Hybrid Fluid Service 101
Does the phrase ”hybrid fluid maintenance” scare you? It shouldn’t. With more than 3 million hybrids on the road, and many of your customers considering purchasing one, servicing hybrid vehicles is in your future. Some special procedures must be followed when working on a hybrid.
Fuel System FAQ
How do I test the wiring for the fuel pump on a vehicle? What are the symptoms of a clogged fuel filter? What are the signs of E85 contamination? What should I do when I install the new pump and it doesn’t work? Get the answers to these questions and more in this Fuel System FAQ.
Perform Transmission Fluid Service By ‘Severe Duty’ Change Interval
Improved lubricants have allowed service intervals to extend for many vehicles with automatic transmissions, utilizing “lifetime fluids.” Lifetime fluid recommendations are now 5-10 years or the life of the vehicle (100,000 miles) unless the vehicle is subjected to “severe duty.”
Ford Focus: Engine Vibration at Idle
Some Ford Focus vehicles may exhibit an excessive engine vibration when idle. The vibration is most noticeable when the transmission is engaged in reverse. This condition may be caused by small stones, road debris, ice or snow packed/lodged in the rear engine roll restrictor. Models: 2000-’11 Focus
Jeep: Tapping Sound After Engine Warm Up
Some customers may experience a tapping sound from the engine compartment after engine warm up. This bulletin involves the installation of a serpentine drive belt and a new design idler pulley using a revised belt routing. MODELS: 2007–’08 (KA) Nitro
JASPER Offers Remanufactured Toyota 1MZ-FE 3.0L DOHC Engine
Jasper Engines & Transmissions announces the availability of its remanufactured Toyota 1MZ-FE 3.0L engine. This DOHC V6 engine is available on exchange for the following 1994-2006 vehicles: Toyota Camry, Avalon, Solara, Sienna and Highlander; and Lexus ES300 and RX300.
Measuring Maintenance Service Against The Competition
How well are you capturing the necessary maintenance work on each vehicle that arrives at your shop each day? Each week? Maybe you are quick to point out a dirty air filter, but gloss over those worn out wiper blades. It pays to keep track of each maintenance task for each vehicle you work on and notice trends over time. But even then, how many maintenance tasks should you expect to see each day? And, maybe more
CRC Introduces GDI IVD Intake Valve Cleaner
CRC Industries, Inc., manufacturer of specialty chemicals for automotive technicians, introduces the GDI IVD Intake Valve Cleaner designed to remove harmful deposits from all types of gasoline powered engines.
New VDO PRT Tach And 356 Replica Gauges Debuting At 2014 Hot Rod and Restoration Show
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, manufacturer and supplier of VDO OE-engineered instrumentation and replacement parts for the custom truck and car enthusiast market, will introduce two new gauges this weekend at the Hot Rod and Restoration Show in Indianapolis, Ind. The new products include the VDO PRT Tachometer and VDO 356 Replica gauges.
TransTec Mobile App Offers New Features To Simplify Rebuilding Transmissions
A new and improved version of the TransTec Global Transmission Guide mobile app is now available with a convenient kit interchange identifying specific overhaul kits for transmission applications through the 2014 model year.
JASPER Offers Remanufactured Ford 6F50 And 6F55 Transmissions
Jasper Engines & Transmissions, a leader in remanufactured products, announces the availability of its remanufactured Ford 6F50 and 6F55 transmissions. These FWD and AWD electronically controlled 6-speed transmissions are available on exchange for select 2007-2009 vehicles.
New ATRA Transmission Guides Available Now From AVI
Automotive Video Innovations (AVI) is excited to announce the addition of nearly 50 new repair manuals from the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA). These in-depth technical guides were created by ATRA members, who adhere to a strict standard of honest, professional service.