Toyota Tech Tip: A/C Inoperative, A/C Light Flashing
This bulletin provides information regarding countermeasures to the A/C magnetic clutch relay for A/C light flashing (inoperative A/C) issues on some vehicles equipped with a magnetic clutch compressor.
Nissan Tech Tip: Chirp Noise on 2-3 Upshift
If a 1999-2000 Quest or Altima exhibits a "chirp" noise as the automatic transmission shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear, particularly when accelerating the vehicle with only 1/8 throttle applied, the noise may be coming from the high clutch assembly during operation. This noise can be eliminated by adding two bottles (200cc each, 400cc total) of Automatic Transmission Fluid Treatment to the transmission. If the incident occurs, follow the below procedure to confirm and resolve it.
Run 10s at the Track with the Katech Performance Camaro Performance Package
Katech Performance has engineered a Chevrolet Camaro performance package (KAT-A4693) that allows owners to drive their car to the track, run 10s and drive back home.
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.
Tech Tip: 1st/Reverse Gear Difficult to Engage on Volvo Manual Transmissions
Some customers with 1999-2005 Volvo 5- or 6-speed manual transmission models may complain that it’s difficult to engage 1st and/or reverse gear, especially after the car has been sitting overnight.
Automatic Transmissions: From Mechanical to Electronic to Hybrid
A long time ago in a service bay, preventive maintenance for an automatic transmission was an oil change, band and throttle linkage adjustment. The 1960s saw the end of external band adjustments. In the 1970s, the drain plug went away and the pick up screen was replaced with a filter. In the 1980s, a turbo
2006 Ford Explorer Pointers
Photo 2). Another change for the 4.6L in 2006 is that it no longer uses a knock sensor. Both, the 4.0L and the 4.6L use a PCM-controlled heated PCV valve. The PCV valve on the 4.0L SOHC engine is located in the back of the left valve cover, mounted horizontally, and is well hidden from
The Circle of (Engine) Life: The Important Role Water Pumps Play in Engine Preservation…Restoring the Engine to Precise OE Tolerances
Amazingly, up to one-third of the heat energy produced inside an engine’s combustion chambers ends up as waste heat that goes into the block. This heat must be eliminated, otherwise the engine will overheat and self-destruct. The water pump keeps coolant circulating between the engine and radiator to get rid of the heat. The pump
Mitch Schneider: How Could That Happen?
That’s the question we were asked…over and over and over again. "How could that happen? How could it be the wrong part? I bought it from the dealer and they were identical; I checked it myself!" Well, you’ve probably already figured out that they weren’t identical, because if they were, there wouldn’t be much to write about.
Beck/Arnley Adds 856 New Part Numbers
Beck/Arnley announces it has added more than 800 new part numbers to its line of import nameplate products. Included among the 856 new numbers are additions in Beck/Arnley’s major product categories – Engine Parts & Filtration, Clutch & Driveline, Brake & Chassis, Cooling, Engine Management and Electrical.