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4 days ago · Abra, CARSTAR, and Fix Auto USA Celebrate Top Award Winners at Closing Gala for Group U.S. Conference. FenderBender Staff Reporters. Oct. 12, 2024. Franchise partners were honored for their achievements in operational performance, length of rental, community involvement, and engagement,
10 Missions Media Acquired by Endeavor Business Media
June 1, 2022. Endeavor Business Media has acquired FenderBender parent company 10 Missions Media. June 1, 2022 Endeavor Business Media on Wednesday announced the acquisition of 10 Missions Media, a Minnesota-based company producing leading media brands in multiple segments of the automotive aftermarket, including independent repair facilities ...
A look at alternative refrigerants to R-134a - FenderBender and …
Feb 4, 2022 · R-744 is the refrigerant name for carbon dioxide (CO 2) and has been in use as a refrigerant since the mid-nineteenth century reaching its peak use in the 1920s.With the introduction of CFCs that operated at much lower pressures, the use of CO 2 as a refrigerant declined. While many automotive manufacturers are using R-1234yf in new vehicles, German brands like Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, and ...
A Solid Approach to A-Pillar Repairs | FenderBender and ABRN
Dec 31, 2019 · The most basic design of the upper A-pillar is a two-piece, inner and outer configuration that may also include reinforcements at specific locations to add strength. These locations are usually at the upper and lower ends of the windshield location. For repairs this is the simplest type of construction to repair, section or replace.
How to read automotive wiring diagrams - FenderBender and ABRN
Jan 27, 2017 · Figure 4 is a typical automotive wiring diagram that shows a radiator cooling fan circuit. Two fuses (40 and 10A) power the circuit and are directly connected to the vehicle’s battery (Hot at all times). There are three relays that connect power to the cooling fans and control low and high speeds.
Hub bearing dos and don'ts | FenderBender and ABRN
Sep 22, 2015 · Reset the bearing and level the knuckle. When the new bearing is installed the hub needs to be pressed into the bearing. It is very important to fully support the complete bearing on the opposite side of the hub that is being pressed. This will help to ensure that the new hub is being pressed into place correctly.
Training: Frame Rail Realities | FenderBender and ABRN
Jan 1, 2020 · Notch each corner of the frame rail remaining on the vehicle with a 6mm triangle-shaped notch so that when you bend the 6mm flange down to a taper, all the notched corners close up again. Slide the new rail onto the old rail. It may be necessary to hammer-and-dolly the old rail to accept the new rail evenly.
Diesel NOx sensor technology | FenderBender and ABRN
Jan 1, 2020 · This signal (along with the NOx sensor signal) is used by the ECM to adjust DEF dosing for maximum SCR catalyst efficiency. Benefits of the Delphi ammonia sensor include optimizing performance of the SCR catalyst, enabling the use of an optimally-sized SCR catalyst, and helping to provide SCR system diagnostics.
Honda Updates Post-Scan, Calibration Position Statement
May 23, 2019—Honda recently issued a new position statement on post-collision diagnostic scan and calibration requirements for Honda and Acura vehicles. It's the position of American Honda that all vehicles involved in a collision must have the following minimum diagnostic scans, inspections, or calibrations done to avoid improper repair.
Weld bonding: Understanding the technicalities and the techniques
Jul 10, 2015 · Along with STRSW, the weld bonding process uses a structural metal adhesive in the middle of a joint or assembly. The STRSW can weld right through the adhesive to provide a complete, bonded interface for replacing structural or non-structural autobody panels. The adhesive significantly increases the strength of the joint.