Engine Maintenance: The Ins and Outs of Timing Belt Replacement Recommended replacement intervals for timing belts are all over the map these days. Mileage and time suggestions can vary widely, so examine accessory belts and factor in the use of the car and its maintenance history. More

Diagnostic Solutions: Modern Battery Design and Testing Modern battery technology is changing the way we deal with battery testing and replacement. More

Tech Tip: Headlamp Restoration - Let's Make It Perfectly Clear Technicians can easily fix cloudy headlights without a costly replacement. Over time, headlamp lenses can haze over from the effects of sunlight, pollution, car wash chemicals and road grit, blocking light output and reducing nighttime driving visibility. More

NAPA AUTO PARTS Spotlights Key Brake-Related Warning Signs, Encourages Preventive Maintenance Pressing down on the brakes and not knowing how well they'll perform can be an unnerving situation. Given that Americans spend 4.2 billion hours a year constantly using their brakes in traffic, it's obvious proactive brake maintenance is important. However, since brake replacement time frames vary anywhere between 30,000 and 60,000 miles, recognizing brake warning signs is imperative to avoid a complete... More

Tech Feature: Servicing Diesels in Your Shop Is there a diesel in your service bay? Maybe not now, but there definitely will be in your future. You're going to see trucks as well as SUVs and passenger cars. Mercedes-Benz produced a 3.0L V6 diesel-powered SUV for the 2008 model year and Volkswagen has a Twinturbo 5.0L V10 diesel engine in its Touareg. As the automakers focus on better fuel economy, you might say the diesels are coming again. More

Autolite Team Dispels the 100,000 Mile Tune Up Myth As some auto manufacturers recommend 100,000-plus mile spark plug replacements, many consumers seem to believe that all cars have "100,000 mile plugs"... to the detriment of their car's fuel efficiency and performance. More

Toyota 4Runner Drive Belt Noise Creates Driver Tension Some Toyota 4Runner drivers may complain of a “squealing” or “chirping” sound from the accessory drive belt when the engine is first started. An improved auto tensioner assembly, flange bolt, V-rib belt and service procedure have been developed to correct the condition. More

Dispelling the Myths: NAPA AUTO PARTS Identifies Common Myths and Provides the Facts As the weather begins to warm up for most of the country, drivers begin thinking of spring and the services needed to maintain their vehicles now that winter has passed. Unfortunately, it's during this time of year, that automotive myths are often unintentionally perpetuated. Knowing which stories are myths and which ones are fact can be difficult. More

Permatex Online Video Shows How to Clear Up Cloudy Headlight Lenses With the help of a new online video from Permatex, a leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, technicians and DIYers alike can see how easy it is to restore cloudy, yellowed, and scratched plastic headlight lenses to "like new" clarity with the Permatex Headlight Lens Restoration Kit. More

MRSA: It Was Just a Little Scratch MRSA. No, it's not a new automotive acronym, and no it does not mean "mister service advisor." You need to be aware of MRSA and what it means to everyone, especially people like us whose skin is frequently scratched and punctured on the job. WARNING: This article contains graphic images of wounds. More