Tech Update: Electronic Stability Control
Electronic stability control (ESC) was introduced in 1995 and touted as the second most important advancement in auto safety, after seat belts, becoming standard equipment on every 2012 passenger vehicle. ESC is supposed to help drivers maintain safe control of their vehicles and prevent accidents. However, it’s the tires that determine the effectiveness of ESC for every vehicle.
MOOG Brand Introduces Problem Solver Control Arm Bushings For Millions Of Vehicles
Federal-Mogul has introduced MOOG Problem Solver control arm bushings featuring a patent-pending ball-and-socket design that eliminates stress-induced failures encountered in original equipment-style parts. The new MOOG bushings, which Federal-Mogul states last up to 10 times longer than OE-style bushings, are available for millions of popular foreign-nameplate and domestic passenger vehicles.
Jimmie Johnson’s 48 Chevrolet Makes It 48 Straight For MOOG Steering And Suspension
Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet SS captured their sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup title and extended the MOOG Steering and Suspension brand’s Cup Series championship streak to 48 years in Sunday’s Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway. The leading choice of NASCAR crew chiefs and professional technicians, MOOG Steering and Suspension parts are manufactured by global vehicle components supplier Federal-Mogul Corporation.
Reading Tire Wear Patterns
Modern tire construction has generally trended toward low aspect ratio tire casings with more flexible sidewalls and rigid treads. Although this type of construction has made tires less sensitive to negative camber angles used in many current steering geometry designs, many types of tire wear patterns continue to indicate problems in a vehicle’s steering geometry.
Power Steering Fluid Is Just Power Steering Fluid, Right? Not Necessarily, Especially When It Comes To Imports …
Savvy technicians know to use dedicated power steering fluids for the many models, both import and domestic, that call for them. There are still many cars on the road for which ATF is appropriate. However, in recent years, some European automakers have specified a more advanced synthetic fluid for use in power steering systems.
Ryan Newman Crew Chief Matt Borland Opens One-Win Lead In $100,000 MOOG ‘Problem Solver Of The Year’ Battle
Matt Borland, crew chief for Ryan Newman and the No. 39 Quicken Loans Chevrolet SS, gained a little breathing room in the battle for the $100,000 MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Year” Award by picking up his fifth weekly MOOG award in Sunday’s AdvoCare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway. With just one race remaining in the Sprint Cup season, Borland holds a one-win lead over crew chiefs Todd Gordon (No. 22 Ford), Gil Martin (No. 29 Chevrolet) and Paul Wolfe (No. 2 Ford).
Gabriel Added More Than 273 New SKUs In 2013
Gabriel (Ride Control LLC) says it is continuing its aggressive new product introduction schedule, adding coverage for more than 15 million light vehicles in the past 12 months. The company has added more than 273 new light vehicle SKUs in 2013. Included in the company’s new product introductions for 2013 are parts with higher VIO vehicle coverage such as new Gabriel Ultra Struts that cover 2009-2012 Toyota Corolla and Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix.
Performing An Alignment On VW Jetta And Golf Vehicles
Most entry-level VW models featured the same basic suspension used from the advent of the original VW Rabbit. About the only change was from a rear strut suspension to a separate coil spring and shock absorber in the rear. Used for all models of the Golf, Jetta, New Beetle and the Audi TT, this suspension is simple, durable and easy to repair. There is still a beam axle in the rear of pre-2006 FWD cars.
MOOG Steering And Suspension Introduces Dozens Of Additional Parts For Late-Model Applications
The MOOG Steering and Suspension brand from Federal-Mogul has introduced more than two dozen premium replacement parts for late-model foreign nameplate and domestic automotive and commercial vehicle applications. As the automotive service industry’s “Problem Solver,” the MOOG brand offers innovative technologies that improve on original component designs for longer life, superior performance and faster, easier installation, according to Federal-Mogul.
BCA Full-Line Coverage Launching In North America
NTN Bearing Corporation of America has launched a full-line of BCA wheel hub assemblies and bearings to the North American Automotive Aftermarket. View the on-line catalog for application coverage of both domestic and foreign nameplates.
Joey Logano Crew Chief Todd Gordon Wins Fourth Weekly MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award
There apparently was room at the top for one more, as Todd Gordon, crew chief for Joey Logano and the No. 22 AAA Ford Fusion, captured MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” honors at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday. In picking up his fourth weekly MOOG award, Gordon forced a four-way tie at the top of the $100,000 MOOG “Problem Solver of the Year” standings with just two races remaining in the 2013 season.
Timken Expands Portfolio Of Bearings And Hub Units For Medium-Duty Vehicles
The Timken Company recently announced an expansion of its product portfolio of tapered roller bearing sets, hub units and seals for medium-duty vehicles, including commercial vans, delivery trucks, bucket trucks and other fleet vehicles.