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What should you watch out for when using and replacing brake fluid?

What should you watch out for when using and replacing brake fluid?

1) When the brake fluid is mixed with mineral oil, the brake fluid should be completely replaced. For example, when gasoline, diesel or engine oil is inadvertently mixed into the brake system using synthetic brake fluid, it is likely to reduce the braking effect due to the incompatibility of the oil.

2) Brake fluids of different types or different grades must not be mixed. For brake systems with special requirements, a specific grade of brake fluid should be added. Due to different brake fluid formulations of different types or brands, the mismatched or refilled brands may cause the brake fluid quality index to drop and fail to meet the braking requirements. Even those brands that are more miscible and indicate that they can be mixed or replaced may not be used as well, and it is best not to use them for a long time.

ELECTRONIC HANDBRAKES AND REPLACEMENT

The automotive electronic handbrake is mainly used for long-term braking after parking. Like our traditional mechanical handbrake, with the development of the electronic parking brake system, the function of the electronic handbrake has been extended from the basic parking function to the automatic parking. The function (AUTO HOLD) allows the driver to stop braking when the vehicle is stopped. Let us know the functions of the electronic handbrake and the automatic parking.

Do you know the time of transmission oil change?

The gearbox is an important part of the car, keeping it in good working condition to avoid some problems in the car , and replacing the gearbox oil is an important part of the gearbox maintenance. The transmission oil not only provides lubrication and cleaning for the entire transmission system, but also achieves heat dissipation, which protects the transmission from normal operation and extends its service life. Therefore, be sure to change the oil of the transmission oil regularly.

Why is it necessary to have a car scanner?

Car scanner is basically a tool used to diagnose the fault codes generated in the car due to some malfunctioning. It can be malfunctioning in engine or electrical system or in the braking system or any of the systems available inside a car. This malfunctioning generates fault codes and sent it to the ECM (Engine Control Module) and that codes get saved in the ECM memory. The scanner search for this DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) in the ECM memory and display it to the operator.

How to scan a car and what does the scanner tells you after the diagnostic test?

 

To scan the car, there is a 16 pin connector also called OBD II socket under the steering wheel. The scanner has a 16 pin connector which will be connected to the socket and then depending on the connection options like wireless or wired connection. The connector will be linked with the scanner and then using the software inside the scanner will read the DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) stored in the memory of ECM (Electronic Control Module) of the car. Whenever there is problem in a car, the problem is detected by the dedicated system provided for that particular system.

After the detection of the trouble the ECM generates a DTC code and stores it in its memory and that code remains in the system until and unless it is removed or deleted using any scanner.

Launch X 431 Pad III – Multi brand car diagnostic scanner. One of the most advanced scanner in India.

Launch X431 Pad III is one of the most advanced car scanners available in India. It consists of multiple features for diagnostic, key coding as well as the advanced online coding functions. It has optional features and add-on like video scope, sensor box, battery box and oscilloscope, multi meter and HD module. The software for this features are already present in the device and the hardware can be bought according to the convenience. The extra features and the online coding functions in this device make it the one of the most advanced scanners in India.  It supports more than 140+ automobile brands and 2000+ car models making its range very wide to almost every car available in India.

What is OBD and OBD – 2

OBD is a type of protocol or simply we can call it a language which is used by the car and the scanning tool in order to understand and grab the trouble codes generated in the ECM of the car. It is a self diagnostic system with particular set of standards and it was developed by California Air Resources Board in 1982.  The OBD I was comparatively very simple and    can only diagnose the Engine control module, the fuel injection system, the exhaust gas recirculation system and the oxygen sensor.

LAUNCH X431 PAD II – Multi Car Diagnostic Scanner in India

LAUNCH X431 PAD II is the most advance android base scanning tools with 140 supported car brand and 2000 car models for high end cars with OEM equivalent car diagnostic software. X431 PAD II also supports multi graph display, large number of special function and accurate test data. What makes X431 PAD II unique from other car diagnostic tools is remote diagnostic.