How Often Should U-Joints Be Replaced?
U-joints should last forever – or at least the life of the vehicle. “Should” is the operative word here. U-joints aren’t supposed to wear out, but it happens. Also, u-joints can break.
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Water Pumps 101 – What You Need To Know
As an extension of GMB’s commitment to high-quality water pumps, we have produced a variety of content for DIYers, installers, and service advisors to reference and share with customers as needed. It’s our hope that these materials give you a better understanding of the GMB water pumps you’re working with and can help you troubleshoot more […]
» Read More...Help Your Customers Prepare For Winter Road Trips
This article was originally published on Counterman.com When it comes to road tripping in the winter, it’s important to be prepared. Even the most careful driver should take extra precautions before a winter road trip. Over 70% of roads in the U.S. are located in snowy regions. Twenty-four percent of weather-related car accidents happen on […]
» Read More...The Practical Limits of Coolant Testers
This article was originally published on Counterman.com An unhealthy cooling system can drastically shorten an engine’s lifespan. That’s why it’s important to test both the coolant and the mechanical components of the cooling system.
» Read More...Which Types Of Vehicle Repairs Are Consumers Most Skeptical About?
This article was originally published on AftermarketNews.com The Internet age has simultaneously helped and harmed the auto industry. Consumers are learning how to diagnose their vehicle issues online, which generally helps them understand when it’s urgent to visit a repair shop.
» Read More...Do Water-Pump Lubricants Really Work?
This article was originally published on Counterman.com While some additives can be good for your cooling system, not all additives are. There are some additives that are just snake oil. A good example would be additives that claim “water pump lubrication” as a benefit.
» Read More...The Difference Between OEM and OES Parts
When you’re looking for a replacement part for your car, you’ve probably run across the abbreviations OEM and OES. In this article, we will go over what each designation means and help you figure out which type of part offers the best value for your money.
» Read More...Think EVs Don’t Need Water Pumps? The Porsche Taycan Has Three Of Them!
Contrary to popular belief, water pumps aren’t just for internal combustion engines. Even the newest and most powerful electric vehicles in the world require water pumps.
» Read More...Diesel Engines Need Coolant System Maintenance More Often Than Gas Engines – Here’s Why
Did you know that diesel engines need cooling system maintenance more often than gas engines? The coolant in diesel engines needs to be replaced every 2 years (or 30,000 miles), while the coolant in gas engines needs to be replaced only every five years. Why is that? Diesel Engines are More Demanding Diesel engines run […]
» Read More...4 Tips To Make Sure a Timing Belt and Water Pump Replacement Goes Smoothly
No one enjoys doing the same job twice, but this is especially true of timing belt and water pump replacements. If a timing belt and water pump replacement isn’t done correctly, one of these parts will fail. That means you would have to go into the engine again and replace one of these parts (or […]
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