Tech Tip: Misfires May Cause Engine to Feel Rough, Lack Power and Use More Gas
When you have a misfire code for a particular cylinder, you can focus on one of three things: an ignition problem, a fuel injector problem or a compression problem. Ignition problems that can cause misfires include worn or fouled spark plugs, bad plug wires, moisture on the plugs or plug wires, or a weak or dead ignition coil ….
Wynn’s Fuel System Service Helps Save Fuel and Improves Vehicle Performance
Wynn’s, a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., provides the means to deliver better gas mileage and improved vehicle performance with Wynn’s Fuel System Service for gas and diesel engines. Wynn’s Fuel System Service uses proprietary formulations and specially engineered equipment to provide immediate and optimal cleaning of critical engine components. This process attacks and ….
Rousseau Introduces Multipurpose Frame for Workbenches
If you’re looking to improve organization, increase productivity and save time with fast retrieval of tools and parts, our Multipurpose Frame is the solution you’re looking for. Available in single or double frame, it is easily installed ….
Tech Tip: Checking of Sealant in Mobile A/C Systems Can Help Prevent Damage to Service Equipment and Loss of Warranty
Neutronics Refrigerant Analysis has issued a service advisory to all automotive and fleet technicians to check for the presence of sealant in mobile A/C systems before attempting service or repair. If the sealant is not detected beforehand, it can ….
Identifix Achieves Database Milestone
Identifix, one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, recently announced that it has added the 250,000th Hotline Archive to Direct-Hit; its award-winning online diagnostic product. In addition, Identifix delivers more than 100,000 Confirmed Fixes in Direct-Hit ….
Tech Tip: Saturn Cranks But Won’t Fire
Owners of 2002 Saturn SC Series 1.9L vehicles may complain that the engine cranks and will not fire at times; will stall when coming to a stop, and then start right back up; and that they have to open the throttle to help it start. Test the accuracy of the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor by ….
Minneapolis Resident Wins NAPA Trick Truck Award at 20th Hot Rod Nationals
NAPA AUTO PARTS, the Official Auto Parts Store of the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, presented Minneapolis resident Kerra Sass a NAPA Trick Truck award at the 20th Hot Rod Nationals this weekend in Indianapolis for her 1948 Chevy truck ….
Tech Feature: Update on CAN Diagnostics
Whether you like it or not, Controller Area Networks (CAN) have taken over. CAN technology has been steadily creeping into more and more new vehicles since it first appeared in 1992 on certain Mercedes-Benz models. Thanks to federal emissions rules, it is now required on all 2008 model year vehicles, and will be forevermore. What exactly is CAN? It’s basically a ….
Tech Tip: Vehicle Safety Hinges on Understanding, Checking and Replacing Ball Joints
If the engine quits at 60 mph, you have a chance of getting off the road safely. If a ball joint quits, you have a chance of crashing off the road. The ball joint is one moveable part of a control arm assembly. The control arm bushings are just as important as the ball joint – if the ball joint is worn, chances are the bushings are just as worn. In the case of a strut suspension, the upper mount can receive as much wear as ….
Management: As Fuel Prices Rise, Educating Consumers about Nitrogen more Important
Holding the promise of longer tire life and improved fuel economy, this should be a great time for nitrogen inflation – and for tire dealers offering such services. But nitrogen inflation has been taking a few hits from the likes of Consumer Reports and other media, questioning the performance/cost value vs. regular air. While they don’t dispute the science behind nitrogen inflation, or the potential for fuel savings, they do ….