Tech Tip: Rough Road Leads to Squeaky Silverado
During normal operation, certain vehicles may exhibit a squeaking noise that can be traced to the rear leaf springs. While this noise is an operating characteristic of leaf springs, the frequency and severity of this noise will be affected by the roads on which the vehicle is driven. The noise may be due to debris getting between the leaf springs.
Tech Tip: Common Mistakes to Avoid when Resurfacing Cylinder Heads and Blocks
Cylinder heads and blocks may need to be resurfaced to restore flatness or to improve the surface finish, or milled to change the deck height for a variety of reasons. The deck surface on the head or block may need to be resurfaced if the surface isn’t smooth or flat. A head may need to be resurfaced after welds or other repairs have been made, or milled to increase the compression ratio.
Brake Performance Offers Slotted and Drilled Rotors for All Cars, Trucks and SUVs
Brake Performance grooved and drilled rotors feature special blind degassing holes, which greatly reduce chances of stress cracks common with competitors’ completely cross-drilled rotors.
NAPA Advises Drivers on How to Avoid Winter Driving Mishaps
A winter cold snap is bound to hit most of the country, which means harsh road conditions could be in store for drivers. While winter driving can be dangerous and stressful for all of those behind the wheel, most drivers can avoid or minimize accidents by following some basic "rules of the road" when it comes to driving in the winter elements.
Tech Tip: Basic Cylinder Head Gasket Installation Tips
For a successful repair, the cylinder head gasket must seal fuel, air, vacuum, hot pressurized combustion gases, coolant, as well as high and low pressure oil. The following tips will help ensure that a quality repair is made.
Internal Engine Repairs: Why Head Gaskets Fail
A blown head gasket is bad news for any motorist. It means the cylinder head has to be removed, and possibly resurfaced, to replace the head gasket. If coolant has entered the cylinders and/or crankcase, additional repairs or a whole new engine may be needed depending on the extent of the damage. Anyway you look
Chrysler Neon 2.0L
When Chrysler introduced their new Neon models back in 1995 under the Dodge and Plymouth nameplates, they said they were launching a new generation of “fun-to-drive” entry-level cars that would appeal to a wide range of people. Everything was new about the Neon: a brand new body, a brand new chassis and two new engines,
Driveability Series: Ford Water Pumps
An owner of a Ford vehicle is at your shop to have an oil and filter change. During the service, you notice a little coolant is leaking from the vehicle’s water pump. So, do you replace the pump or is a little coolant dripping normal? Well, the answer depends on how much coolant the pump