ProMAXX Tool Announces New Ford Oil Dipstick Removal Tool
The stainless-steel Oil Tube Extractor screws into the damaged tube and bites into the steel tube, which allows it to remove the damaged piece from the top of the block.
ProMAXX: Quickly Remove Broken Dipsticks
This tool eliminates lifting the engine and eliminates oil pan removal.
JohnDow Adds Fluid Extractors to Fluid Evacuators Line
The easy-to-use extractors are designed to remove fluids through filler ports and dipstick tubes.
JohnDow Introduces New Line of Fluid Extractors
The easy-to-use extractors are designed to remove fluids through filler ports and dipstick tubes.
Scope Accessories You Can’t Live Without
If you’re buying a new scope or upgrading one you already own, here are some accessories that can make you more productive.
Timing Belt Replacement On Honda/Acura V6 Engines
The first step in timing belt replacement is selling the job. For many years, the industry standard for belt replacement was 60,000 miles. Those of us with more experience can even remember when 30,000 miles was the norm. Over the years, the materials and processes used in timing belt manufacturing have allowed Honda to move that interval to 90,000 miles and 105,000 miles. I use the 90,000-mile mark as my signal. As a customer’s vehicle nears this indicator, remind him or her that the belt needs to be replaced.
Honda Timing Belts: The First Step In Replacement Is Selling The Job
Bob Dowie, owner of Village Auto, Chester, NY, says that the first step in timing belt replacment is selling the job. While most customers know they need to be
VW/Audi Maintenance that Drives Profits
To say that Volkswagen and Audi Group (sometimes mistakenly referred to as VAG) is a large part of the automotive scene worldwide is a gross understatement. From basic transportation to record-setting performance cars, VAG is a recognized leader in innovation and cutting-edge technology. A broad spectrum of models has put a huge number (millions) of VAG models on the road in North America, and these cars will provide many years of potential repair and service opportunities. Getting to know the various models, repair techniques and a few shortcuts will help make repairs more routine and profitable.
Tech Feature: Transmission Fluid and Filter Service
To prevent any service from being over sold or under sold, it is important to not only know that a particular service should be performed, but also why it should be performed. That knowledge can also help you spot when to recommend that service, and when not to. When speaking about transmission fluid, the short version of the explanation is that it gets dirty and wears out.
Diagnostic Solutions: Conducting Non-Intrusive Cooling System Inspections
Perhaps the best way to begin when we get a cooling system overheating complaint in our service bay is by using a series of quick, non-intrusive cooling system tests that establish the basics without removing major parts.