Tech Tip: GM Duramax Diesel Fuel Filter Replacement Problems
The following tip applies to all 2001-’06 General Motors trucks equipped with the 6.6L Duramax Diesel engine, RPO LB7 or LLY. There are a couple of issues with the fuel filters on these vehicles. GM has released a revised fuel filter; see TSB 04-06-04-070. The new filter is longer than the original filters used and has a plastic housing.
Spirit of the Wild: Snap-on Teams Up with Ted Nugent
For technicians who love to pack up the truck Friday after work with rods, rifles and bows and head for the woods – there’s a new tool box designed just for you. Snap-on Tools has teamed up with legendary rocker and gonzo sportsman, Ted Nugent, to introduce a new line of limited edition roll cabinets and accessories.
Viewpoint: Can Your Retirement Meet the Reserve Price?
For the past five years, I have been a shopper of eBay Motors. I not only shop for parts for my project cars, but for tools. It is almost an addiction for me to find the best deal or rarest tool. In the automotive tool section, I have been noticing a disturbing type of listing.
News Update: NAPA Chassis Trains, Certifies Technicians
Participants in a four-day NAPA Chassis training class were provided with tips and techniques from NATEF-certified instructors to identify and solve problems while diagnosing and repairing late-model chassis and suspension systems. Held recently at NAPA’s training center, the clinic taught timesaving repair procedures, giving these techs the ability to be more proficient on newer vehicles.
Tech Tip: What To Do When An Engine Won’t Start
In today’s world of high-tech electronics, onboard diagnostics and scan tools, you would think engine diagnostics would be easier than ever. Yet some technicians struggle when confronted with an engine that cranks, but refuses to start. Most no-starts do not generate any fault codes, so how do you proceed to find out what’s causing the problem?
Lista to Showcase its Versatile Combination Cabinets at the 2007 Performance Racing Industry Expo
Lista International Corporation will showcase its modular Combination Cabinets at the 2007 Performance Racing Industry Expo (PRI), December 6-8, in Orlando, at the Orange County Convention Center in booth #3506 and booth #3508. These cabinets serve as an ideal solution for storing, securing and moving items of varied size and shape and feature full-width top drawer(s), which can store unusually long items safely and securely.
Snap-on Diagnostics Showcases Latest Technology During Industry Week 2007
Snap-on Diagnostics will be showcasing its latest technology, which includes Software Bundle 7.4 with MODIS, SOLUS PRO, ETHOS and Vantage PRO, as well as ShopStream Networked Software, during Industry Week 2007, Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, at SEMA booth #13226.
Federated Announces New Training Initiative Aimed at Professional Service Technicians
Federated is pleased to announce a new training initiative to provide professional service providers with business management techniques to improve profits and enhance customer satisfaction, according to Phil Moore, vice president of marketing for Federated Auto Parts.
Selling Services: Shock & Strut Replacement
The primary purpose of a shock absorber (or strut) is to control suspension movement. This is done by a piston moving fluid through a series of valves within the shock or strut housing. The valves control the damping rate of the shock throughout the travel of the piston. The damping characteristics are engineered to complement
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