Getting Organized from the Ground Up: Building a Tool Storage Solution on a Solid Foundation
Mike DuBois talks about how to minimize or eliminate the problem of being messy and disorganized in the shop. The reality is that it’s not about being tidy; it’s about making money. The faster and more efficiently you can work, the faster you complete jobs and, ultimately, the more money you make.
Bartec Announces Software Update, GM TPMS Relearns Through OBDII
Bartec USA announces the release of version 48 (R48) for its entire range of TPMS tools. With R48, Bartec is adding class leading OBD COMS coverage for GM vehicles on the Tech 400SD platform. This will allow the technician to write sensor IDs directly into the control module as well as check vehicle DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes).
MACS Announces Fall Mobile A/C Boot Camp
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide has announced the dates for its fall Mobile A/C Boot Camp. The two-day boot camp is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. 29 at the MACS Worldwide training facility in Lansdale, PA (suburban Philadelphia).
New Snap-on Shop and Tech Catalog Offers All the Essentials for Service Technicians
Professional service technicians looking to replace or buy new shop equipment have the perfect opportunity as the new Snap-on Shop and Tech 2012 Catalog is now available. Featuring all the shop and tech essentials, the new catalog offers special pricing on the vast majority of the showcased items. Snap-on customers should act fast as promotional pricing options expire on September 30, 2012.
Tech Tip: VW TPMS Systems without Wheel Position Recognition
These vehicles use the Direct TPMS system.
Gonzo’s ToolBox: A Jack of All Trades? In This Business, it Pays to Be a Master of One
When the phone rings and it’s a shop I’ve never heard of with a technical question for me, it doesn’t take me long to determine what kind of repair shop they really are. Listening to how they explain the problem or how they tested for the problem gives me enough clues about their abilities.
Returning Engine Power Through Fuel Injection Service
Over time, fuel injectors will become flow restricted from both the deposits that the gasoline leaves in them as it flows through the injectors and the carbon deposits that form on the head of the injectors, causing engine driveability issues
Mazda3i Vehicle Maintenance Checks
For this article, we’ll be looking at a 2006 Mazda3i. We won’t spend much time on performing routine maintenance services, as we should all be familiar with the nuts and bolts of the job. The most important thing to ask yourself is, why are you doing this service? Sure it’s important to get fresh fluids and
Tool of the Month: New VERDICT M2 Two-Channel Scope/Meter
The new VERDICT M2 Two-Channel Scope/Meter (EAK0301B14A) from Snap-on provides high-speed component testing for a quick and confident diagnosis. It combines a two-channel, high-speed lab scope and a digital graphing meter to deliver 20 megasamples/second/channel and 3MHz bandwidth for accurate testing of high-speed signals used in the latest automotive technology, said the company.
Get More Coverage with New Software Bundle 12.2 from Snap-on
The new Software Bundle 12.2 from Snap-on is the most powerful upgrade ever, said the company. It is packed with new and enhanced coverage including brand new Suzuki 2000-2011 coverage for engine, transmission, anti-lock brakes and airbags, as well as new 2011 coverage for Ford, Lincoln, Honda, Acura, Hyundai, Kia and Mitsubishi vehicles.