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Tech Feature: Common Rail Systems May Soon Be Commonplace

Due to the conflict between consumer performance demands and more stringent EPA standards, the use of

ACDelco Summer Promotion Includes A/C Products, Window Regulators and Fuel Pumps

From June 1 to July 31, customers who purchase $150 in qualifying ACDelco Original Equipment Service and/or Professional air conditioning products, window regulators and fuel pumps earn a scratch-off ticket for a chance to win popular Apple products and more.

Diagnostic Solutions: Solving Insufficient Fuel Problems

Solving cranking, no-fuel or insufficient-fuel driveability problems on late-model imports can be challenging, especially if a technician doesn’t take into account the way that modern fuel systems operate. Some vehicles, for example, limit vehicle speed by deactivating fuel injectors. In some rare cases, a miscalculation in vehicle speed can cause an insufficient fuel condition.

Directions: Cost of Owning and Driving a Vehicle Climbs

According to AAA, despite seeing reduced costs for maintenance and insurance this year, there is an overall increase in the costs to own and operate a vehicle in the U.S.

Tech Feature: Family Ties – Servicing Chrysler’s Versatile 3.3L and 3.8L Engines

First introduced as a family back in 1990, these engines have been upgraded and improved to provide good torque for the necessary applications, reasonable fuel economy and a reputation for durability and appropriate performance.

Service Solutions: Lessons Learned Regarding ‘Old School’ Ignition Diagnosis

Recently, I’ve been confronted with driveability complaints on older vehicles that appear to defy conventional wisdom. Diagnosing such problems usually forces me to re-examine the fundamentals of engine

Tech Tip: VW’s MIL is On, with DTCs P0087/P1093 or P2293

This condition could be caused by excessive wear of the intake camshaft lobe that drives the high pressure fuel pump. The wear limits maximum pump piston lift, causing fuel rail pressure fluctuations. The wear on the camshaft lobe can also lead to wear on the base of the high pressure fuel pump cam follower.

Delphi Offers Technician Training Programs to Support Ongoing Education in the Vehicle Electronics Reality

Delphi’s various training initiatives prepare technicians for future success; Delphi Dream Shop giveaway also provides for one technician the foundation for growth.

SMP Introduces Standard Brand Electronic Illustrated Parts Guide on DVD

SMP announces the availability of its Standard brand electronic illustrated parts guide on DVD. This new resource delivers additional, unique features not available in a printed catalog. One of the most important benefits of this electronic parts guide is the ability to regularly update the data electronically.

Diagostic Dilemmas: Lost in ‘The Diagnostic Woods’

This real-world case study of a 2002 Chevy S-10 pickup, a 1995 Buick and a 1995 Lincoln Town Car illustrates why “chasing” trouble codes can get you lost in the Diagnostic Woods.

Directions: U.S. House Votes to Put the Brakes on E15

In February, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment blocking federal funding of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) action to implement the use of E15.

Tech Feature: Courage Under Misfire

Generally, when a customer brings a vehicle into a shop that has a misfire concern, they will describe it as bucking, jerking or loss of power. They also may describe it, depending on the cause, as a jerking when they take off from a start, but smoothes out once the vehicle gets moving. They may tell you the check engine light has been flashing.