Posts Tagged ‘maintenance’
Common Questions Consumers Have About Their Fan Clutch
If you have a customer that suspects their fan clutch is failing, you’ll likely be asked several common questions. Fan clutch issues need to be fixed as soon as possible, and having the answers at the ready will help speed the process along.
Read MoreReduce Gas Direct Injection Fuel Pump Replacement Comebacks By Checking The Timing Set
When a newer gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine shows a “low fuel pressure” code, the standard repair procedure is to replace the fuel pump. Yet, a failing fuel pump isn’t always the cause of low fuel pressure.
Read MoreAnticipate Summer Auto Part Repairs And Replacement
Winter weather is notorious for imposing hardships on certain car parts, such as wheel hub assemblies. Summer is right around the corner. That means you don’t have to worry about dealing with weather-related car issues until next winter, right?
Read MoreImportance Of Following The Manufacturer Recommended Torque Specs
When installing a hub bearing assembly, it’s important to do this one thing: Always follow the manufacturer recommended torque specifications. Improperly torqued axle nuts are a leading cause for premature hub bearing assembly failure.
Read MoreWhat’s That Leak? Use GMB’s Leak Cheat Sheet To Find Out!
Your vehicle is loaded with fluids: motor oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, and so on. So when your vehicle springs a leak, it can be difficult to identify the leak and fix the issue. If your vehicle is leaking and you’re having trouble figuring out the cause of the leak, this guide may help you.
Read MoreWhat To Look For When Rotating A Set Of Tires
Are you rotating a set of tires on a vehicle? You may want to inspect the vehicle while you’re at it. Having the vehicle up in the air and the tires off makes it easy to check for certain issues. If you’re not sure what to check, we put together a list of items to…
Read MoreSynthetic Vs. Conventional Oil: What’s the Difference?
Did you know that synthetic oil wasn’t widely used until 80 years after Karl Benz created the first real automobile in 1886? Until synthetic oil hit the mainstream market in 1966, cars ran on conventional oil that was often crude. Both conventional motor oil and synthetic motor oil have become refined over the years. In…
Read MoreWill Self-Driving Cars Boost the Auto Repair Industry?
This article was originally published on AftermarketNews.com. While there’s some debate about when self-driving cars will become commonplace – and precisely how they’ll be used by consumers – it’s fair to say that self-driving vehicles are coming. When they arrive, they will likely cause changes across society.
Read MoreIs Your Shop Talking About Potholes As Much As It Should?
This post was originally published on Counterman.com. We can all agree that potholes are bad. We can also agree that potholes are boring. They’re not a hot discussion topic for anyone outside the paving industry.
Read More3 Tips for Reducing Wheel Hub Bearing & Hub Assembly Repair Comebacks
Of all the components that keep the wheels rolling, the wheel hub bearing and hub assembly endure the majority of the stress. Because faulty wheel bearings can cause dangerous situations, a customer whose vehicle’s bearings fail after replacement will generally be extremely concerned and upset.
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