Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In this episode of Inside the Brands, we take a closer look at Chryslers Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) system on models like the Challenger, Charger, 300, and Grand Cherokee from 2011-2015. Just install the unit and connect the fluid and electrical connections. This video is sponsored by CRP.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In this episode of Inside the Brands, we take a closer look at Chryslers Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) system on models like the Challenger, Charger, 300, and Grand Cherokee from 2011-2015. Just install the unit and connect the fluid and electrical connections. This video is sponsored by CRP.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 30, 2024

Transmission Fluid Hydraulics and Shifting To understand why using the correct transmission fluid is necessary, you first have to know how the transmission fluid flows inside an automatic transmission. This is basic hydraulics. These oxidized molecules like to stick together because they are electrically charged.

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Automotive Training Centre

MAY 16, 2024

As the automotive industry evolves, vehicles are no longer simple machines but complex interconnected systems that blend hardware and software. In the ultra-connected landscape, preventive maintenance also includes monitoring the vehicle’s software health.

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Alex's Autohaus

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Power steering is now offered in a few different ways; hydraulic, electrical, and more recently, drive-by-wire. On nearly all vehicles, there is a steering column connecting the steering wheel to the wheels themselves using a system called a rack and pinion. Drive-by-wire is a variation of electrical power steering.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 20, 2025

The new BendPak PL-6000DCX builds on the success of the PL-6000DC parking lift with a wider platform that improves access to vehicles parked on the bottom level. Each lift can accommodate two vehicles, including cars, SUVs and light trucks. It is designed to be ganged together via shared columns to fit more lifts in less space.

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Automotive Training Centre

MAY 15, 2024

Electric vehicles (EVs) represent a significant shift in automotive technology, and as a result, automotive school training emphasizes sustainability and innovation. However, like any vehicle, EVs come with their own set of maintenance challenges, especially when it comes to braking systems.

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 10, 2025

The torque-vectoring differentials can control the amount of power going to each wheel connected to the axle using hydraulics or electric solenoids. Some high-horsepower front-wheel-drive vehicles have a basic torque-vectoring differential (such as the Ford Fiesta RS) to control torque steer.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 15, 2024

Like internal combustion vehicles, many service procedures are identical for EVs and hybrids. With these vehicles, the major aggravation for shops is brake noise and uneven brake pad wear. With these vehicles, the major aggravation for shops is brake noise and uneven brake pad wear. What should you worry about?

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Whether you’re servicing a pickup truck with active dampeners and air ride or a luxury sedan with hydraulic dampeners, these systems have faced their fair share of criticism from technicians over the years. Active suspension systems have come a long way since they were first introduced for performance vehicles.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 7, 2024

Load Management For Steering Systems In the late 1990s, engineers and OEMs predicted a future where 42-volt electrical architecture would be a standard feature on all new vehicles. This high-voltage system was a solution for the power required for loads such as electric power steering. What happened?

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Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the late 1990s, engineers and OEMs predicted a future where 42-volt electrical architecture would be a standard feature on all new vehicles. This high-voltage system was a solution for the power required for loads such as electric power steering. It is what made electric power steering possible with 12-volt systems.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Electric power steering (EPS) has been around for more than 20 years. Today’s systems have been refined and can even steer the vehicle independent of the driver. What has changed the most is the connection the electric power steering control module has with the vehicle. EPS has also improved over the years.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Electric power steering (EPS) has been around for more than 20 years. Today’s systems have been refined and can even steer the vehicle independent of the driver. What has changed the most is the connection the electric power steering control module has with the vehicle. EPS has also improved over the years.

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Alex's Autohaus

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This focus on staying on the forefront of automotive development, as important to the vehicle’s identity as it’s been, brings with it unforeseen production oversights that can come back to haunt owners down the line. Faulty or worn control arms will cause the vehicle to behave unexpectedly over bumps and dips in the road surface.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 26, 2024

Scania continues to expand its offer regarding battery-electric vehicle trucks by introducing more electric machines, axle configurations and cab alternatives, plus a number of power take-off solutions. We constantly hear stories about drivers that were sceptical at first, but then fell in love with their electric trucks.”

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 10, 2025

They may come into your shop saying that their vehicle doesnt sound right, but they cant give you any more details. So, how do you recognize when a vehicle is exhibiting signs of memory steer, and what can cause it? Or, the vehicle may exhibit a moderate to severe pull in one direction after completing a turn.

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CATI

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Many graduates of diesel mechanic courses enter the workforce as general diesel mechanics, while others specialize in specific vehicles, equipment, or systems. This specialization requires expertise in diesel engines, hydraulics, and complex electrical systems. Here are four in-demand specializations to consider.

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Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 4, 2024

Embarking on a career after auto mechanic training is exciting, especially for those with a passion for vehicles and a knack for problem-solving. In the classroom, students learn the foundational theories of automotive mechanics, including various vehicle systems servicing and operation.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With even the most basic vehicles having more than 10 modules connected to hundreds of circuits, there is always a possibility that wires can get crossed. To avoid damage and possible fires, engineers have devised two strategies that can be called the “immune system” for the electrical system.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 18, 2024

A hybrid vehicle recharges its high voltage battery through the use of regenerative braking. With regenerative braking, instead of just wasting that energy by releasing it into the air, the vehicle takes it and places it in a box in the back of a car to save it as stored energy. Here’s the short answer.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Electric power steering (EPS) has become a game-changer in the world of electric vehicles (EVs). Unlike traditional hydraulic power steering systems, EPS utilizes electric motors and electronic control units to assist the driver in steering the vehicle.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Going this far would be unimaginable for most internal combustion powered vehicles. When you hit the brake pedal on most internal combustion vehicles, hydraulic pressure is generated by the master cylinder and sent to the calipers. The hydraulic pressure causes the calipers to clamp down on the brake pads and rotor.

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Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Roll bars, also known as sway bars or anti-roll bars, are responsible for controlling body roll when a vehicle goes around a turn. When a vehicle goes around a turn, the weight will transfer from one side to the other, compressing the outside suspension. How do they do this?

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 23, 2024

While there is no stand-alone belt section for the ASE G1, belts appear in the task lists for Steering, HVAC and Electrical. According to one belt supplier, as little as 5% of rib material loss and surface wear can affect how the belt performs, and just 10% belt slippage can affect the overall drivability of a vehicle. Cold start c.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Road test the vehicle to normal operation; retrieve and record diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Fluid Types Hydraulic components need clean fluid that is of the correct viscosity to control the input and output of the transmission. These oxidized molecules like to stick together because they are electrically charged.

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Automotive Training Centre

AUGUST 13, 2024

Furthermore, understanding automotive basics enhances confidence and independence, allowing women to make informed decisions about vehicle maintenance and purchases. By acquiring technical expertise, women can empower themselves to pursue careers in automotive fields, contributing to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 1, 2024

When a vehicle performs an ADAS, ABS or stability control systems correction, the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) generates pressure to apply the brakes at a corner of the vehicle. First, the valve block can have an accumulator that stores hydraulic pressure against a spring. The pressure can come from two sources.

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Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

When a vehicle performs an ADAS, ABS or stability control systems correction, the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) generates pressure to apply the brakes at a corner of the vehicle. First, the valve block can have an accumulator that stores hydraulic pressure against a spring. The pressure can come from two sources.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Rotary, part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG), a Dover company, is expanding its vehicle service offerings with the release of the new LT35A Air-Hydraulic Lifting Table. The LT35A runs on shop air-hydraulic operation, so electrical power is not needed to use the table. With a 3,500-lb. The 3,000-lb.

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Automotive Training Centre

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It then covers preventive maintenance and service of wheels, tires, hubs, bearings, and hydraulic brake systems, providing a strong foundation in core automotive skills. You’ll leave our auto mechanic program ready to diagnose and repair vehicles for clients. You can stay in class and do theory all day.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 12, 2025

Automotive lifts are essential tools that revolutionize how mechanics approach vehicle maintenance. In this comprehensive guide, well explore the importance of vehicle lifts, their types, installation processes, and maintenance tips to ensure long-term performance. Why Automotive Lifts Are a Must-Have for Vehicle Repair Shops?

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RepairSmith

MARCH 10, 2025

It controls fluid flow for smooth gear shifts and works with solenoids , sensors, and hydraulic circuits to automate shifting. Type of valve body : Your vehicle may have an electronic or hydraulic valve body, which can impact the price. Unplug all electrical connectors from the valve body, noting their positions for reassembly.

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Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 27, 2024

A hybrid vehicle is a different animal than many of us are used to seeing. After all, if the engine of a typical vehicle stalled out at a traffic light, the driver of that vehicle would know something was wrong with it. If that same vehicle still drove with the engine off, then that would mean they were probably going down hill.

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Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

and Canadian claims data on battery electric vehicles (BEVs), mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) — highlighting how differences in their complexity and construction are affecting claim costs and repair operations. and $5,302 in Canada, according to the report.

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Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

and Canadian claims data on battery electric vehicles (BEVs), mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) — highlighting how differences in their complexity and construction are affecting claim costs and repair operations. and $5,302 in Canada, according to the report.

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Brake & Front End

AUGUST 8, 2024

It could be a Chevy pickup truck with active dampeners and air ride or a Mercedes S-Class with ABC hydraulic dampeners. Active suspension can react to various chassis and driver inputs to improve vehicle control and comfort. These systems include hydraulic, magnetic and air-ride systems.

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