Maximizing Tools: Engine Dentistry
Our repair shop mainly sees low-end cars with the most popular brands being Chevrolet, Renault and KIA. Occasionally we may see some Toyotas. Every once in a blue moon we may see a Subaru or Isuzu. So, in a shop like ours, you need to know how to diagnose and repair all of them.
Tooling For Cooling
Successful diagnosis and repair of any vehicle system always requires a combination of experience, knowledge and the proper tools. Vehicle cooling systems are no exception and equipping yourself with the right tools will result in quick and accurate diagnosis, efficient repair and the bottom line — profit.
Programming is a Flash with the Matco Tools MaximusFlash+
See how a local shop makes quick work of reprogramming.
Air Hammer Bits
Professional Tools. Professional Facts. You Ask The Questions, We Get The Answers.
The Code Reader: P0401
EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) is an emission control and prevents detonation when working properly. At high combustion temperatures, NOx (oxides of nitrogen) is formed.
The Humble Mechanic: Amazing Audio
Since I did some cool coding on my Volkswagen Touareg in the last issue, I wanted to try some more. I read about a coding change on the radio that’s supposed to make the audio sound amazing, similar to the Dynaudio package, so I wanted to test that.
Thread Repair: Tapping Into the Basics
History has proven that there are indeed two certainties in life: death and taxes. But we are part of the lucky few who can add a third and fourth to this list: broken bolts and stripped threads.
TPMS Quick Tip: Radio Waves and Window Tint
The great tint debate; does metallic window tint affect TPMS radio wave signals resulting in a system malfunction?
Drill Bits
Professional Tools. Professional Facts. You Ask The Questions, We Get The Answers.
The Humble Mechanic: Touareg Window Coding
We all like to see what cool stuff we can do with our scan tools, so let’s check out some coding changes that we can make to a Volkswagen Touareg.
The Issue of Torque
Your torque wrenches should be at the top of your list of valued and most used tools. If they are not, now is the time to reconsider.
Get a Bigger Hammer
Professional Tools. Professional Facts. You Ask The Questions, We Get The Answers.
