Even for an experienced diagnostic technician, attempting to diagnose an intermittent misfire condition that occurs only under specific driving conditions can be a frustrating exercise. Contributor Gary Goms breaks it down, and includes tips for using a scan tool and a lab scope.
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Top 5 Tools Riley Bender, Owner Riley’s Repair Brackney, PA Riley’s top 5 favorite tools are: Craftsman 27-Piece Screwdriver Set “These tools have been very useful in engine repair.” Channellock’s 12” Tongue and Groove Pliers “These pliers are helpful in removing hose clips on the tubes in cars.” Pittsburgh 40-Piece Socket Set “It is
Top 5 Tools
Riley Bender, Owner
Riley’s Repair
Brackney, PA
Riley's top 5 favorite tools are:
Craftsman 27-Piece Screwdriver Set
“These tools have been very useful in engine repair.”
Channellock’s 12” Tongue and Groove Pliers
“These pliers are helpful in removing hose clips on the tubes in cars.”
Steve Coffell, a technician at Auto World in Hazelwood, MO, says his Top 5 Favorite Tools are: Related Articles – NEBO Offers Inspection Lights for Work, Home and Hobby – TEXA USA Releases TXT MULTIHUB VCI – AIRCAT Introduces New 1125 ½” Composite Impact Wrench OTC Genisys Touch – Quick scan, bidirectional control Snap-on
A wheel bearing that’s out of adjustment can reduce bearing life and can affect more than just the bearing. It’s important to adjust the wheel bearing endplay to the proper specifications. If the bearing set is adjusted too loose or too tight, it can cause the bearing to fail prematurely. There are a few types of assemblies, so using correct procedures and tools will ensure a comeback-free wheel bearing installation.
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.
Daniel Sjobeck, tech Roseville Auto Repair Roseville, MN Related Articles – New Ingersoll Rand 320PG Pencil Grinder – Mayhew Tools Introduces Screwdriver Product Line – Streamlight Launches Stinger Color-Rite Light 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
Keeping a vehicle’s battery charged and ready to go is more important than ever.
Identifix, Snap-on and Matco Tools are named as the makers of this top technician’s top five favorite tools.
The EGR system module is one of Ford’s latest EGR systems for gasoline engines. It is an EGR valve, EVR, MAP and DPFE sensor rolled into one package. Grab your scan tool, contributing writer Glen Beanard explains how to diagnose problems in these systems.
Routine maintenance makes a huge difference in lifecycle expectancies of our tools and equipment. But even with the best maintenance schedules, you need to replace your capital investments at some point.
