Tech Tip: Dodge Neon has no Spark, but Still has a Pulse
If a 1995-2000 Dodge Neon 2.0L won’t start, and it has no spark, but has injector pulse, the problem could be that the dowel pin is snapped off in the cam causing it to be mechanically out of time even though the external belt timing marks are correct.
JohnDow Industries Introduces the Next Generation of Oil Drains
JohnDow Industries introduces a unique new oil drain for the professional installer. The JDI-27DC 27-Gallon Deluxe Self-Evacuating Poly Oil Drain is the next generation of oil drains designed for high-volume service facilities.
Nissan Tech Tip: Pleasant Surprise – Plugging Head Leak
Any technician who has worked extensively with Asian-made vehicles has more than a casual acquaintance with head gasket replacements. It comes as no surprise that when you put an aluminum head on a cast iron block, the different expansion rates of the two metals will eventually weaken the head gasket.
Zurich Provides Pointers for Establishing Quality Control Program in Your Shop
Nuisance claims, like when a wheel falls off a customer’s car and causes minor damage after your technician rotated the tires, can adversely affect profitability. Catastrophic claims, like when a wheel comes off while your customer is on the highway and causes a multi-fatality accident, can cost millions of dollars and put you out of business.
The LINK Tools UniDriver is a Universal Drive Tool that Connects at Both Ends
LINK Tools’ aluminum and steel UniDriver offers incredible versatility as part of the LINK System. It’s a universal drive tool that connects at both ends and combines the functionality of a speeder, an extension, a screwdriver and more.
Escalade Tech Tip: Fixing Front End Squeaks
Your shop just installed a new set of tires on a 2002 Cadillac Escalade. The very next day, the customer returns complaining about a squeak and a rattle coming from the front end that wasn’t there before you replaced the tires. What happened?
Tech Tip: Ford and Lincoln Tie Rod Inspection Procedure
Check the outer tie rod ends by grasping by hand and push up and down. Check the inner tie rod ends, pushing them front to rear. If any free play is observed in a joint, it is worn and should be replaced.
Chevy AVEO Timing Belt Service
As a rule, General Motors uses timing chains rather than timing belts on most of its engines. Timing chains are long-lived and reliable, and do not have a recommended replacement interval. Not so with timing belts. One GM engine that does use a rubber timing belt is the 1.6L E-TECH II engine in the 2004
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Adnan “Ed” Anwar, president/master technician Checkered Flag Automotive Lacey, WA I own Checkered Flag Automotive with my wife Mary. I’ve been fixing vehicles since 1982. I’m a certified master technician, CM HDT, Auto L1, PSI and CNG. We have owned the business since 1998 and purchased the shop and land in 2005. Checkered Flag has
NASCAR Team Works with Ingersoll Rand on Tool Design
Ingersoll Rand, known in NASCAR pits for their "thundergun" pneumatic impact wrench, recently launched the IQV Series of cordless impacts and drill/drivers. Their relationship with Evernham Motorsports proved to be not only a huge marketing vehicle, but a unique setting to test the new cordless tools.