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Why Is NHTSA Involved With RTR?

Brake & Front End

NHTSA said automakers should allow access through a secure wireless connection for independent repair facilities, DIYers and consumers. People forget that the first discussions about OBDII started in 1988, and the first production vehicles took six years to be available to the public.

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Are Heavy Vehicles Difficult to Work On: What Training Will I Need?

Advanced Technology Institute

Heavy vehicles are critical to many industrial activities, including large-scale commerce, farming, construction, mining, forestry, landscaping, transportation, as well as land clearing. A heavy vehicle is defined as a vehicle that has a gross vehicle mass (weight when fully loaded) exceeding 4.5

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What Machines Are Used in Construction: Are They All Heavy Vehicle?

Advanced Technology Institute

Heavy construction vehicles are a vital part of this growth. What are some of the most common heavy vehicle construction machines and how are they used? Common Construction Vehicles The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator defines heavy vehicles as any vehicle with a gross mass of 4.5 tons or more. Safety first.

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How to Fix the Honda CR-V ‘All Wheel Drive System Problem’

RepairSmith

What’s the Difference Between a Honda FWD, 4WD, and AWD Vehicle? If your Honda vehicle shows a message saying ‘All Wheel Drive System Problem,’ it means something’s wrong with the all-wheel drive system. Issues with Clutch Mechanism The CR-V AWD system has a hydraulic clutch and a rear differential (rear diff).

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What to Do if Your Car Does Not Pass a Safety Inspection

Hollenshades Auto Service

Failing a vehicle safety inspection can be frustrating. Vehicles need to be inspected after being purchased or registered in Maryland to ensure both personal and community safety. They will also be looking at the general condition of linkage and the vacuum or hydraulic booster system’s condition.

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