Foreign Affairs: Probing Around Subaru Electrical Systems
With station wagons, small multi-purpose trucks and high-powered sports models in its product mix, Subaru has become an obvious choice for multi-use purchasers. And, by building one basic platform with all of the right stuff, Subaru has been able to concentrate on quality. That brings us to the topic of this article, Subaru electrical systems.
Mohawk Lifts Introduces New Literature on the LMF-12 and TP-16 Lifts
Mohawk’s new detailed four-page flyers show lift users the features and benefits of Mohawk twin post lifts. The LMF-12 and the TP-16 are ideal for the smallest cars through medium-duty work trucks, Mohawk’s two post lifts require minimal shop space, leave tires hanging freely and give complete under-vehicle access.
Tech Feature: Servicing Electrical Systems Requires Knowledge of Fundamentals
Electrical principles – voltage, amperage and resistance – can be described as cars passing along a pockmarked roadway. Voltage is represented by the vehicle’s speed, amperage is the number of vehicles on the road at the same time, and resistance is the potholes in the road’s surface.
Management: Made in China Label Gets Big Black Eye
China has been in the news a lot these days, with reports that a wide range of Chinese products are dangerous, faulty and not fit to be sold in the United States. Everyday products, from pet food, to toothpaste, to tires, to seafood, and now toys for children, have been labeled as unworthy for the U.S. market and have caused a "buyer beware" frenzy with anything bearing the Made in China label. And with good reason.
RTI Technologies to Raise the Bar at 2007 AAPEX with the Introduction of Several New Products
RTI Technologies, Inc. has just announced the public unveiling of its SAE J2788 compliant air conditioning service machine will occur at the 2007 AAPEX show in Las Vegas at the end of October. RTI’s new machine, the RHS 980, will fully conform to the new SAE J2788 standard and has been designed with the service technician in mind.
Mitch Schneider: The Value of Our Expertise vs. What Customers are Charged
As much as I’ve tried over the years, it would be hard for me to explain exactly how I feel about this industry or the people who work so hard and give so much, while realizing all too often their efforts go unheralded, if not completely unnoticed. Despite the fact that we’re likely to remain invisible until there’s a crisis, we give the best we are capable of every day. Some might shrug their shoulders and suggest that this is the very nature of commerce, and certainly I for one could not present a compelling argument to the contrary.
Michelin Technology to Meet Mosport Test
Competitors equipped with the latest technology from Michelin and the world’s premier manufacturers will face one of the oldest and fastest circuits in North America at Canada’s Mosport International Raceway for round nine of the 2007 American Le Mans Series (ALMS).
Tech Tip: Surging Subaru Legacy Annoys Owner
Steve enjoys mountain biking, and his 2001 Subaru Legacy has no problem getting him to the mountains and back. Yet it doesn’t like to commute. Steve called me after work one day to inquire about a surging problem the Legacy has had for a while. He said that the car would surge in low-speed traffic, especially after reaching operating temperature. We scheduled an appointment and I did some research. I discovered that the surging problem is common to some newer model Subarus.
Hennessy Industries Simplifies Training Process
High employee turnover has made adequate training a difficult, but critical, part of the tire service industry today. Budget and time constraints prevent many service managers from sending technicians to training sessions. Hennessy Industries can help with the new COATS OnBoard Operator Training (COBOT), accessory, a revolutionary new device that brings wheel service training directly to the service technician.
Identifix Direct-Hit Reaches Milestone of 50,000 Vehicle Searches in One Week
Identifix, a source of online and hotline vehicle diagnostic and repair information, recently announced that subscribers to the company’s Direct-Hit product looked up information on more than 50,000 vehicles in a single week. The number of vehicles looked up by Direct-Hit subscribers per week has doubled in the last 12 months.