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. This […]
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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 […]
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A busy shop is a successful shop. The more repair orders your shop completes in a day: The more money your shop makes The more money your flat rate techs make The less time your customers have to wait In other words, everyone’s happy. You may be thinking, “My shop is open for a set […]
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Throughout history, many things have been switched from organic to inorganic materials. When it comes to coolant, the opposite is true. Older vehicles used inorganic coolant, but that meant the coolant needed frequent replacements. Since frequent replacements increased maintenance and ownership costs, automakers switched to organic coolants. Modern coolants contain three main ingredients: Water Antifreeze […]
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In general, there are 2 different kinds of coolant: inorganic and organic. What’s the difference between these types of coolants? Which one is right for your car? Read on to find out. What Is Inorganic Coolant? If you were around last century, you may remember that bright green was the color for coolant. Green coolant […]
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Did you just install a new timing belt, and it’s already making a squeaking noise? Since a timing belt has teeth, it can’t slip. Something else is the problem. This troubleshooting guide will help you pinpoint the cause of the noise. Ruling Out The Timing Belt Tensioner And The Idler Pulleys Sometimes the noise isn’t […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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