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By WiperTech008
How car wiper works
Car wipers help drivers see clearly when it's raining or snowing. They’re a small but important part of the car. Here’s a simple look at how they work:
Wiper Blades
They’re just rubber (or sometimes silicone) strips that slide across your windshield to keep it clear.
Wiper Arms
The metal arms hold the blades and move them back and forth across the glass.
Wiper Motor
There’s a little electric motor under the hood that makes the arms move. It’s usually under the hood.
Linkage
This is a set of mechanical parts that connect the motor to the arms. It makes sure both arms move together smoothly.
Wiper Pivot
This is the spot where the arms are attached to the car. It lets the arms rotate as they move.
Wiper Switch
You turn the wipers on and off with a switch—usually on the dashboard or the steering wheel.
Wiper Relay
This part controls the power going to the motor. It helps the wipers run at different speeds, like slow, fast, or on and off (intermittent).
How It All Works Together
When you turn on the wipers, the switch sends a signal to the relay. The relay gives power to the motor. The motor starts spinning, and the linkage changes that spinning motion into the back-and-forth movement of the arms. They just sweep across the windshield and get rid of whatever’s in the way.
Intermittent Wiping
For light rain, you can use the intermittent setting. It makes the wipers move with short pauses in between.
Washer System
Most cars also have a washer system that sprays cleaning fluid on the windshield. When you press the washer button, a small pump sprays the fluid through nozzles to help clean the glass.
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By Counterman
link hidden, please login to view link hidden, please login to view link hidden, please login to view announced the release of 181 new numbers for January/February 2025. The company said all units are in stock and ready to ship. The new parts include:
30 Complete Strut Assemblies 11 Shock Absorber Assembly Kits 3 Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers 72 Suspension Struts 40 Shock Absorbers 25 Lift Supports
link hidden, please login to viewsaid these new part numbers cover over 30 million vehicles currently on the road in the U.S. and Canada. They include models like the Audi A4, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Charger, Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Tacoma and more. The post
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By Counterman
Lucas Oil has announced the latest addition to its vehicle performance product lineup: Lucas Emissions Clear. The company said this fuel and exhaust system cleaner addresses the need for effective solutions to reduce vehicle emissions and improve catalytic converter performance, helping vehicle owners meet strict emissions regulations.
In a news release announcing the product, the company explained that Lucas Emissions Clear Fuel and Exhaust System Cleaner targets the entire fuel delivery system, removing harmful deposits that contribute to excessive exhaust emissions. By reducing particulate matter before it reaches the catalytic converter, the product helps extend its lifespan, optimizes combustion and improves emissions catalyst effectiveness. Formulated for easy integration into routine vehicle maintenance or pre-emissions testing, Lucas Emissions Clear is a one-tank treatment that provides emissions control, promotes cleaner air quality and is compatible with any gasoline engine, the company said.
“A cleaner engine means a more efficient, more reliable car, and Lucas Emissions Clear delivers exactly that for drivers,” said
link hidden, please login to view CEO Morgan Lucas. “We take pride in helping our customers save money on repairs and maintenance. Cleaner emissions not only contribute to a healthier environment, but also extend the lifespan of exhaust systems, providing long-term financial benefits for drivers and helping to meet more stringent regulations. With this product, we are making it easier and more affordable to maintain optimal performance and compliance with emissions standards.” Designed for environmentally conscious vehicle owners, fleet managers, automotive enthusiasts and drivers seeking improved fuel efficiency and performance, Lucas Oil said its Emissions Clear can cut harmful pollutants by up to 90% while delivering up to 5% improvement in fuel economy.
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By Counterman
Hunter Engineering has introduced a website that breaks down sophisticated ADAS procedures and terminology into easy-to-understand topics, as a means to help simplify the ever-complicating conversations around ADAS.
Available for free to access and use, Hunter’s interactive ADAS Learning Tool works on touchscreen tablets or desktop computers. Designed to assist counter workers or allow customers to explore on their own, the tool succinctly answers many of the why, when and how questions both shops and consumers have regarding ADAS calibrations,
link hidden, please login to view explained. “ADAS has received plenty of attention the past several years, but comparatively little of it deals with talking to actual vehicle owners,” said Tommy Maitz, Hunter director of marketing. “This learning tool will help shops have more informative and effective conversations with their customers about which systems are included on their cars, and the need for calibrations.”
The tool begins by separating ADAS procedures into four main categories – camera, radar, ultrasound, internal – and provides brief overviews and images for each type to aid with in-person discussions. From there, a user can examine the color-coded vehicle image to learn about the specific functions and locations of ADAS components, and when calibrations would be recommended or required.
Also included on the page are extensive lists of the names OEMs use for the ADAS systems across their models, color-coded to locations on the image. Although the names vary widely across the dozens of OEMs, the functions usually fall into one of the four main categories, Hunter said.
“While shops generally know much more about ADAS than their customers at this point, there’s still some confusion and uncertainty when they talk to them,” Maitz said. “This tool is a quick and easy way for everyone to understand the concepts and get on the same ADAS page.”
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By Counterman
FCS announced the release of 116 new part numbers for December. The new coverage expands FCS’s offerings on complete strut assemblies, suspension struts, shock absorbers, lift supports, shock absorber assembly kits, shock absorber conversion kits and air spring to coil spring conversion kits.
The new numbers include:
1 Air Spring to Coil Spring Conversion Kit 2 Shock Absorber Conversion Kits 7 Shock Absorber Assembly Kits 8 Complete Strut Assemblies 3 Hydraulic Suspension Struts 2 Hydraulic Shock Absorbers 35 Shock Absorbers 57 Suspension Struts 1 Trunk Lid Lift Support
link hidden, please login to view said all the units are in stock and ready to ship. They cover applications such as the Chevrolet Equinox, Nissan Altima, Chrysler 300 and more. According to the company, the new numbers represent over 23 million vehicles on the U.S. and Canadian roads today.
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