Manuel Lozano, Fuel Injection Service Center
Manuel Lozano, owner Fuel Injection Service Center City of Industry, CA The shop was founded in 2002. I have been in the automotive business for about 20 years. I am an ASE master technician with L1. The five tools that I use the most and have contributed to our success are: Snap-on MT2500 Scanner
Michael Hertel, Japanese Auto Clinic
Michael Hertel, owner Japanese Auto Clinic Greenwood, SC We specialize on Japanese nameplate vehicles and also work on domestic cars, with an emphasis on driveability concerns and repairs. Snap-on Vantage Graphing Digital Multimeter — One of the best base-level diagnostic tools that can help even a beginner technician become accurate and productive in diagnosing
Honda Tech Tip: Dealing with EGR Issues
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) has been used for years to control combustion temperature to prevent spark knock as well as control NOx emissions. For the most part, these systems were trouble-free and required service only if you were dealing with a spark knock issue, or if the valve opened too early, resulting in a tip-in acceleration stumble, or the more common, bad idle quality caused by the valve not closing completely at idle.
Mitchell 1 and National Pronto Association Launch New Parts Ordering Partnership
Mitchell 1 announced recently the establishment of a marketing partnership with National Pronto Association as part of Mitchell 1’s ongoing effort to further extend its national network of connectivity to automotive parts suppliers. This network provides repair shop owners greater flexibility and increased efficiencies in ordering parts when they use Mitchell 1’s Manager and ManagerPlus shop management systems.
Rotary Gives Marine Veteran a Lift on ‘Extreme Makeover Home Edition’
Daniel Gilyeat of Kansas City is a U.S. Marine veteran who served two tours in Iraq and lost his left leg in combat. The single father of four was chosen to receive a complete home renovation from Emmy-award-winning television show "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" in November 2007.
Vehicle ‘Software’ Updates Made Easy with Delphi’s Universal Reflash Tool
It’s not just enough to offer your customers ECM/PCM reflashes. You need the right tools to help identify and sell the service. With Delphi’s J2534 Universal Reflash tool – and its exclusive, upgraded reprogramming workbench – you’re about seven mouse clicks away from instantly updating ECMs/PCMs with the latest OEM calibrations. And, you can do it all wirelessly!
Tech Tip: Subaru Fuel Injector Removal Procedures
When removing and/or replacing the fuel injector(s), it’s imperative that the instructions found in this Tech Tip be strictly followed. Failing to do so may result in damage to the injector(s).
Save Money with Mr. Gasket’s New Max Fueler
With today’s ever-increasing gas prices, saving money on fuel is more important than ever. Mr. Gasket introduces a new Vortex generator that maximizes your fuel mileage – the Max Fueler (Part #1776).
Toyota Tech Tip: Prius Hybrid Lacks Power
Some 2001-’03 model-year Prius vehicles may exhibit a Master, Hybrid and MIL warning light on with DTC P3130, and possibly P3125 with sub code 264. When the vehicle is parked after prolonged operation in heavy stop-and-go traffic, or sustained high speeds in ambient temperatures above 90° F (32° C), and when attempting to restart, the vehicle may experience an abnormally low power output condition or inability to "Ready On."
The INDUCTOR PRO MAX4 Heats Aluminum or Steel
The INDUCTOR PRO MAX4 is the only commercial grade induction heating tool with a 2-year warranty, capable of heating aluminum or steel. Like all their innovative heat induction tools, this powerful machine operates on only 120 volts/20 amps and performs better than one would expect out of 240 volts.