Hybrid Fluid Service 101
Does the phrase ”hybrid fluid maintenance” scare you? It shouldn’t. With more than 3 million hybrids on the road, and many of your customers considering purchasing one, servicing hybrid vehicles is in your future. Some special procedures must be followed when working on a hybrid.
Fuel System FAQ
How do I test the wiring for the fuel pump on a vehicle? What are the symptoms of a clogged fuel filter? What are the signs of E85 contamination? What should I do when I install the new pump and it doesn’t work? Get the answers to these questions and more in this Fuel System FAQ.
Jeep: Tapping Sound After Engine Warm Up
Some customers may experience a tapping sound from the engine compartment after engine warm up. This bulletin involves the installation of a serpentine drive belt and a new design idler pulley using a revised belt routing. MODELS: 2007–’08 (KA) Nitro
Measuring Maintenance Service Against The Competition
How well are you capturing the necessary maintenance work on each vehicle that arrives at your shop each day? Each week? Maybe you are quick to point out a dirty air filter, but gloss over those worn out wiper blades. It pays to keep track of each maintenance task for each vehicle you work on and notice trends over time. But even then, how many maintenance tasks should you expect to see each day? And, maybe more
Beyond the Warranty Maintenance Checklist
What happens after the bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranties wear out? If you look at any factory-recommended service intervals, after 100,000 miles they cease to exist. What does it take to keep a vehicle going for 120,000, 180,000 or 250,000 miles? The key is maintenance and
2014 Miller BUILD & WIN Sweepstakes Offers Grand Prize of Unforgettable Sports Fan Experience
WE BUILD campaign celebrates welding projects built with Miller equipment.
AkzoNobel Sponsors Patrick Dempsey LeMans Racing Team
As part of the AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings (A&AC) new Lesonal “Great finish. Fast.” campaign that launched in January 2014, the company has created a special opportunity for its distributor network – the Lesonal LeMans Sponsorship Program.
Mitchell 1 Offers Live Training Sessions
Auto service professionals who would like assistance mastering Mitchell 1 solutions such as ProDemand can now join live training sessions that are offered through the new Get2Know Training Center section of the Mitchell 1 website.
STS Tire & Auto Centers Helps Spread The News About National Car Care Month
The 100 percent employee-owned STS Tire & Auto Centers has announced that throughout the entire month of April, in support of National Car Care Month, it will offer complimentary 28-point tire and vehicle inspections, which include visually checking tires, brakes, headlights, fluid levels, air filter, battery, belts, hoses and more.
NASTF Recognizes Gorman For 14-Year Effort
Charlie Gorman was recognized by NASTF for his extraordinary years of service to the organization.
ZF Services LLC Launches Facebook And Twitter Pages For ZF Aftermarket U.S. And Canada
ZF Services LLC, the strategic aftermarket business unit of ZF Friedrichshafen AG in North America, has announced the launch of its Facebook and Twitter pages for the U.S. and Canadian aftermarkets. These new social media platforms are now live online and will act as new communication tools for automotive professionals.
ALLDATA Boosts Shop Efficiency With VIN Decoder Enhancement
ALLDATA has enhanced its core products, ALLDATA Repair S3000 and ALLDATA Collision S3500, with a new VIN Decoder. Entering the VIN into the system will automatically pull up the year, make, model and engine for the specific vehicle being worked on. This can help save time and frustration and help ensure the technician is working on the correct vehicle-engine combination, according to ALLDATA.