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Servicing Solutions: In the Clutch…Servicing Dual-Mass Flywheels

A dual-mass flywheel is essentially two flywheels in one that provides some spring cushioning to dampen torsional crankshaft vibrations and shock loading when the clutch is engaged. Think of it as a flywheel with some “give.” The two-piece assembly has a front “primary” flywheel and a rear “secondary” flywheel. The primary flywheel bolts to the

Diagnostic Dilemmas: Symptom Diagnosis…The Journey Begins

When I first began my automotive career way back in 1957, the symptoms of an ailing engine were very apparent. A carburetor with a worn accelerator pump, for example, would characteristically stumble on acceleration and a closed-up set of distributor contact points would cause the engine to become very sluggish. Low fuel pressure caused by

Tech Tip: Brake Noise/Creak During Slow Speed Braking

Some customers may comment on a creak-type noise occurring when applying the brakes. It is usually heard only during slow speed brake maneuvers. If this condition exists, it should be able to be duplicated when the vehicle is not moving by depressing the brake and listening for the noise from the wheel-well/caliper area.

Tire Tech Tip: Selling Nitrogen can Pump up Profits

For the past five or so years, suppliers of nitrogen-inflation equipment have made serious claims. Compared to moisture- and dirt-laden compressed air, nitrogen – a dry, inert gas – runs cooler, does not permeate through rubber as quickly and does not cause rust to develop on steel cords, expensive wheels or tire pressure monitoring sensors. The result is better fuel economy, more consistent inflation pressure, longer tire life and increased safety, advocates say.

Tech Tip: Servicing Bravada Electronic Controlled Air Suspensions

I borrowed a friend’s 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada to pick up some supplies from the local home improvement store. After loading it with weekend-warrior bounty, I started the vehicle and noticed that the rear end was sitting low. The Electronic Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS) compressor was running, but the back end would not return to normal ride height.

Wills Receives ASA Alpha Award

Bob Wills, owner of Wills Auto Service in Battle Creek, MI, received the Alpha Award from the Automotive Service Association (ASA) Mechanical Division. The Alpha Award recognizes an ASA Mechanical Division member for his or her generous and far-reaching contributions to the automotive service industry.

Mitch Schneider: When Bad Luck is Really Good Luck…

About the worst thing that can happen around here is a week where all kinds of bizarre things accumulate. Aside from the absolute chaos it inflicts on everyone, including me, the crush of dealing with multiple crises makes it almost impossible to identify where one calamity ends and another begins.

ALLDATA Releases New Updates

As part of its quarterly update process, ALLDATA has added more than 200,000 pages of service and repair information, plus more than 4,000 pages of Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) data. The release reflects new and updated information from U.S., Asian and European auto manufacturers.

ProTeam Acquires Unique 1965 Corvette Suisse Racer

Finding rare Corvettes is Terry Michaelis’ specialty, and ProTeam Classic Corvette Collection and Sales has lived up to its reputation by purchasing a 1965 Corvette Coupe known as the Suisse Racer. ProTeam recently acquired the export Corvette, which was purpose-built and delivered to General Motors Auto Koch in Luzern, Switzerland more than 40 years ago.

Mighty Offers DVD to Help Sell Preventive Maintenance in the Waiting Room

New DVD presentations from Mighty effectively "sell" vital PM services in your waiting room or lobby with or without sound in a continuous 35-minute loop.