Tech Feature: Straight Up Look at the Vortec 3500 Straight-Five Engine
The five-cylinder was seen as a way to achieve better fuel economy and performance than the six, but with more power and torque than the four.
Tech Tip: Chrysler Vehicle (300/Magnum/Charger) Has Multiple DTCs Set, MIL Illuminated
This bulletin involves repositioning the upstream oxygen (O2) sensor connectors and replacing the wiring harness connector(s) and O2 sensor(s) as necessary.
Thieves Stealing Catalytic Converters from Repair Shops
Shop owners in Toledo, OH, have seen an increase in the number of catalytic converters that are being stolen from vehicles in their parking lots. They are hoping that surveillance video will help the police catch the thieves.
Tech Talk: Boosting Your Technical Knowledge on Turbos
Supercharger and turbocharger Q & A with Dave Hobbs,
Delphi Product & Service Solutions service trainer. In addition to his work with Delphi, Dave Hobbs serves as an instructor for Indiana’s Ivy Tech Community College. He is also a frequent speaker at national training seminars, is a qualified hybrid instructor and writes for various industry magazines.
Diagnostic Dilemmas: The Diagnostic Tail Gunner – Surviving in the Age of Information
One of the first survival skills my professor taught is called “preparatory set,” which is simply the act of preparing to do something. Each of us engages in preparatory set when we open our toolboxes each morning. The very act of opening our toolbox signals to our mind that we’re ready to go to work and deal with the day’s issues.
Diagnostic Solutions: Exhaust Restriction Diagnosis
To put exhaust restriction diagnostics in perspective, import specialist shops have been dealing with loss-of-power complaints caused by exhaust restriction since catalytic converters were popularly introduced in 1974. Early “cats” experienced frequent failure because the carbureted engines of that era were notorious for poor fuel control.
Tech Tip: Toyota Key Off Evap Diagnosis
Toyota has MIL on with DTC P0456 or P0455 and P0441; and MIL on with DTC P043E, P043F, P2401, P2402 and P2419.
Bosch Launches Informative, Exciting Social Media Outreach on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
Bosch, a major automotive manufacturer and supplier for more than a century, has launched into social marketing on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Tenneco’s ‘Cash In 2’ Promotion Offers Attractive Rewards for Ride Control and Exhaust Sales
Qualifying automotive service shop owners, service writers and technicians can earn cash rewards of up to $120 each for the sale of premium ride control and exhaust components this fall through the Monroe and Walker “Cash In 2” promotion from Tenneco Inc.
Tech Tip: Ford Vacuum Leakage Noise and MIL On with Lean Codes
Some 2005 Taurus and Sable vehicles equipped with a 3.0L 2V and some 2003-2005 Lincoln LS vehicles equipped with a 3.0L 4V engine may exhibit a vacuum leakage noise or lean codes and/or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on.
Diagnostic Solutions: Diagnosing Chassis Noises
Customer interviews are critical to the noise location process. Keep in mind that the grinding noise that you hear might not be the squeaking noise that the customer hears. In most cases, a test drive with the customer might help to identify the noise with which he or she is most concerned.
Walker Products Releases 2011 Mexico Catalog
Walker Products of Garden Grove, CA, announces the official release of the 2011 Oxygen Sensor Catalog for Mexico. This new edition features the most current data targeting the Mexico Carparc with an “All Makes-All Models” coverage strategy. Every part featured has been engineered for consolidation of SKUs while increasing coverage and maximizing ROI.