Drive-Thru Diagnostics
Crank position sensor failure is common on VR6 engines. Mine died on my R32 while I was stopped at the drive-thru.
Redline Detection Names 2015 Redline Rock Star Performance Award Winner
Redline received hundreds of nominations for outstanding technicians around the nation underscoring how talented technicians are moving the field forward. Rob McNees stood out as a technician who is consistently dedicated to improving not only his own knowledge and skills, but also contributing to the knowledge of his colleagues and the young technicians he mentors.
Rolls-Royce Celebrates The Life Of Sir Henry Royce
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars recently celebrated 150 years since the birth of one of the company’s founders, Sir Frederick Henry Royce, OBE. A modest genius that referred to himself simply as a ‘mechanic,’ Royce had a simple engineering philosophy – the pursuit of excellence.
Tech Feature: The DeLorean – Back From the Past
The DeLorean was often referred to as “the ethical sports car,” leading to the relatively small V6 engine and stainless-over-fiberglass construction with good fuel economy and long life in mind.
Management: A Shop’s Opinion on Reman Aftermarket Automotive Parts
Remanufactured auto parts have become a major portion of today’s multi-billion dollar automotive replacement parts industry. Today, just about every type of rebuildable component from windshield wiper motors to computers to complete engines and transmissions are offered through a local warehouse, jobber or retail parts outlet.
Hot Roddin’ Ray Evernham
Inspired by the 1950s and ’60s Hot Rod era, the former NASCAR crew chief and team owner turned local racetrack owner and ESPN broadcaster is living it up these days as proprietor of a 42,000-sq.-ft. nostalgic slice of American pie.
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.
Aftermarket Update: New Hampshire Store Manager Named 2005 Counterman Magazine Counterperson of the Year
Akron, OH – When New England customers say that Sanel Auto Parts is their “first call” for auto parts, what they really mean is that they rely on veteran store manager Dennis Call to solve their automotive parts needs. Because of Call’s dedication to his industry and customers, Counterman magazine named the Sanel Auto Parts