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Fuel Tanks and Pumps

The behavior of the fuel wells, pumps & sending units are often misdiagnosed, leading to fuel pumps being replaced.

Inspect The Lift Struts (VIDEO)

Gas can escape around the seal of the shaft and the seals of the lift support can degrade. Sponsored by Strongarm.

Serpentine Belt Post Mortem: Why Do Some Belts Fail

It doesn’t matter if it is a v-belt, serpentine belt or stretch belt, all belts need friction to operate.

Digital Video Scopes Offer Full High-Definition Inspections

Flexible video scopes can monitor, capture and inspect hard-to-reach spaces and cavities.

ALI Introduces Check360 Certified Lift Inspection And Label

ALI’s lift inspection process meets all the requirements of the national safety standard governing lift inspection.

VIDEO: Wheel Bearing Inspection From Pothole Damage

When a bearing hits a pothole, it actually causes a small indentation to one of the races. This video is sponsored by GMB.

Belt Alignment Measurement

The first point of inspection is the belt. Listen for the most common noise: a chirping noise.

VIDEO: Digital Vehicle Software For Multi-Point Inspections

This software can give a technician a template and routine for an inspection. This video is sponsored by Mitchell 1.

Winter Maintenance Tips From Some of America’s Coldest Cities

Staying on top of your inspections is important, but there are some parts of the U.S. where winter maintenance takes on a new level of importance.

Changing How You Upsell Maintenance Service

We talked with three shop owners about how their shops maximize sales by educating the consumer and refining their in-house processes.

Stretch Belts: Inspection And Installation

When inspecting a stretch belt, always measure the depths of the grooves with an inspection tool since the differences between a worn belt and a good belt can’t be seen or felt. The new materials used to make a stretch belt might crack or separate like older belts before the grooves are worn.

Belt Wear Diagnostics

The original equipment belts on late-model vehicles are made of synthetic materials and are far more heat-resistant and wear-resistant than older materials. These innovations mean serpentine belts may last up to 100,000 miles before they need to be replaced. If a belt fails sooner, you need to be a detective and investigate why it failed.

Cracked serpentine belt