Liquid Tools: Choose Your Maintenance Chemicals Based On The Application
The shelves in most parts stores are stocked with an abundance of aerosol maintenance products – everything from cleaners to lubricants. The huge selection of products can be overwhelming, leading to confusion about which product you should purchase for a given application.
TPMS Update: Servicing Imports Starts with the Right Tools
There is only one trick to servicing TPMS systems in imports, and that is to buy the right tools. A TPMS tool that can interface through the OBD II port is necessary to profitably perform TPMS relearns and sensor replacement. For this article, we’ll use Nissan as an example. TPMS systems began appearing in Nissans
Pulling Codes: P00C6 – Direct And To The Point
In this month’s Pulling Codes case, Contributing Writer Carlton Banks addresses a direct injection fuel pressure code (P00C6-Fuel Rail Pressure Low during Engine Cranking). The owner of a 2012 Chevrolet Impala states it appears to lose power at times. After the vehicle runs for quite some time, the power issue appears to go away.
Top 5 Tools: Steve Coffell, Auto World, Hazelwood, MO
Steve Coffell, a technician at Auto World in Hazelwood, MO, says his Top 5 Favorite Tools are: OTC Genisys Touch – Quick scan, bidirectional control Snap-on VANTAGE Pro – Easy-to-use waveform views. Power Probe IV – Power and ground control PicoScope – Live wave viewer OTC – Low Amp Probe WHAT ARE YOUR TOP 5
Using an Oscilloscope to Diagnose DTCs
When our writers found that the P2716 Pressure Control Solenoid “D” Circuit DTC was common on Toyota Corollas, they decided to share their diagnostic journey with our readers.
GOOD or REPLACE? Testing Today’s Batteries
A weak battery, or one that is rundown, may not deliver enough amps to crank the engine when temperatures plunge and the oil thickens. While cold weather can be hard on batteries, so can hot weather because it increases water loss from the electrolyte inside the battery. That’s why batteries in hot climates usually don’t
The Next Generation of Automotive Oscilloscopes from Pico Technology
Intermittent problems have no place to hide thanks to the combination of a 250 million sample memory and comprehensive triggering functions. The powerful zoom functions allow you to have the best of both worlds: high speed and long capture times.
What R-1234yf Means for Service, Equipment, Safety
For shops, R-1234yf means several new procedures, a certification and new equipment in order to properly handle these new systems. Why the difference in handling and servicing R-1234yf systems versus R-134a? Flammability.
Top 5 Tools: Daniel Sjobeck, Roseville Auto Repair
Daniel Sjobeck, tech Roseville Auto Repair Roseville, MN A good toolbox. You can have the best of everything, but it’s no use if you cannot find it. Power Probe – One of the greatest inventions EVER. Snap-on Digital Torque Wrenches Snap-on VERUS – Fully loaded with European, import and domestic applications. Access to good information.
Pulling Codes: Multiple Misfire Personalities
A vehicle fails an emission test due to a series of codes, with misfire activity found on cylinders 2, 4, 6, 8 and 3 – and a strange metallic sound can be heard when the rpms are raised. See how Carlton Banks solves this latest Pulling Codes case.
The Right Diagnostic Tools Save You From Extensive Disassembly Time
It can sometimes be difficult to make the correct diagnosis for a hard-to-start complaint. And diagnostic time may be extensive — and expensive. This article shows how certain tools have the ability to automatically analyze waveforms for you.
Know the Specs for Your Social Media Accounts
If you’re doing social media, are you doing it effectively? Are your accounts set up correctly? Are you posting often enough? Mark Claypool answers some questions.
