Safe Shop: See to it That Your Shop is a Safe Place to Work
When technician Frank Maier lost his right eye in a shop-related accident 36 years ago, the phrase “Personal Protective Equipment” (PPE) was a relatively new concept mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. He’d be the first to tell you though, that wearing eye, hand and ear protection while working in an
Streamlight’s New 20-Function Right-Angle LED Light Offers Unmatched Versatility and Output
Designed to be the most versatile hands-free flashlight available to industrial professionals, the new Sidewinder from Streamlight packs 20 functions, four selectable LED light colors and intensity levels, plus strobe, and an innovative articulating light head into one compact, lightweight and waterproof package.
Mitsubishi Tech Tip: Curing Valve Noise at Start-Up
On V6 and DOHC models, it is normal to hear a valve noise (a "ticking" sound) during the first two minutes after engine start-up. However, vehicles that are overdue for an oil change or have not been started for a long period of time may experience the noise for longer than two minutes. The noise is caused by air in the high-pressure chamber inside the automatic valve lash adjusters.
Hybrids: Service & Diagnostics
What do you do when a customer with a Toyota Prius hybrid says his Check Engine light is on and wants you to diagnose his problem? Can you do it? Or, would you send your customer back to the Toyota dealer? To help alleviate anxiety over the complexity and reliability of its hybrid systems, Toyota
Tech Feature: Getting Up to Speed on Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrids are hot. As the price of gasoline goes up, so does the demand for new vehicles that can squeeze more miles per gallon from every drop of gasoline. Hybrids do that by combining the best of both worlds: electric power for low-speed, stop-and-go driving, and gasoline power for highway cruising and long-range driving.
Hybrids: Basic Service & Safety Procedures
Hybrids are hot. As the price of gasoline goes up, so does the demand for new vehicles that can squeeze more miles per gallon from every drop of gasoline. Hybrids do that by combining the best of both worlds: electric power for low-speed, stop-and-go driving, and gasoline power for highway cruising and long-range driving. Current
Tech Tip: Servicing Bravada Electronic Controlled Air Suspensions
I borrowed a friend’s 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada to pick up some supplies from the local home improvement store. After loading it with weekend-warrior bounty, I started the vehicle and noticed that the rear end was sitting low. The Electronic Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS) compressor was running, but the back end would not return to normal ride height.
Tech Tip: Eliminating Toyota Air Conditioning Evaporator Odor
A musty odor may be emitted from the air conditioning system of some vehicles that are usually operated in areas with high temperature and humidity. It’s most noticeable when the air conditioner is first turned on after the vehicle has been parked for several hours.
Brite Lites Announces Brite Lites Plastic Lens Restorer
Brite Lites Plastic Lens Restorer, a water based, non-toxic, biodegradable and inexpensive means to eliminate the loss of lens light intensity which happens over time due to the yellowing and surface degradation of the lenses.
Streamlight Introduces 3AA HAZ-LO Headlight
Streamlight, Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance lighting equipment for professionals, recently announced that it has introduced the Streamlight 3AA HAZ-LO Headlight, providing automotive technicians with a high-intensity, hands-free light for when they need both hands to perform certain tasks.