Tech Tip: What to Know When Coolant Leaks Occur
Engines run hot! Almost a third of the heat energy produced by combustion is absorbed by the engine itself. That’s why engines need a cooling system. The cooling system absorbs the engine’s waste-heat and prevents the engine from overheating and self-destructing.
Tenneco Awards Flat-Screen TV as Grand Prize in ‘Expert Plus’ Promotion
Tenneco Inc. recently awarded a 40-inch, premium flat-screen TV to auto parts professional Bruce Thomsen, of Omaha, NE, as part of its Expert Plus program. Thomsen won the TV by participating in an online product training program offered through the Expert Plus program, the industry’s premier dealer loyalty program.
EcoFuel World Tour Visits Tenneco Inc.
The power of natural gas came to Tenneco Inc.’s Monroe, MI, facility during a recent visit by the EcoFuel World Tour. Sponsored by Tenneco, the tour’s VW Caddy is outfitted with the company’s exhaust and ride control technologies, which are designed to meet the needs of tomorrow’s alternative fuel applications.
Tech Tip: Diagnosing a Worn Wheel Hub Bearing
Signs of a worn wheel hub bearing vary in severity. Some may be difficult to detect, leading to damage before corrective action can be taken. The time frame in which damage occurs is linked to driving conditions and/or the mechanical practices that were followed at installation. Noise is a classic sign of a bad wheel bearing or wheel hub bearing.
Escalade Tech Tip: Fixing Front End Squeaks
Your shop just installed a new set of tires on a 2002 Cadillac Escalade. The very next day, the customer returns complaining about a squeak and a rattle coming from the front end that wasn’t there before you replaced the tires. What happened?
OTC Releases TPMS Advisory
The gateway to safe and reliable tires fundamentally begins with TPMS education. Many studies show that the majority of cars on U.S. roads are operating on tires inflated to only 80 percent of capacity. OTC urges technicians to advise their customers to check their tire pressure monthly, if not more frequently.
Snap-on Diagnostics Introduces Software Bundle 7.2
Without regular software upgrades, automotive shops just aren’t getting the most out of their diagnostic investments. That’s why Snap on created Software Bundle 7.2. No matter which diagnostic platform is used – MODIS, SOLUS or the cartridge-powered Scanner – Software Bundle 7.2 delivers the supercharged performance that shops need to win and keep repair customers.
When Should You Replace an Oxygen Sensor?
Is there a mileage or time requirement for oxygen sensor replacement? Simple answer: No. Oxygen sensors were first used for fuel trim and emissions in the late 1970s and into the mid 1990s. A single sensor was installed into the exhaust stream to modify fuel delivery and maintain catalytic converter efficiency. Beginning January 1, 1996,
Mitch’s World: Personal Axe Grinding…Shows Ignorance, Especially When Done in “First Person”
I am a “first person” writer. I write about things that I’ve either experienced personally, or that have profoundly affected me in some powerful or compelling way. Almost without exception, these “things” occur either at the shop or have at least something to do with what goes on there. They are things that, in some
Hyundai: From Ball Joints to Brakes…
Uncovering Needed Repairs With Undercar Inspections The brake and suspension systems on Hyundai’s popular line of cars and SUVs are both undercar systems where problems can be detected during routine maintenance. From loose ball joints to worn-out brakes, it’s all there to be checked while the vehicle is on the rack for service and, oftentimes,