ITB Episode 61: A snapshot of the AJUSA brand
Instead of focusing on a specific part or kit, this episode of Inside the Brands takes a short detour and provides a brief overview of the AJUSA brand. Founded in 1972, AJUSA is one of …
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ITB Episode 60: BMW N51/N52 Engine Bracket Bolt Failure
The N51 and N52 engines are in-line 6-cylinder gas motors used in several popular BMW models. These engines use aluminum motor mount brackets as well as aluminum bolts to secure the engine to the motor …
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ITB Episode 58: New Pentosin/Rein ATF Kits
When you change the automatic transmission fluid in a vehicle, it’s often appropriate to also change the ATF filter as well. This episode of Inside the Brands, CRP Automotive’s Marie Yeager discusses three ATF kits …
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ICYMI…ITB Episode 57: Mercedes-Benz Active Body Control System
The Mercedes-Benz ABC System does a great job assisting vehicle stability and cornering. In many ways it’s the perfect compromise between a suspension set up for comfort and one for performance. The system doesn’t come …
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ITB Episode 56: Audi/VW 2.0 TSI Water Pump Install Tips
The water pumps on Audi and VW 2.0 TSI engines have a higher than normal failure rate. Replacement is a fairly labor-intensive job, and there are a few tips to getting it done right the …
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ITB Episode 55: The importance of flushing power steering systems
Skipping a flush (and fill) of a hydraulic power steering system after a repair may seem like a good way to save a little time and money. But it can add up to big headaches …
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ITB Episode 54: How to Minimize Rack Boot Splitting
When repairing or replacing a steering rack, there’s a very simple step you can do to minimize premature splitting or tearing of the steering rack boots. After you have swapped in new parts, but before …
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ITB Episode 53: OE MINI Thermostat Failures
While the failure rate on the Mini thermostat has been a fairly common occurrence in the shops, you can minimize comebacks after the initial repair if you know what to look out for. The thermoplastic …
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ITB Episode 52: What’s in the Box? (AAE Racks and Pumps)
In this quick episode, we wanted to walk you through a few of the tools we include in each of our AAE rack and pump boxes. Power steering service tips and core return policy- We …
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ITB Episode 50: Inside the Magna X Filter
In our 50th episode of CRP’s Inside the Brands, we discuss the Magna X Filter and why we include it with every new and remanufactured rack we sell through our AAE brand. The Magna X …