Mitch’s World: Righting Inaccurate Writings
I am a “first person” writer. I write about things that I’ve either experienced personally, or that have profoundly affected me in some powerful or compelling way. Almost without exception, these “things” occur either at the shop or have at least something to do with what goes on there. They are things that, in some
Servicing Solutions: GM’s Durable Duramax Diesel
General Motors launched the Duramax Diesel 6.6L V8 engine in the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500 Series trucks with Allison automatic transmissions in 2001. The application expanded to the Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC Topkick medium-duty trucks for 2003, with 16,000-, 18,000- and 19,500-lb. gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR). According to its engineers,
Carley’s Corner: A Love/Hate Relationship With Computers
Anybody who uses a personal computer can probably relate to what I am about to say: I love my computer because of all the cool things it can do for me, and I hate my computer because it drives me nuts. Like many Americans, I own more than one computer. I have my office computer
Business Tools: Computers… Why You Can’t Do Business Today Without Them
It’s hard to imagine any automotive repair shop doing business today without the benefit of multiple computers. Yet some shops continue to do business and fix cars the “old fashioned way” with no computers whatsoever. I can’t help but wonder how much longer some of these shops will stay in business. The computer has become
A/C Service: The Heart of the Matter
The heart of the business, feel the heart beat, he has a good heart. These familiar thoughts and sayings all refer to the same thing. Whether it is a figurative or literal reference, the message is the same. There is always a central and irreplaceable part or component or, sometimes, person to all things. This
Tech Tip: Is Caliper Replacement a Wheel of Fortune or Does it Sometimes Cost a Fortune?
Have you ever looked for something in the shop only to be frustrated when someone else comes by (usually the boss) and reveals the item right before your eyes?
Bendix Brand Training Classes Focus on Electronics, Diagnostics and Popular Braking Systems
To help technicians that buy and sell Bendix branded brake products better understand today’s complex braking systems, the Bendix team has several training classes available. These courses cover hydraulic braking, light truck and SUV ABS systems, Delphi VI ABS and traction control systems, import brakes, braking electronics and more.
Nissan Tech Tip: Strut Replacement Guidelines
This bulletin provides information to correctly identify a strut on any 1990-2000 Nissan 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.
Bendix Offers Seminars on Brake Electronics, Hydraulics and More
In 2007, the Bendix Brakes Answerman team is offering a number of training programs for both counterstaff and technicians. Among them are "Automotive Brake Electrical & Electronics" and "Automotive Hydraulic Brake Diagnosis."
East Penn Partners with Evernham Motorsports for 2007
East Penn recently announced another year of partnership with Evernham Motorsports and their NASCAR Busch series program. The Deka logo appears on the B-Post (between the driver’s window and the back window) of the No. 9 Ultimate Chargers Dodge Charger, which runs a full time Busch series schedule.