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In Brief: Headlight Alignment: Winter Inspection Guide for Techs

Winter headlight inspections involve more than checking whether the bulbs work. Incorrect headlight alignment can reduce road visibility or cause glare, even when both headlights are bright. Automotive technicians inspect beam patterns, headlamp mounting, suspension condition, an...

In Brief: Hybrid Exhaust Heat Exchange: Warm-Up in Cold Weather

Some hybrid vehicles use an exhaust heat exchanger to capture heat from engine exhaust and transfer it to coolant. This can help the engine and cabin warm up faster in cold weather, potentially reducing the time the gasoline engine needs to run solely to provide heat. The ...

In Brief: Transmission Range Sensor Problems A transmission range sensor tells vehicle control modules which gear position the driver has selected. Common symptoms include no-start conditions, incorrect PRNDL displays, warning lights, and shifting concerns. A faulty sensor may pre...

In Brief: EV Drive Unit Noise: Separating Motor and Gear Sounds Electric vehicle humming, whining, or grinding can originate from motor bearings, reduction gears, wheel bearings, or other components. Motor bearing noise may change with motor speed, while gear noise can respond noticeably to driving load....

In Brief: 2027 Kia Seltos Hybrid: e-AWD Lessons for Hybrid Techs The 2027 Seltos introduces the model’s first hybrid powertrain. The hybrid combines a 1.6-litre gasoline engine with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, while electric all-wheel drive...