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.
Enthusiasts Invited to Show Off Their Rides at the SEMA Show
Owners of select vehicle models may be able to have their cars or trucks featured at the 2011 SEMA Show, taking place Tuesday-Friday, November 1-4, 2011, in Las Vegas.
Repair Shop Employee Fires Shots at Suspected Car Thief
An employee at Accountable Auto Care in Broomfield, CO, decided to take matters into his own hands when a Jeep Grand Cherokee was stolen from the repair shop. The employee jumped into another vehicle and gave chase after the stolen vehicle. According to police, after the two vehicles collided several times, the shop employee drew a gun and fired two shots at the thief.
Tech Feature: Hemisphere Exploration – Journey to the Center of the 5.7L Hemi
The 5.7L HEMI Magnum V8, which made its debut in 2003 in Dodge Ram 2500/3500 series trucks, was quite an improvement over the older 5.9L V8 it replaced. The engine was 56 lbs. lighter, produced 41% more horsepower and 12% more torque than the previous motor. Better yet, it also delivered 8-10% better fuel economy.
Tech Feature: The Variables of Valve Timing
Today’s cylinder deactivation designs are used to reduce the fuel consumption and emissions of an internal combustion engine during light load operation.
JASPER Makes Available More Late-Model Domestic & Import Engines
Jasper Engines & Transmissions, the nation’s leader in remanufactured drivetrain components, has made available more late-model engines from Chrysler, Ford, GM and Subaru. The remanufactured Chrysler engine is the 3.7L V6 now available for ….
Chrysler Sebring Tech Tip: Irregular Engine Snapping Sound when Engine is Idling
An irregular engine snapping sound may be noticed when the engine is idling in park between idle rpm and 1,400 rpm at normal operating temperature. The sound is on the upper end of the engine (cylinder head) toward the front of the engine or passenger side (right side). The sound is irregular, not periodic or ….
Tire Tech Update: Front to Rear Size Differences Require Special Knowledge
Some of the top tire dealers I’ve encountered are those who elect to understand virtually everything they can about a tire, its performance level, its construction features, its overall diameter and its OE assigned position. This includes corner-by-corner knowledge, as well as being front-to-rear axle savvy. When we drive past a tire dealership that has a BMW, a Lamborghini, a Corvette and a Ford Cobra parked on the lot, we take notice ….
Tech Tip: Irregular Engine Snapping Sound
An irregular engine snapping sound may be noticed when the engine is idling in park between idle rpm and 1,400 rpm at normal operating temperature. The sound is on the upper end of the engine (cylinder head) toward the front of the engine or passenger side (right side). The sound is irregular, not periodic or harmonious. The frequency of the sound will increase with rpm. The sound is more of a higher pitch snapping noise, not a low, metallic knock.
Tech Tip: Life, Liberty and the Solution to Trouble Codes
Kathy enjoys hiking with her dogs. Recently, she traded in her old SUV for a 2005 Jeep Liberty that could comfortably carry the three of them. On a recent drive home from hiking in the mountains, Kathy noticed that the ABS lamp was on. She stopped by my shop a few days later, and after testing, we determined that the rear wheel speed sensor had failed.