Making Sense of BMW Suspension Noises
Import Specialist Larry Bailly contends that most noise diagnosis challenges come from misunderstanding the customer’s complaint. And, as suspension systems have gotten more complex, with many more points of potential failure, making thorough repairs oftentimes takes using your senses during the diagnostic process.
With New Year Comes Launch of New Look for ASA
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is excited to announce that it has given its logo a facelift. The new logo has a fresh and modernized look – in conjunction with the association’s focus on staying relevant to today’s repair professional.
Blair Offers New Pneumatic Spotweld Drill with Higher Torque and Lower RPM
Blair Equipment Co., Inc., producers of precision sheet metal holemaking tools and spotweld cutters used in automotive body repairs, fabrication and aftermarket equipment installations introduces the Enforcer Spotweld Drill (Part No. 11300). The pneumatic powered spotweld drill removes spotwelds in seconds with minimal effort. The patented Enforcer Spotweld Drill can remove spotwelds in all
AAIA and ASE Recognize World Class Technicians
Of the more than 759,000 automotive technicians working in the United States, 20 outstanding individuals have qualified for the 2011 World Class Technician Award. The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) work together to recognize these professional technicians who have tested and obtained ASE certification in 22 specialty areas during the 2010 test administrated by ASE.
A/C Update: Recharging A/C Compressor for 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
This article will provide you with critical information on recovering and recharging the A/C compressor on a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid.
Tech Feature: Delivering the Fuel – Not a Fuel Pump Return
Although electronic fuel injection has become the norm since the late 1980s, some technicians still don’t understand the value of having a good diagnostic procedure for testing electric fuel pump functions. While this is not something a repair shop owner wants to hear, proper fuel component testing has become a growing industry issue, as unnecessary parts warranty returns continue to be a problem for manufacturers.
Tech Feature: Diagnosing Ford Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Problems
To diagnose and repair Ford exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems properly, it is important to understand how they work and what is unique to the product line.
Mitchell 1 Looks Back on 90 Years of Success
Many changes have taken place at Mitchell 1 since it was founded as a private company called Reed Electrical Manuals. Today, Mitchell 1 is proud to look back over its long and prosperous history as it celebrates 90 years of providing quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry.
Tech Tip: Sealing Volkswagen Golf Hood Seams
The following is an example of a manufacturer’s TSB procedure to correct insufficient sealing of the hinge corners on the inside of new hoods for 1998-2006 Volkswagen Golf and 2006-2008 Volkswagen City Golf vehicles.
Tech Feature: Engine Technology Gets a Boost
As a technician, you’ll need to understand how Ford’s EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine works, since the automaker plans to incorporate it in 90% of its new vehicles over the next three years.