January/February 2014

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January/February | 2014 | Vol. 4, No. 1

The Technicals

Battery testing basics Page 13 | Regular testing prevents problems for your customers and increases battery sales

Brake pad and rotor technology B Pa 24 | What you need to know about formulations Page an and legislation to help your customers

Advances in ride control Page 34 | Getting up-to-speed on electronic suspension control

Check engine light diagnostics C Pa 50 | Ignoring simple procedures greatly complicates the Page di diagnostics that need to get done fast

Departments Straight Talk You added what? | Page 6

Tech tips From a battery drain to the fuel pump blues | Page 66

Tool Review Mac Tools cordless 3/8-inch wrench | Page 60 Technical Service Bulletins New TSBs from Mazda, GM, Volkswagen and more | Page 64

Quik-Link Your connection to free information | Page 68 The Toy Chest New and innovative equipment for your tool chest and shop | Page 71

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