Tech Tip: Nissan Altima, Sentra with MIL On and DTCs P0100/ P0102/P1102 Stored
If you confirm that an applied vehicle has DTCs P0100/P0102/P1102 stored and may also exhibit a rough-running engine, slight engine speed variation while driving or low engine power, follow the procedures outlined below.
Name Brand Products – When Are They Worth It?
The controversy has existed ever since name brand products came into being – when are they worth it and when are off-brand or private label brands a good buy? The obvious answer is, “It depends.” But the question remains, “On what?”
Tech Tip: Top 10 Brake Questions and Answers
Chuck Kennedy, The Bendix Answerman, answers 10 of the most asked questions relating to brake service. Find out what causes pedal pulsation to occur shortly after a brake job has been completed, and if there is a way to quickly check for air in a base brake hydraulic system.
New Jersey Repair Shop Caters to Female Customers
When was the last time you saw a baby-changing station in the restroom of an auto repair shop? It’s part of the effort Honest 1 Auto Care makes to keep the shop friendly to female customers.
MOD Laundry’s New Linen Bin Secures Soiled Linens for Pickup
The new Linen Bin corrals uniforms, shop towels and other soiled laundry within a vinyl bag liner or laundry route bag set inside a lockable, covered plastic bin.
New Permatex Low VOC Gasket Remover Features Fast Acting Foam Formula and Innovative Brush Tip Applicator
The advanced gasket remover reduces need for scraping and grinding; and eliminates potential flange damage.
Tech Feature: Disc Brake Caliper Service
In order to appreciate some of the fine points of disc brake repair, it’s important to review the basic elements of disc brake caliper service. Gary Goms uses a typical caliper service to illustrate some of the issues involved in disc brake service.
Tech Tip: Acura MDX Suspension May Pop, Clunk or Thump
A 2001 Acura MDX owner may complain of front-end noises. There are three distinct noises that may come from the front suspension. Each of the three noises has a different probable cause.
Tech Feature: 2004-2008 Ford F-150 Brake Job Top 10 Tips
Starting with the 2004 model year, Ford launched a new body style for the F150. The new body style truck is a new vehicle inside and out. However, not all of the 2004 F150s that you see will be the new body style. The 2004 F150 was also made available in the older body style pickup that came on the scene in 1996. The older body style F150 is called a “Heritage” edition.
Tech Feature: Curbing Catalytic Converter Thefts
Catalytic converters have been disappearing at an alarming rate. The theft of these emission control devices is being perpetrated by sleazeballs looking for easy money. A thief can hock a pilfered converter for $25 to as much as $100 depending on the value of the precious metals inside it.