Subaru Tech Tip: Power Steering Groan/Vibration
A customer with a 2000-’02 Legacy sedan, wagon or Outback with a 2.5L engine may complain of an abnormal noise (groan) coming from the power steering pump and/or slight vibration in the steering wheel when turning at very low speeds.
Hunter Offers TCX550 Automatic Swing-Arm Tire Changer
The Hunter TCX550 Automatic Swing-Arm Changer features a patented Bead Press System to help easily service everything from simple steel wheels to difficult run-flats or low-profile tires mounted on oversized alloy wheels. The patented, automatic swing-arm design saves time by eliminating repositioning.
Tech Tip: Voyager Basics – Loss of Speed Control
A simple malfunctioning vacuum valve on some 1996 to 2000 Plymouth Voyagers can result in a loss of more than 5 mph while climbing a grade with the speed control engaged. The actual cause of the problem could be a leaking check valve in the battery tray/vacuum reservoir assembly.
Brake Lathe Accessories Included in New Goodtool Brake Service and Supplies Catalog
Goodtool Brake Service and Supplies has released its new 2007 catalog. It features more than 15 pages of brake service specific tools and supplies.
A.R.E. Announces New Z Series Cap for 2007 Ford Sport Trac
A.R.E. is now offering its popular Z Series fiberglass cap for the 2007 Ford Sport Trac sport utility truck (SUT). A.R.E.’s new Z Series caps, custom-designed and manufactured for the Sport Trac XLT and Limited models, feature an ergonomically designed door handle with original equipment-quality locks and a double-sided key for easy use.
Schumacher Electric Offers Line of Pro-Series Jump Starters
These new commercial jump starters have DSR professional-grade, high-performance AGM batteries, a 3-amp internal automatic charger and a reverse hook-up alarm.
Toyota Tech Tip: Cold Camry Steering Noise
In cold weather, your customers may complain of squeaking or moaning noise emanating from their 1997 – 1998 Camry steering racks while turning at very low speeds (2-3 mph). The repair involves replacing the steering rack housing bushing with an updated part.
Rotor Runout: Cause and Correction
The vehicle owner may say that under light braking the vehicle pulses to a stop or under heavy braking the vehicle shudders. Technical service bulletins (TSBs) often describe these symptoms as a “judder.” There are only two causes for judder — lateral runout and disc thickness variation on the rotor’s friction surface. What could have
Tech Feature: Performance Modifications…Getting a ‘Handle’ on Your Customers’ Tuning Needs
The sport compact car market is hotter than ever. The market has moved beyond the simple bolt-ons such as wheels, tires, brake rotors and spoilers. It’s not unusual today to see sport compact engines producing upward of 400 horsepower on the street. With so much power under the hood, the challenge is getting the horsepower
Top Five Tools
John Conley, ASE master tech L1, owner/technician Bumper To Bumper Automotive, Inc. Norwood, MA It’s probably hard to pick the top five tools, I have many favorites. I treat tools like employees; They work for me. If I had to pick five I would have to say: Hunter Alignment System DSP 600 — In only