Identifix Direct-Hit Grows at Rapid Pace to 25,000 Subscribers and More Than One Million Vehicle Look Ups per Month
Identifix, one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline vehicle diagnostic, maintenance and repair information, recently announced that the company has experienced unprecedented growth in the first half of 2010.
GM Drivetrain Tech Tip: Transfer Case Leaking Fluid
Fluid Leak at Left Hand Transfer Case Weep Hole or Between Transfer Case and Transmission (Replace Left Transfer Case Input Shaft Seal or Transfer Case O-Ring Seal). Models equipped with 6T45/70/75 Transmission RPO Codes MHC/MH4/MH6 for GM or AF33-5 AWD/PTU Automatic Transmission (RPO M45) for 2007-2008 Suzuki and Getrag 760 or 790 Power Takeoff Unit (Transfer Case).
Directions: Will You Be Servicing a 100-MPG Vehicle in the Near Future?
Vehicles in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X-PRIZE vie for $10 million in prizes that will be awarded to teams that develop production-capable vehicles that exceed 100 miles per gallon or energy equivalent (MPGe).
Nation’s World Class Technicians are Recognized
Seventeen professional automotive technicians obtained ASE certification in 22 specialty areas in 2009.
Mitch’s World: Getting ‘Schooled’ in the Shop
Mitch gives his take on the old saying — “Those who can, do…Those who can’t, teach!”
Tech Feature: Understanding Your Voltmeter
Illustrating the internal operation of a voltmeter while a technician is testing a series circuit with one or two loads is a helpful way to explain how the tool works.
Tech Tip: BMW Check Engine Light On and Vehicle Running Rough Due to Airflow Meter
If a customer complains of a check engine light on and a vehicle running rough, it may be due to problems with the airflow meter and wiring.
Top 5 Tools: Steve Fishmen, The Outfit Auto Repair
Steve Fishmen, lead technician The Outfit Auto Repair Sacramento, CA Actron PocketScan Plus — A great tool for checking out used cars for my customers. Actron AutoScanner Plus — Very fast with a great database for fast diagnostics. Actron Fuel Pressure Tester Kit — Easy hook-up and easy to use. Has cut down my time.
Tech Tip: Does a Generic OBD II Tool Show All Volkswagen Codes?
Generic OBD II tools may not give the complete picture of what is happening with a car. Consider what happened to me with my 2000 VW GTI 1.8T. The car had been intermittently stalling out over a period of a few weeks. The check engine light was not lit. One evening, as I was leaving work, the car stalled again. Fortunately, I had my laptop with me and had several diagnostic programs installed, so I ran a scan.
Hickok Celebrates 100 Years in Business
In addition to being a leader in fuel injection technology diagnostics, Hickok also provides products and services for the automotive, emissions testing, locomotive, and aircraft industries. This includes the development, manufacture and marketing of electronic and non-electronic automotive diagnostic products used for repair and emission testing.