Tech Tip: Collisions Lead to Toyota EVAP Issues
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is on in a 2004 Toyota Corolla, and codes P0441, P0442 and P0446 are set. It was determined that the vehicle was hit in the left front. Verify that the Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) for the pressure sensor (located on the canister) operates correctly. This is a normally ….
Electronic Specialties’ Scan Buddy Can Display Live Data Stream and Sensor Data
Electronic Specialties introduces a new product, the #910 Scan Buddy. Scan Buddy is a full-featured, bi-lingual (English/Spanish) scan tool compatible with all 1996 and newer OBD II vehicles including CAN. Scan Buddy software and the DTC library are ….
Lista Offers Integrated Technician Workstations
There was a time when automotive service bays were off limits to the eyes of customers. There was a good reason for this – in many cases, the service department was a disorganized mess not fit for public viewing. Fortunately, times are changing, and Lista has found that service ….
Lock Technology, Inc. Introduces the LT-525 Auto Groundskeeper
The LT-525 Auto Groundskeeper provides a good ground for test light and mulitmeter diagnostic use. It is especially useful in the auto industry where testing is most difficult due to increased use of plastics ….
Three More Auto Repair Groups Endorse Passage of Right to Repair Bill
Three additional independent automotive repair organizations have announced their support for the Right to Repair bill currently before the Massachusetts Legislature on the eve of what is expected to be a critical vote by the committee that has been considering the legislation ….
KTI Unveils Upgrades to TPMS Products
K-Tool International (KTI) announces a number of additions, updates, promotional prices and packaging enhancements to its TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) product line. Highlights of KTI’s revamped TPMS program include ….
Rotary Lift Updates Productivity Jack
Rotary Lift has updated its popular GUWSFF5 Productivity Jack to make it even more user-friendly and easy to service. The jack is used to aid in the removal and installation of vehicle assemblies, including transmissions, fuel tanks and axles. An air assist feature has been added to the ….
Ingersoll Rand Offers a Perfect Blend of Power and Size
Available this summer, Ingersoll Rand will offer the 2115TiMAX – a new tool that is a re-engineered model of the pneumatic 3/8" 2115Ti Titanium Impactool. The new seven-vane motor and improved airflow delivers more than 300 ft.-lbs. of torque for best-in-class "power-to-weight" and "power-to-size." Meanwhile, the new professional ….
Tech Feature: Performance Exhaust for Late-Model Vehicles
What’s hot in exhaust performance products? Bolt-on free-flowing exhaust systems for diesel trucks, big bore mufflers for sport compact cars, and low restriction street performance mufflers for cars like Mustangs, Pontiac G8s, Dodge Chargers and Chevy Corvettes. The diesel market has been really hot lately. Turbo diesel engines are a popular option in full-size Dodge, Ford and GM pickups because a ….
Loosen Rusted Bleeder Valves with Phoenix Systems’ BRAKE FREE
Phoenix Systems has responded to horror stories from customers in the "rust belt" states. Technicians spoke of simple brake jobs turning real expensive when rusted bleeder valves broke off when attempting to loosen them. In response, Phoenix Systems developed the BRAKE FREE tool. The BRAKE FREE plugs into a ….