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Tech Feature: Cooling System and Water Pump Service for the Nissan 3.5L V6

The cooling system on late-model Nissan Altimas and Maximas with the 3.5L V6 engine is similar to many other late-model vehicles in that the water pump is buried and typically takes two to three hours to replace depending on the model, year and your manual dexterity.

Tech Tip: Honda Engine Service Essentials

While engine-related complaints aren’t common on Honda’s line of vehicles, problems may still arise from time to time. Import Specialist Contributor Bob Dowie walks you through head gasket repair, from diagnosis to estimating the job to gasket replacement, and also discusses the intricacies of timing belt replacement ….

Tech Tip: Toyota Prius Master/Hybrid MIL On/DTC P3125

Under certain driving conditions, some 2001-’02 Prius vehicles may exhibit a Master, Hybrid and MIL Warning Light "on" condition where only DTC P3125, information code 287, has set in the Hybrid Vehicle Control Unit (HV ECU). Use the following procedure to identify whether the HV ECU or inverter/converter assembly should be replaced ….

Tech Tip: Faulty Catalytic Converter Can Lead to Lack of Power, Hesitation or Surge

Owners of 2000-’03 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L vehicles may complain of a lack of power, hesitation, surge and/or possible DTC P0420. This can be the result of the catalytic converter degrading and it will need to be replaced. DTC P0420 means the rear oxygen (O2) sensor has too much activity. This means it must be working and therefore the catalytic converter is bad and needs to be replaced. Be sure to perform ….

Tech Tip: Drivetrain Noises and Wheel Bearing Replacement

One of the toughest challenges we face as import specialist techs is noise complaints. These aren’t necessarily difficult from the technical or nuts and bolts perspective as much as from the diagnostic process.

Hyundai: Drivetrain Noises & Wheel Bearing Replacement

One of the toughest challenges we face as import specialist techs is noise complaints. These aren’t necessarily difficult from the technical or nuts and bolts perspective as much as from the diagnostic process. The first challenge is to pin down the noise that has the customer concerned. We’ve all listened to our customers struggle with

Tech Tip: Low Oil Level Warning with Ignition Off

In certain instances, customers with an affected BMW vehicle may complain of the low oil level light on or a low oil level message in the check control after the ignition has been turned off. Checking the oil level with the dipstick shows the correct oil level ….

Tech Tip: Don’t be ‘Shocked’ if Prius Owners Lose Their Cool

Some 2001-’03 model year Toyota Prius vehicles may exhibit a Master, Hybrid and MIL warning light on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P3130, information code 346 (Inverter Cooling System Malfunction). This may be caused by reduced HV water pump performance or by the design of the inverter assembly during high ambient air temperature driving conditions ….

Mazda: Timing Belt Replacement

A Little Prevention Goes a Long Way

Tech Tip: Park Avenue Lacks Power

Owners of 2000-2003 Buick Park Avenues may complain of a lack of power, hesitation, surge and/or possible DTC P0420. These symptoms may occur because the catalytic converter has degraded and will need to be replaced. DTC P0420 means the rear oxygen (O2) sensor has too much activity. This means it must be working and therefore the catalytic converter is bad and needs to be replaced ….