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Odomoters keep rising, boosting aftermarket

Auto Service World

As the age of cars and light trucks continue to rise, vehicle odometer readings continue to climb, driving growth in the aftermarket for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. In 2013, the average light vehicle’s odometer in the U.S. In 2013, the average car had more miles on its odometer than the typical light truck.

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2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible Packs Awesome Looks, Will Hang With Hellcats

autoevolution

The answer is no, but only when talking about 2013 and 2014 model year cars, because those are the only ones to feature the so-called “Trinity” V8 engine, an underrated masterpiece. Is there a more awesome S197 Mustang than the Shelby GT500? It’s an interesting story, actually.

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Nissan CVT Clutch Point Relearn Procedure

Brake & Front End

Models 2013 -2019 Sentra 2013 – 2019 Versa Sedan 2014 -2019 Versa The Nissan XTRONIC CVT transmission can offer a dramatic improvement in fuel economy up to 10% or more compared to previous CVT transmissions for comparable vehicles. The control system keep the engine from revving too fast at high speeds and minimize noise.

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BMW Keys and CBS Maintenance

Brake & Front End

For example, the oil change interval is determined from a combination of the engine oil condition sensor, which monitors the oil condition, oil level and oil temperature, and from additional algorithms using these parameters: During a vehicle write-up, BMW recommends reading the key most regularly used for the vehicle, not a spare or secondary key.

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Range Rover Common Problems

Alex's Autohaus

BMW V8 engines prone to valve cover gasket leaks 2006-2009: 4.2L Supercharged engines commonly experience timing cover leaks 2010-2012: 5.0L naturally aspirated and supercharged engines both show oil leak issues around 60,000 miles 2013-2016: Continued issues with timing cover leaks on 5.0L

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Honda Civic, Accord, and CRV- Common Maintenance Problems and How to Avoid Them

Tomorrow's Technician

Honda Civic: Transmission and Engine Problems If you have a Honda Civic in your bay, you may have heard of transmission issues, mainly with the older models that have CVT transmissions. Another thing to watch out for with the 9 th generation Civic is the engine block. Yikes, right? Overheating can be caused by low coolant levels.

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AAR vs Standard Tripod CV Axle Socket Design

Brake & Front End

Traditional Tripod AAR Tripod The Key Advantages of the AAR Socket Design include: Precision OE Engineering. With Tighter OE Tolerances, AAR axles are manufactured to meet precise OE engineering standards, resulting in less vibration and noise. By using Premium high-grade materials, it is engineered to withstand more stress and wear.