Auto Service Blogs
Some 2007-08 Subaru Legacy models with four-speed automatic transmissions may produce a fluid leak from the rear differential. Subaru says the leakage only occurs on vehicles without stability control, and is due to insufficient clearance between the rear differential cover and gasket.
HERNDON, Va. — Volkswagen Group of America Inc. is recalling 33,168 Golfs and Golf Sportwagens in the U.S. to address a rollaway risk. Another 24,123 vehicles are also being recalled in Canada.
Owners of 2007 Dodge Ram truck, Durango, Nitro and Dakota, as well as Jeep Liberty, Grand Cherokee and Commander models (all with 3.7-liter engines) may complain of a high-pitched whistle-type noise when driving. According to Chrysler, the condition is most obvious under light acceleration in the 1,200 to 2,000 rpm range.
WASHINGTON — The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has relisted the Taobao.com platform of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group as a "notorious market" for counterfeit products, specifically counterfeit auto parts.
Some 2007-08 Suzuki XL7 SUVs with rear air conditioning systems may illuminate the check engine light and log trouble code P0128 (engine coolant temperature below thermostat regulating temperature) in PCM memory.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. —Continental Tire the Americas' Best Drive L.L.C. commercial service unit has opened its 21st service facility in the U.S., in Kansas City, and plans to open outlets in eight more states by 2018.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Lube-Tech & Partners L.L.C. has acquired Mighty Auto Parts franchises in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
AKRON — Spare tires seem to be a hot topic these days. No, not said in jest about the extra weight that may inevitably happen as we head into the holiday season, but rather the extra weight that is no longer a staple in new vehicles.