Road to AAPEX Ep. 1: The future legacy of the automotive aftermarket
IT'S HERE!! 🚗💫 Episode 1 of Road to AAPEX Season III has arrived!
We kick off by looking at the future legacy of the automotive aftermarket. Join Babcox Media's Joe Keene at Cleveland’s Crawford Museum to explore the evolution of modern vehicles.
Editor David Sickels charts the history of the aftermarket and key manufacturing processes, while Scott Shriber examines the logistics and distribution networks for delivering parts to repair shops.
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COMING SOON💫Join us on the Road to AAPEX III, where the heartbeat of the aftermarket resonates through the stories of its finest.
In partnership with Babcox Media, Road to AAPEX III will profile the premium brands and trailblazing individuals that make the aftermarket go.
Featuring an in-depth look at the evolution of parts distribution and the genius of a logistics system that delivers automotive parts fast and accurately. Our hosts will visit the assembly line and meet in the boardrooms of our industry’s titans of manufacturing.
Follow along in our third rendition of this exciting series! Visit our YouTube and stay tuned for new episodes! https://bit.ly/3L0myNT
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What Constitutes A Quality Wheel Hub Assembly?
Learn about the vital components of a wheel hub assembly and how they work together to ensure safe and smooth driving. Our latest video explores the factors that make a high-quality hub assembly, from spindle design to seals and more. Sponsored by The Group Training Academy. Click the link to watch now: https://bit.ly/4beO2dS
Understanding Fuel Trims
Learn how modern vehicles adapt fuel trims for altitude changes in our sponsored video by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper. Click the link to watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/3IEMHRi
Happy Holidays
We would like to wish all of our fantastic readers a safe and Happy Holidays! ☃️
Stay warm!
Preventing Cavitation
🚗 Did you know those little marks on your water pump aren't caused by metal-eating worms? It's cavitation, and it's wreaking havoc on your engine. Learn how to protect your vehicle by clicking the link to watch the full video: https://bit.ly/470jiuE
This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
#CarTips #EngineHealth
Two Wire CAN Bus Technology
🔧 Ever wondered how your car's electronic brain works? 🧠 Uncover the secrets of the Hi-Speed CAN bus, connecting engine, ABS, and more!
🚗 Click the link to watch the full video and explore how data networks tackle torque steer challenges in modern vehicles. 🎥 https://bit.ly/3sCJJZ7
This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper
Anti-Sway/Anti-Roll Bar Service
Your car's unsung heroes: Anti-sway bars! Learn how these unassuming components impact your vehicle's ride and handling. Watch our video to uncover their crucial role in your car's performance: https://bit.ly/3Mw0fkE
This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper
ADAS and Alignment
Dive into the world of ADAS and alignment angles. Click the link to watch the full video and learn how even minor changes can impact these systems: https://bit.ly/48YycDW
Tech IQ- CVT Transmissions
Join in on our newest Tech IQ video. Andrew Markel teaches us some similarities and differences between CVT transmission and your everyday automatic transmission.
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P0456 and P0442 Codes
To determine whether you have a leak, the EVAP system generates a vacuum when turned off by using cool air to contract. If the pressure sensor doesn't sense a vacuum, that means you've got a leak.
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3DgSObG
Tech IQ: Parasitic Draw Testing and Scan Tools
Having trouble correctly diagnosing an issue with your vehicle? Learn more about performing parasitic draw tests with Andrew!
Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/3Ns3Ocw
Tech IQ: Ambient Temperature
Don’t just look at the pressures inside the system, but also look at the sensors on the vehicle. 🧰
Learn more in this video.
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#AirCondition #Ambient #Temperature #AutoRepair
Tech IQ: Pivot Blocks
It doesn’t matter if it’s an oil pan drain plug, a water pump, a brake caliper, or any component on a vehicle that has a torque specification. If you’re working on one of these jobs, there is a small piece that could cause you a lot of grief if you’re not careful.
Learn more in this video.
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#AutoRepair #PivotBlocks #Technicians
ABS Speed Sensors
Active wheel speed sensors function more like a wheel position sensor rather than a simple speed sensor. They can generate a signal from extremely low speeds, which makes them the perfect counterpart for ADAS features.
Learn more about ABS speed sensors in this video. ⬇️
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#ABSSensor #AutoRepair #Technicians
VVT Systems
It's best practice to always replace related components in sets. 🚗
Learn more in this video. ⬇️
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#VVTSystems #AutoRepair #Technicians
Tech IQ: Avoiding Clutch Mistakes
Do you know the main killer of clutches? 🤔
Find out in this video! 👇
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#Clutch #TechIQ #Technicians #AutoRepair
Tech IQ: Crank Shaft Position Sensors
In the late 1970s and 1980s, crank shaft position sensors were introduced on some very early motors and are still being used in modern vehicles.
Check out this video to learn more! 👇
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#CrankShaft #PositionSensors #AutoRepair
