Mitch’s World: Who Says?…Having Sense Enough to Choose Your Words Wisely
A Lesson In Choosing Words Wisely I’m the last person in the world to minimize the power of words. They have been a recurring theme in my life since I was a small child and shared a single bedroom with my two younger brothers. Then, the words came together in stories about distant worlds and
Is There Enough Pressure? Fuel Injection Diagnosis & Service
One of the first questions that should always be asked — and answered — when diagnosing a fuel-related complaint on a fuel injected engine is, “What is the fuel pressure?” All too often, technicians assume fuel pressure is “good” without actually measuring it with a gauge. If the engine runs, they assume the injectors are
Tech Tip: Tire Rack Offers Answers to ‘Top Five’ TPMS Questions
Over the last year or so, Tire Rack has been conducting an informal and unscientific survey of its customers regarding the reoccurrence of issues dealing with tire pressure monitoring systems. Thanks to its wholesalers, service technicians and counter sales people in the field, just to name a few, Tire Rack developed a list of the Top Five most common TPMS questions.
Mitch Schneider: Hiring Hell
Everyone has their own private hell, a place where monsters hide under the bed or in the dark corners of the closet down the hall, patiently waiting for just the right moment to strike. It would also be safe to assume that each profession has more than its share of such places, but it would be safer to assume that owning your own business has more!
Hand Tool Institute Offers Tips for Taking Care of Tool Storage Equipment
The award-winning Hand Tool Institute Safety Education Program develops and distributes videos, booklets, wall charts and other safety materials and promotes hand tool safety. Here, the institute offers a few tips on safe care and keeping of your tool storage equipment.
More Congressional Support for ‘Right to Repair’ Legislation
As Congress enters its holiday recess, the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) gained two more supporters, it was announced recently by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). Reps. Dennis Moore (D-KS) and Michael Honda (D-CA) have joined a growing list of the bill’s sponsors.
Chicago Pneumatic 2007 NHRA Season in Review
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) season concluded last month in Pomona, CA, at the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Supporting Chicago Pneumatic racers faired pretty well on the 2007 season, with one of them taking home a world championship.
OTC Offers Complete Line of Cam Tool Kits for the GM Vehicle Family
OTC offers a line of GM Cam Tool Kits used specifically for servicing timing belts, chains, head gaskets, or completing valvetrain repairs and even water pumps on GM vehicles. Based on the OE design, the OTC Cam Tool Kits cover more than 90 GM model-year-vehicle applications and include all of the necessary components to service or repair GM engines as well as locating both intake and exhaust cams.
Two-Post Lift Options from Rotary Help Technicians Lift More Trucks, SUVs and Vans
The extended reach and increased retraction benefits of three-stage lift arms now are available on symmetrical two-post vehicle lifts from Rotary Lift. Three-stage arms can access more manufacturer-recommended pick-up points than traditional two-stage arms, making it possible to use them to properly raise a greater number of vehicles.
Automotive Electronics Services Offers Scan/Scope Tool Ready Bag
The Scan/Lab Scope Tool Ready Bag is designed to securely hold the most popular lab scopes and scan tools including accessories. The Bag is designed to fit in most toolbox deep drawers.