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    Photo: Continental Automotive Systems Inc.
    The formula of Continental’s ATE SL.6 Brake Fluid features additives that protect against rust and corrosion, which Continental says makes the brakes more resistant and durable.
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    VIP Tires & Wheels
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    Three Tips From a World Class Technician

    Madison Gehring
    July 8, 2024
    John Bemis, lead technician at VIP Tires & Service’s store in Bangor, Maine, was recently recognized as a World Class Technician.
    Photo: Amsoil
    “Ensuring the longest life for (vehicles) requires using specialized lubricants formulated for the specific operating conditions of that application,” says Shawn Swaverly, senior marketing manager, Amsoil.
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    Trends in Oil and Lube Service

    Kim Klimas
    Aug. 23, 2024
    The evolution of engine technologies leads to fuel efficiency and maximum power for drivers, but it also relies on engine oil performance.
    Photo: Chemours Co.
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    The Future of Automotive A/C Service

    Madison Gehring
    July 12, 2024
    From cost-effective leak detection methods to the transition to eco-friendly refrigerants, we delve into the emerging trends and innovations in automotive A/C technology with ...
    Mitchell 1
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    TPMS: GMC Acadia 2023

    Mitchell 1
    May 9, 2024
    How to program the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on the 2023 GMC Acadia.

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    Photo: Mitchell 1
    When removing the sensor, place the wheel and tire onto the tire changer so the sensor is at the bottom and 270 degrees from the mounting/demounting head.
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    TPMS: Nissan Altima — 2022

    Mitchell 1
    Jan. 4, 2024
    How to service the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Nissan Altima.

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    TPMS: Kia Soul — 2022

    Mitchell 1
    Dec. 23, 2023
    DESCRIPTION & OPERATION The Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) continuously monitors pressure and temperature inside the tire in order to warn the driver of the changes...

    Fig 1
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    TPMS: Lexus - IS Series - 2020-22

    Mitchell 1
    Dec. 21, 2023
    How to reset the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in Lexus IS Series models, 2020-2022.

    Photo: Mitchell 1
    When memorizing the tire pressure sensor ID, hold the activation tool against the side of the tire, near the valve stem.
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    TPMS: Infiniti Q5 — 2023

    Mitchell 1
    Dec. 21, 2023
    DESCRIPTION & OPERATION A tire pressure sensor integrated with a valve is installed in each wheel and transmits a detected air pressure signal in the form of a radio wave....

    Photo: Mitchell 1
    A single TPMS hardware configuration is used.
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    TPMS: 2022 Land Rover Discovery

    Mitchell 1
    Dec. 15, 2023
    DESCRIPTION & OPERATIONThe purpose of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is to assist the driver in maintaining the vehicle's tire pressures at the optimum level in order...

    MTD
    From left, ATEQ's Mike Rose, Bartec’s Scot Holloway, Continental’s Sean Lannoo and Schrader's Yanick Leduc say TPMS jobs are being made more difficult and taking longer to complete because technicians' tools aren't regularly accessing and downloading the available updated procedures.
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    Coalition: TPMS Software Updates Would Solve Many Issues for Technicians

    Joy Kopcha
    Nov. 2, 2023
    It's been more than a decade since tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) were mandated into use in the U.S., But help lines to TPMS tool and sensor makers are lighting up with...

    Photo: Automotive Career Development Center
    'If you employ a younger person, talk about higher education,' says Van Batenburg. 'Offer them an incentive.'
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    When Techs Learn More, You Earn More

    Craig Van Batenburg
    Oct. 9, 2023
    Your new hires need to know more than tires and alignments. They need a solid background in automotive theory. But theory is about the least likely subject a young technician ...

    Photo: Hunter Engineering Co.
    Hunter Engineering sees a growing opportunity for tire dealers to maximize their alignment systems and services by doing ADAS calibrations, too. “If they don’t take advantage of their opportunities, someone else surely will,” says Ryan Gerber.
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    ADAS 101: What Tire Dealers Need to Know

    Madison Gehring
    Oct. 4, 2023
    As Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology becomes more common in vehicles on American roadways, there’s a growing market to maintain, inspect and calibrate the many...

    Photo: ATEQ
    The biggest thing to keep in mind regarding TPMS and performance vehicles, according to Mike Rose, OEM and industrial sales manager from ATEQ, is the speed at which the car's wheels are spinning.
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    HP & UHP Tires Offer Unique TPMS Challenges

    Madison Gehring
    Aug. 29, 2023
    While most technicians are comfortable performing TPMS service on regular tires, high performance (HP) and ultra-high-performance (UHP) tires may make things trickier.

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    “The accepted knowledge is that 11% of vehicles on the road have the check engine light on,” says Jim Fish, chief marketing officer of Opus IVS, the intelligent vehicle support division of Opus Group.
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    How To Keep Diagnostic Work In-House

    Madison Gehring
    Aug. 8, 2023
    “The accepted knowledge is that 11% of vehicles on the road have the check engine light on,” says Jim Fish, chief marketing officer of Opus IVS, the intelligent vehicle support...

    Photo: Hunter Engineering Co.
    “The plus-sized package creates a different ride height by altering the manufacturer’s aiming of ADAS sensors,” says Ryan Gerber, product specialist, ADAS, Hunter Engineering Co.
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    How Altering a Vehicle’s Ride Height Can Impact ADAS

    Mike Manges
    Aug. 3, 2023
    Installing plus-size tire and wheel combinations can sometimes change a vehicle’s ride height. What impact could that have on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS?) What do...

    Photo: Mitchell 1
    When disengaging the bead, place the tire on the tire changing machine as shown here.
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    TPMS: Mitsubishi Mirage - 2022

    Mitchell 1
    Aug. 1, 2023
    OPERATIONThe signals from the TPMS transmitter are received by the ETACS-ECU (vehicles without Keyless Operation System) or KOS & OSS-ECU (vehicles with Keyless Operation System...

    Camco Tire & Auto Centetr
    Camco Tire & Auto keeps around eight different brands of antifreeze in stock at all times and mostly carries manufacturer-specific antifreeze.
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    Coolant System Best Practices

    Madison Gehring
    July 27, 2023
    To keep up with ever-changing vehicles, tire dealers may notice they are stocking up on more types and brands of antifreeze than ever before.

    Hunter Engineering Co.
    Hunter Engineering Co.'s 47th training center will open Aug. 1. on the Lincoln Tech Denver campus.
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    Hunter To Open Lincoln Tech Training Center

    July 7, 2023
    Hunter Engineering Co.'s 47th training center will open Aug. 1 on the Lincoln Tech Denver campus.

    Photos: Mitchell 1
    This shows a paddle-type bead separator at the 3 o’clock position.
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    TPMS: Ford Edge – 2023

    Mitchell 1
    June 9, 2023
    When directed to train any TPMS sensors on the Ford Edge, Mitchell 1 advises to only use the sensor training procedure outlined in this repair information. The procedure in the...