Hotchkis Sport Suspension Opens East Coast Facility
Hotchkis Sport Suspension has announced the opening of its new east coast location, Hotchkis Performance East. Located at the epicenter of motorsports engineering in Mooresville, N.C. – home to dozens of NASCAR and NHRA teams – the new facility offers custom fabrication services, safety equipment design and installation, suspension installation and racecar prep to enthusiasts and professional racers alike.
KYB Americas Announces New Manufacturing Plant
KYB Americas is continuing the expansion of its North American operations with a new manufacturing plant in Silao, Guanajuanto, Mexico. The plant will begin production of manufacturing hydraulic pumps for automobile continuously variable transmissions. In the future, the facility also will manufacture automotive shocks, struts and steering components, the company said.
Uncovering Potential Repair Issues On Mazda3
In this article, we’ll take a look at routine services on a Mazda3 and some of the more common problems that may be uncovered as they are performed. Our shop has always subscribed to 30,000-, 60,000- and 90,000-mile major service intervals with oil changes and inspections at a maximum of 5,000 miles. That may not exactly match the factory recommendations, but it works well for our customers and us, and covers all of the recommended services.
Performing An Alignment On A 2005-2011 Cadillac STS
The STS is one of those vehicles where a scan tool would be handy if you are performing alignment and chassis repairs. Every STS requires a scan tool to reset the steering angle sensor. Also, it maybe necessary to have an enhanced or factory scan tool to read codes, clear codes and look at sensor information.
MOOG Steering And Suspension Coverage Expanded To Millions Of Additional Late-Model Vehicles
The MOOG Steering and Suspension line has been expanded to include nearly 40 innovative new control arm assemblies, stabilizer bar link kits and other components for millions of late-model foreign nameplate and domestic vehicles. Known as the automotive industry’s “Problem Solver” brand, MOOG products are available through leading replacement parts distributors across North America.
Beck/Arnley Adds 629 New Foreign Nameplate Part Numbers In First Half Of 2013
Beck/Arnley announces 629 new part numbers were added to its line of premium quality, genuine foreign nameplate products during the first six months of 2013. Highlights include two new OE Quality Hydraulic Fluids for European applications.
Joey Logano Crew Chief Todd Gordon Is Top MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ At Brickyard, Moves Into Tie For Year-End $100,000 MOOG Honors
After two consecutive disappointing finishes caused by flat tires, Joey Logano and crew chief Todd Gordon were looking for good news in Sunday’s Samuel Deeds 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. They found it in their No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion’s ninth top-10 finish of the year as well as the third MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award for Gordon, who is now tied for the lead in the battle for year-end $100,000 MOOG Problem Solver honors.
Dorman Announces Release Of Its 2013 Service Dealer Guide, Vol. 2
Dorman Products Inc. has announced the release of its new 2013 Service Dealer Guide, Vol. 2. This new Service Dealer Guide, featuring more than 100 formerly “Dealer Only” parts, is being distributed now.
Digital Edition Of July Brake & Front End Magazine Is Now Available
Access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on Drum Brake Service, Passive Wheel Speed Sensors, Sprinter Cargo Van Brake Jobs, Variable-Assist Power Steering Systems, Infrared Thermometers, 2010 Camaro Alignment Specs, TPMS Sensors, and more. Plus, get instant access to advertisers and product information through the “Rapid Response” program!
Alignment Service On A 1998-2006 BMW 3 Series
The BMW E46 was the best selling generation of the 3 Series. And while the rear-wheel-drive sports sedan is one of the more complicated cars to align, it offers many service and repair opportunities. The front suspension is a strut design with the familiar sickle-shaped control arm that was introduced on this platform in 1983. The rear suspension carried over from the E36, but it has a unique rear trailing arm design.
Tech Tip: Volkswagen Electro-Mechanical Power Steering Warning Light Illuminated
The vehicle owner may be concerned because the battery was disconnected and now the Electro-Mechanical Power Steering Warning light is lit on the dash on a 2009 Volkswagen Eos Komfort 2.0L. This may be caused by an unprogrammed steering angle sensor (G85).
Tech Tip: How To Approach A Rattling Noise In The Area Of The Steering Shaft And Driver’s Footwell In A Porsche
A rattling noise may occur in the vicinity of the steering shaft and the driver’s footwell when driving a Porsche Cayenne/Cayenne S/Cayenne Turbo, as of model year 2003.