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Purolator’s Free Service Answers Any Automotive Filter-Related Question

Whether you are an automotive service professional doing an oil and filter change on a large motor coach or a do-it-yourselfer (DIYer) who enjoys working on your car, or even a regular motorist who prefers to take the vehicle in to a shop for regular oil and filter change, if you have any filter-related question, you need only contact the Purolator PROS (Purolator Response Office).

New Training Videos for Technicians and Counter Personnel Now Available from AASA Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council

A new series of educational videos providing information and training on proper diagnostic techniques and procedures to repair an automotive fuel-related job is now available online from the Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council (FPMC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).

Walker Products a Winner at AAPEX 2010

Walker Products of Garden Grove, CA, won multiple awards at last month’s AAPEX Auto Show in Las Vegas. The company was awarded in two categories: “Best New Packaging of a Product for Import Cars or Trucks” and “Best New Catalog of a Product Line for Import Cars or Trucks.”

Z Sport, Part 3: Subaru WRX Engine Modifications And Dyno Testing

In this third article of a series, Larry Bailly continues to detail the performance mods done on a 2005 Subaru WRX project car, the daily driver of Charles Damewood, who manages the service department and ­coordinates all aspects of Z Sport’s operations. Read on to learn how Z Sport “punches up” performance!

Tech Feature: Oxygen Sensors are Key to Performance and Fuel Economy

Do you know your oxygen sensors? Oxygen sensors have been used for more than a quarter of a century, dating back to 1980 when the first computerized engine control systems appeared. The oxygen (O2) sensor is part of the fuel management system. It monitors unburned oxygen in the exhaust. The powertrain control module (PCM) uses this information to determine if the fuel mixture is rich (too much fuel) or lean (not enough fuel).

Tech Tip: Honda CR-V Has MIL On and DTCs P0451, P0452, P0453 or P1454

Having the MIL On and DTCs P0451, P0452, P0453 or P1454 stored on a Honda CR-V may be the result of the fuel tank pressure sensor having an internal malfunction. This Tech Tip provides information to correct this condition.

Tech Feature: Hemisphere Exploration – Journey to the Center of the 5.7L Hemi

The 5.7L HEMI Magnum V8, which made its debut in 2003 in Dodge Ram 2500/3500 series trucks, was quite an improvement over the older 5.9L V8 it replaced. The engine was 56 lbs. lighter, produced 41% more horsepower and 12% more torque than the previous motor. Better yet, it also delivered 8-10% better fuel economy.

Directions: E15 — Helping or Hurting American Drivers?

At Issue: E15 fuel blends could be available by March or April of 2011, assuming the EPA makes two approvals for use of E15 in 2001 cars and newer models by the end of the year.

EPA Allows for the Selling of E15 Fuel for Newer Vehicles

A decision on the use of E15 in model year 2001 to 2006 vehicles will be made after EPA receives the results of additional DOE testing, which is expected to be completed in November.

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.

Tech Feature: Delivering the Fuel – Not a Fuel Pump Return

Although electronic fuel injection has become the norm since the late 1980s, some technicians still don’t understand the value of having a good diagnostic procedure for testing electric fuel pump functions. While this is not something a repair shop owner wants to hear, proper fuel component testing has become a growing industry issue, as unnecessary parts warranty returns continue to be a problem for manufacturers.

Independent Research Shows E15 Poses Minimal Risk to Older Vehicles

The conclusion of the Ricardo study is that the adoption of E15 as the blend limit for standard US pump grades of gasoline should not adversely affect vehicles manufactured between 1994 and 2000.