Tech Tip: Volvo Piston Cooling Valve Replacement
Use the following procedure to replace the piston cooling valve on model-year 2000 S70, V70 and C70 Volvos.
Tech Tip: Diagnosing Subaru Cooler Weather and Driveability Complaints
As the winter season approaches, cooler weather becomes apparent in many parts of the country. With this cooler weather comes the common cool-weather-related driveability complaints.
Tech Tip: Nissan Strut Replacement Guidelines
This bulletin provides information to correctly identify a strut on any 1990-2000 model that has slight oil seepage, a condition that is considered normal, doesn’t affect the strut’s operation or performance and doesn’t require replacement. It also provides information to correctly identify leaking struts that require replacement.
CARS Extends Early-Bird Registration
The deadline to take advantage of "early-bird" registration discounts for the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) has been extended to Oct. 25. Depending on registration category, most attendees may save $100 or more off standard registration fees.
Diagnosis of Faulty ABS Systems
ABS diagnosis typically starts with accessing the associated DTCs and then applying the appropriate flowchart. There will be times when this type of approach will not be possible, or the occasions when it doesn’t yield positive results. When this is the case, it is always helpful to have an understanding of how the systems and
Built-In Brains: Engine Analyzers Combine the Capabilities of Many Diagnostic Tools into One
When most people think of an engine analyzer, they think of a big box console with automated test capabilities that can detect a wide variety of faults. There are still some machines like these today, but many of the features of a traditional engine analyzer are now available in top-of-the-line scan tools. An engine analyzer
A Tutorial in Hyundai Driveability
Diagnosing a driveability problem starts with the customer interview. When you are able to obtain the proper details about the vehicle’s symptoms, you will be able to diagnose the source of the problem more efficiently. Clues provided by the customer, such as “vehicle starts but runs rough until warm; worse when wet,” is invaluable information
Aftermarket Update
Trade Press Gets First-Hand Look During Tour of Bosch’s State-of-the-Art South Carolina O2 Sensor Plant Oxygen sensors are one of the key sensors in every engine’s fuel management feedback control system. Consequently, O2 sensors play a vital role in maintaining low emissions, good fuel economy and peak performance. Developed by the Robert Bosch Corporation, O2
The Problem Is Not In The Transfer Case
The most important part of any repair work is locating the cause of the problem that causes the customer complaint.
Bridgestone Partners With Indy Autonomous Challenge
The tire supplier will support the world’s first head-to-head, high-speed autonomous race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.