Timing Belt Replacement: Tried and True Repair Method Works Every Time
and below the intake manifold. When this unit fails, it tends to look like the head gaskets are blown. The oil mixes with the coolant and so on, leading to catastrophic engine bearing failure. Saab recommends flushing the cooling system with Shout, a cleaning agent found in many stores. Saab also recommends changing the timing
Diagnostic Solutions: Oil Filters… Are Working Harder Than Ever to Supply Clean Oil to Vital Engine Parts
Although oil filtration isn’t a new science, it’s important to remember that modern engine technology is placing new demands on oil filters. At the very least, modern engines require extremely clean oil for maximum reliability and longevity. But, more important, the use of synthetic lubricants and on-board monitored oil change intervals has allowed manufacturers to
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Present a New Service Opportunity
Changing technology always brings with it a need for new tools, and today’s new Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are no exception. In 2000, Congress passed legislation called the TREAD (Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation) Act in response to tire failures that were causing SUV rollovers. Many of these tire failures were blamed on
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Mechanics Time Savers’ Magna-Rail Keeps Tools Close at Hand
The Magna-Rail from Mechanics Time Savers comes with a flexible magnetic strip on the back to allow mounting on any metal surface or without the magnetic strip on the back if desired.
Tech Tip: Kia Sephia Start Motor Fails to Engage/Blows Fuse
Some 1998 Sephia models produced before May 7, 1998 (A/T equipped vehicles) or May 2, 1998 (M/T equipped vehicles) may intermittently experience a condition where the starter motor fails to engage and blows the 15-amp start fuse. This condition is usually worse when the outside air temperature is high.
S-K Introduces the Pro-Gun Line
S-K Hand Tool brings its world-class quality and well-known name into the pneumatic tool industry with the Pro-Gun line. The Pro-Gun family includes the 3/8"-, 1/2"- and 3/4"-drive professional pistol-style impact guns as well as the 1" heavy-duty professional impact gun with a 6" extended anvil.
Publisher’s Perspectives: Time Well Spent?
Put More Energy Into Growing Your Shop’s Revenue According to recent statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor, on an average weekday, a full-time employed person spends 9.1 hours working, 7.6 hours sleeping (compare that to a 15- to 19-year-old teenager who sleeps an average of 9.4 hours a day), 3.0 hours doing leisure and
Perspectives: Time Well Spent?
Put More Energy Into Growing Your Shop’s Revenue
Perspectives: Time Well Spent?
According to recent statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor, on an average weekday, a full-time employed person spends 9.1 hours working, 7.6 hours sleeping (compare that to a 15- to 19-year-old teenager who sleeps an average of 9.4 hours a day), 3.0 hours doing leisure and sports activities (half of this is spent watching