Tech Feature: Solving Intermittent Electrical Problems
Intermittent electrical faults are the bane of the auto repair business. If an electrical component has failed, or there is an open or a short in a circuit, you can usually find it fairly quickly because it isn’t hiding from you. It’s a persistent fault that can be isolated by a systematic process of elimination.
ASE L1 – Advanced Engine Performance Test Updated
Time waits for no man, nor does technology. That’s particularly true when talking about advances in automotive emission control technology. In order to keep up with these changes, ASE is launching an updated version of the L1 – Advanced Engine Performance Test this spring.
Walker, Dynomax Brands Offering ‘Muffler Money’ Gift Cards for Qualifying Sales in March and April
Automotive service shops installing Walker and DynoMax cat-back exhaust systems in March and April can earn retailer gift cards for each qualifying sale through the Tenneco Expert Plus "Muffler Money" promotion.
Tenneco Aftermarket Pros and Distributor Partners Visit 1,427 So-Cal Shops in One Day
Hundreds of Tenneco Inc. North American aftermarket team members and warehouse distributor sales professionals recently hit the streets of Southern California, visiting 1,427 service dealer locations in one day.
VW OBD II Revisited: Good Vehicle Service History Helps Determine Causes of Repeat Failures
After 10-plus years of dealing with OBD II, it should be apparent that we are on a learning curve that probably has no end. Almost daily we have a VAG model come into the shop with a check engine light on, or a “state OBD II failure” form. Although we have the latest scanner software
Point of View: Do You Have the Tools You Need to Turn a Profit?
Many times, a shop focuses on having the right part at the right time. This allows your shop to turn a job around quickly. Speed of service can sometimes be as critical a part of the service you perform as the actual repair. We all know how impatient customers can be when it comes to
The 2005 Ford Mustang Kit Brings the Signature Flowmaster Sound to the New Breed of Pony Car
The kit features a pair of specially designed 5-inch by 10-inch mufflers, which provide minimal interior resonance while delivering a deep and aggressive exterior tone. Through extensive testing this kit has shown some horsepower and torque gains.
Tech Tip: Motor Mounts – An Opportunity for an Add-On
Often-overlooked engine components that may need to be replaced when installing a remanufactured engine are motor mounts. These rubber mounts can deteriorate, collapse and/or separate with age. Fluid-filled "hydraulic" type mounts can often leak, allowing annoying engine vibrations to be transmitted to the chassis.
The PCM Effect on Oil Service
As with everything else under the automotive sun, technology is changing the lube, oil and filter market. More specifically, modern technology is making it possible to use the vehicle’s on-board engine management system to mathematically determine the length of an oil change interval. At the most basic level, the PCM simply adds up the mileage
Tech Tip: Thermostat Technology
Although the humble thermostat isn’t generally considered to be a "high-tech" component, it continues to serve a number of very critical functions in the modern, computer-controlled import vehicle. To better understand these functions, let’s first consider that carbon and water are two major by-products of internal combustion that accumulate in an engine’s motor oil.