Fuel Pump Diagnostics Using Scan Tools
The most common diagnostic procedures for fuel pumps in the past were analog and hands on. Most fuel pump-related problems could be solved with a pressure gauge and voltmeter. Today, the scan tool is the most important tool when diagnosing a fuel supply problem.
Diagnostic Solutions: Steering Geometry Diagnostics
Bent steering knuckle assemblies are easy to
Raybestos Brand Increases Focus on Growing Demand for Import Parts
As sales of import vehicles continue to outpace domestics, Raybestos brand chassis parts – a member of the Affinia family of brands – is launching a new sales and marketing strategy to address the growing demand for import replacement parts.
Rodney Childers, Crew Chief for Brian Vickers and No. 55 Toyota, Wins MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award at Sonoma
Rodney Childers, crew chief for Brian Vickers and the No. 55 RK Motors Toyota, won his first MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award of 2012 after Vickers made a late charge to finish fourth in Sunday’s NASCAR Toyota Save Mart 350 at Sonoma (CA) Raceway. Childers and Vickers have delivered two top-five finishes in only three Sprint Cup starts together this year.
Jimmie Johnson Crew Chief Chad Knaus is Top MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ at MIS
Chad Knaus, crew chief for the MOOG steering and suspension-equipped No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet driven by Jimmie Johnson, was named MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” after Johnson drove from the back of the field to post his eighth top-10 finish of the year during Sunday’s Quicken Loans 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup contest at Michigan International Speedway.
Mazda3i Vehicle Maintenance Checks
For this article, we’ll be looking at a 2006 Mazda3i. We won’t spend much time on performing routine maintenance services, as we should all be familiar with the nuts and bolts of the job. The most important thing to ask yourself is, why are you doing this service? Sure it’s important to get fresh fluids and
Alignment Specs: Thrust Angle and Setback
The thrust angle is an imaginary line drawn perpendicular to the rear axle’s centerline. It compares the direction that the rear axle is aimed with the centerline of the vehicle. It also confirms if the rear axle is parallel to its front axle and that the wheelbase on both sides of the vehicle is the same. It is one of the most important diagnostic angles during an alignment.
Chad Johnston, Crew Chief for Martin Truex Jr. and No. 56 Toyota, Named Top MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ at Dover
Chad Johnston picked up one big prize before jetting back to North Carolina for an even bigger one. The crew chief for the NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Camry was named Federal-Mogul’s MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” after the No. 56 car gained 11 positions to finish seventh in Sunday’s NASCAR FedEx 400 at Dover (DE) International Speedway.
Honda Civic Hybrid Service
Technical Editor Larry Carley discusses servicing the Honda Civic Hybrid, now in its third generation, with more than 200,000 cars sold to date since its introduction to the U.S. market in 2002 as a model year 2003, and highlights repair opportunities in diagnosing battery problems and various maintenance items.
Steve Letarte, Crew Chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr., Named MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Talladega
Steve Letarte, crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet Impala, was named the MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” in Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Talladega (AL) Superspeedway. The No. 88 car picked up nine positions and improved by a race-high 0.039-second per lap over the second half of the race to deliver its sixth consecutive top-10 finish. Earnhardt now stands third in driver points after nine races.