Tenneco’s Walker Brand Positioned as Technology Leader in OBD II Converter Market
Tenneco’s Walker emissions control brand has unveiled a comprehensive new line of advanced, original equipment-inspired replacement converters that address the unique demands and repair challenges for thousands of late-model (1996 and newer) vehicles equipped with OBD II technology.
Eastern Catalytic Launches New Full Line and Universal Catalytic Converter Catalogs
Eastern Catalytic has just released two new product catalogs, a 24-page Universal Converter Catalog and a 352-page Full Line Catalog.
Wells Manufacturing Reports Strong Traffic to Web and YouTube Diagnostic Videos
The new video series – which already tackles more than a dozen common vehicle service topics – is also available for free viewing via the customer-focused Wells website.
Tech Feature: Engine Technology Gets a Boost
As a technician, you’ll need to understand how Ford’s EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine works, since the automaker plans to incorporate it in 90% of its new vehicles over the next three years.
Tech Feature: Acquiring Data on Scan Tools, Part II
Technical contributor Gary Goms discuss the importance of choosing the right scan tool, using scan tool database systems, graphing data, storing data for future use, analyzing scan tool data and using bi-directional controls.
Tech Feature: Curbing Catalytic Converter Thefts
Catalytic converters have been disappearing at an alarming rate. The theft of these emission control devices is being perpetrated by sleazeballs looking for easy money. A thief can hock a pilfered converter for $25 to as much as $100 depending on the value of the precious metals inside it.
Directions: Turbocharging’s Not Just A Lot of Hot Air
In a recent study of U.S. consumers by Honeywell, more than half of those who plan to purchase a vehicle in the next two years believe fuel efficiency is more important than it was during their last vehicle purchase.
Delphi Expands its Condenser Product Lines and Enhances Mass Air Flow Sensor Technology
Condenser expansion delivers 75 percent coverage; redesigned mass air flow sensor improves performance and fuel economy.
DENSO Sales California Releases New 2009 Oxygen Sensor Catalog
Along with additional coverage, the DENSO 2009 catalog offers an updated 180-page illustration guide to assist with sensor selection.
Tenneco Readies Broad New Line of Walker Light- and Medium-Duty Diesel Emissions Components
Tenneco Inc. is taking the lead in helping the automotive aftermarket capture light-duty and medium-duty diesel aftertreatment service opportunities through the development of a broad new line of replacement diesel particulate filters (DPF) and diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC).
Tech Tip: Multiple Cylinder Misfire or Rough Idle on Chrysler Models
This bulletin involves rotating all engine exhaust valves, replacing the valve spring retainer locks with a new design to increase valve rotation at lower rpm, inspecting/replacing the MAP sensor (as necessary), and decarbonizing the combustion
Tech Tips: Kia Muffler Pipe Drain
This bulletin provides information related to a reported “no-start” condition on some Sportage models after they’re parked overnight in areas where the temperature is below freezing.