2 Rectangular Inspection Mirror, which telescopes from 6-3/4″ to 29-3/4″. Its all-angle ball joint holds the mirror head firmly at any angle. The mirror’s features include a new swivel-free square antenna; a 2-9/16″ x 3-3/4″ rectangular head; a stainless steel handle that is long, strong and lightweight; and a heavy-duty grip
Honda Pilot Suspension And Alignment Inspection
The Pilot employs a strut-type front suspension that provides a generous 7.3 inches of wheel travel. Separate load paths to the unit body are provided for the coil spring and the shock absorber to reduce road noise. A solid 0.9-inch stabilizer bar is linked directly to the strut via ball-joint connections to reduce body roll during cornering maneuvers.
Universal Joint Inspection And Replacement
In modern automotive architecture, universal joints are most commonly found on the rear axles of light trucks, SUVs and RWD passenger cars. While some low-angle joints are made with a rubber-compounded material, most modern universal joints are made of a steel cross connecting four trunnions containing lubricated needle bearings.
Tech Tip: Toyota RAV4 Recall And Inspection Tags
If you get a 2005-2011 Toyota RAV4 in your shop for an alignment of a complaint of either rear tire wear or a knocking noise, you need to be aware of a recall and inspection campaign Toyota is performing. Toyota Safety Recall C0J involved inspecting the right and left Rear Suspension Lower Arm No. 1 for looseness. Based upon this inspection, it may have been necessary to replace the arm(s).
Hunter Quick Check Vehicle Inspection System – 3 Minute Car Inspection
Hunter’s revolutionary Quick Check vehicle inspection system provides a full car inspection in just three minutes! This 3 minute vehicle inspection checks emission codes, stopping performance, tire tread depth, battery health and wheel alignment. It also auto inflates the tires to manufacturer specifications! Hunter’s Quick Check vehicle inspection system features Hunter’s inspection lane to check vehicle braking performance. Emissions codes are pulled using Hunter’s patented CodeLink tool, which connects to a vehicle’s OBDII connector. The Quick Check vehicle inspection system uses Hunter’s battery tester, which is a conductance based tester that checks battery health. Hunter’s vehicle inspection system uses Hunter’s patented tread depth gauge to check tread depth at one or three points per tire.
For detailed information on the Quick Check Inspection Machine, visit http://www.hunter.com/inspection/qc/
Tech Tip: Kia Constant Variable Valve Timing Oil Control Valve Inspection
This bulletin provides information related to the oil control valve (OCV) used in constant variable valve timing (CVVT) systems. If, at any time, the OCV is suspected as a cause of rough idling, poor acceleration, camshaft timing misalignment-related trouble codes, misfire-related trouble codes, etc., on a Kia vehicle equipped with a CVVT system, be sure to perform the OCV inspection procedure in this bulletin before replacement.
Quick Check Inspection System Uses Revolutionary Technology To Provide Safety And Maintenance Information
Hunter’s Quick Check inspection system, which performs a comprehensive vehicle inspection in under three minutes, uses new WinAlign 14 software to communicate with cutting-edge devices and provide valuable information about a vehicle’s alignment, brake performance, battery health, tire health and emissions.