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ZF Aftermarket delivers hands-on transmission training

ZF Aftermarket has delivered a specialist training session to Level 2 and Level 3 light vehicle repair students at Liverpool City College in the UK, offering a valuable deep-dive into the fundamentals of automatic transmission systems. Led by Stuart McLeod, ZF Aftermarket technical support and training lead, the session focused on L1 transmission training, guiding students through the core principles, components and servicing techniques involved in ZF automatic transmissions, a vital area of knowledge for technicians working with modern vehicles. “During the day of training, we went through the fundamental operation of a ZF automatic transmission,” said McLeod. “We covered...
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Bosch eXchange alternators from Bernolákovo

As the only Bosch plant in the world for alternator reconditioning, the Bernolákovo site in Slovakia represents a cutting-edge asset for the firm when it comes to resource-saving circular economy in the automotive aftermarket. Every remanufactured alternator that comes from the Bernolákovo site is part of the Bosch eXchange program. (more…)
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Juratek warns against use of copper grease when fitting replacement brake pads

Frasle Mobility braking specialist, Juratek, is warning technicians and garages against the "outdated practice" of using copper grease when fitting replacement brake pads – a move that it claims "can do more harm than good in today’s sophisticated braking systems". (more…)
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Highway Automotive focuses on A/C compressor fault diagnosis and replacement

The compressor is central to the air conditioning (A/C) system as it compresses and circulates the refrigerant around the system’s sealed loop. After the refrigerant cools down in the condenser, it flows through the thermal expansion valve (TXV) to the evaporator and then returns to the compressor for the cycle to be repeated for as long as the A/C is in use. (more…)
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Running Clearance in detail

Achieving the optimum running clearance between the brake pad and disc will help avoid overheating. Brakes can overheat for a number of reasons. One of the most common, and most easily solved, is the incorrect setting of the running clearance between the brake pad and disc. This can lead to the following problems: When clearance is …

December
21
2022

Fluid Contamination from Hose Degradation explained by Continental

When an oil or transmission cooler fails, the fluids can make their way into the cooling system which can result in hose degradation from the inside out causing premature failure. If this occurs, it is critical to flush the entire system to remove the fluids and prevent damage.

December
17
2022

ABS Sensor Damage

Damage to disc with ABS sensor

December
10
2022

Preventing Premature Cooling System Water Pump Failure

Keep the cooling system free of debris and corrosion to prevent premature water pump failure

December
5
2022

Why headlights can become suddenly misaligned

Headlights becoming misaligned all by themselves shouldn’t really happen. Once they’ve been aligned, they should stay that way until the owner or repair shop decides to intervene. But, like many other things that “shouldn’t really” happen, it does occur from time to time. The most important causes are as follows: Something has broken. The internal …

December
1
2022

Battery Health & Safety Guide

The handling and proper use of lead-acid batteries is not hazardous provided appropriate facilities are available and reasonable care is taken. Below we have listed potential hazards that may arise, the precautions to taken to minimise such hazards and the action to be taken in the event of an accident or emergency situation. Sulphuric Acid …

November
27
2022

Chain wear and stretch

Chain wear and stretch caused bottles to fall to the floor, resulting in significant production loss. Chain vibration caused stress and eventual failure of bearings, and they had to be replaced too often. The plant was also having issues with grease and rust accumulating on the chain.

November
20
2022

Brake Pads Trouble Tracers

Brake Pads Trouble Tracers

November
15
2022

How to Use the Continental Krikit Gauge

Proper belt tension is essential for the life of a serpentine belt, pulleys, and components on the drive belt system. Continental’s Krikit gauge can help you achieve correct tension to avoid belt slippage, belt wear and damage to the belt drive components.

November
10
2022

Air Springs Guide

This Information is designed to help when servicing Air springs

November
1
2022