KTI Publishes TPMS Technical Materials in Spanish
K-Tool International (KTI), a leading manufacturer of tools for the automotive aftermarket and professional mechanic, announces that the company’s TPMS-related documents are now available in Spanish ….
NAPA Expert Explains How to Save Money at the Pump
Now that summer is here, most experts expect gas prices to continue to rise. Without coupons or other discounts, Americans are finding it tougher to afford the gas they need for daily activities. However, replacing several common preventive maintenance products can help save drivers money well before they need to fill their ….
Actron and Sunpro Announce the ‘Muscle Car Sweepstakes’
Have you ever dreamed of owning an original, all-American muscle car? Now’s your chance! The Actron and Sunpro "Muscle Car Sweepstakes" has arrived! One lucky winner will drive away in a beautifully restored 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T armed with a 440 Magnum V8 – a 375 horsepower MOPAR legend ….
Toyota Tech Tip: Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Battery Information
This TSB provides background on the differences and similarities between AGM (Absorbed-electrolyte Glass Mat) batteries used in some 2001-’08 models, including the 2003 Prius, and flooded-lead acid batteries. It also explains charging procedures performed by the GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station (SST P/N 00002-MCGR8) and its ability to charge AGM batteries at higher current levels than a standard battery charger ….
Kansas Resident Wins NAPA Trick Truck Award at 15th Summer Get-Together
NAPA AUTO PARTS, the Official Auto Parts Store of the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, awarded Hays, KS, resident Rob Boardman a NAPA Trick Truck award at the 15th Summer Get-Together this weekend in Alameda, CA, for his 1954 Ford F100 ….
Perspectives: Ideas to Improve Shop Productivity
How many technicians do you have at your shop? How many bays do you have at the shop? The average shop has 1.6 bays per technician. With this type of ratio, technician productivity should be very high because the tech can stay busy on one car, while waiting on parts for another car. But what
Rack & Pinion VS. Recirculating Ball
Most steering systems you will see in your bays are sealed. But, this does not mean that they do not need to be diagnosed, serviced or replaced. The most important thing to effectively accomplish this is to understand what is going on inside the steering box or rack. You may think the diagnosis of a
On-Car Rotor Resurfacing
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Nissan: Head Gasket Replacement Procedures
With the reliability that late-model cars and especially their engines enjoy, we don’t find ourselves doing too much heavy engine work anymore. Many of us miss the feeling of accomplishment we’d get when completing an in-house engine rebuild. I know I always enjoyed the moment when the fresh engine would light right off and run
Brake Rotors & Calipers: The When, Where, Why and How of Brake System Service and Component Replacement
Resurfacing or replacing brake rotors, and rebuilding or replacing brake calipers are two tasks that are often necessary when doing a brake job. These parts may not require much attention the first time the brakes are relined. But by the second or third brake job, it’s likely the vehicle will need rotors and calipers. Regardless