Tech Feature: Jeep Fuel Problems Needn’t Be an Uphill Battle
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been a dependable vehicle for many vehicle owners over the years. However, the SUV has had a few fuel system problem that has put Jeeps in repair shops. In this article, we’ll address some fuel system complaints that have plagued these vehicles.
Tech Q&A: Shock and Strut FAQs
Hopefully, these answers to some frequently asked questions will help you communicate ride control basics to your customers.
Honda Tech Tip: Rear Differential Moan or Groan
On 2002-’07 CR-Vs with 4WD, a moaning or groaning noise may come from the rear differential when making a sharp or tight turn at low speeds. This condition may be caused due to contamination in the rear differential fluid.
Automotive Fluid Exchange Equipment
Vital fluids – including engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid, gear oil, power steering fluid and brake fluid – need to be replaced periodically. Technical Editor Larry Carley discusses the equipment and tools necessary for the preventive maintenance essentials.
Tech Feature: Rebuilding the Chrysler Hemi
Chrysler made the Hemi engine famous. They didn’t invent the hemispherical chamber, but they were the first to build an engine with a hemi chamber for an American car back in 1951. They originally called it the “Double Rocker Shaft V8,” but it soon became “the Hemi.”
Tech Tip: Erratic 4Runner Blower Motor
Some Toyota 4Runner owners may complain of a condition where the blower motor speed does not match the HVAC display indication.
Tech Tip: 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Safety Precautions
As vehicle manufacturers strive to meet or exceed fuel economy standards, alternative vehicle designs incorporating new materials and systems will be produced to accommodate consumer demand. One such vehicle that may roll into your repair facility is the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. Questions will arise when this vehicle arrives ….
Tech Tip: Rear-Wheel-Drive 4×4 Operation
Let’s discuss the 4×4 operation on Ford truck platform vehicles. We’ll cover the operation of the parts on the various rear-wheel-drive 4×4 systems. When it comes to Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) and Manual Shift-On-the-Fly (MSOF), much is the same except with MSOF, the driver has to manually push a gear shifter in the floor that is connected by rods to the shift fork inside the transfer case. With shift-on-the-fly four-wheel drive, the vehicle does not need to ….
New Jersey Shop Owner Wins Grand Prize in Remy ‘Conquer the Canyon’ Sweepstakes
Glenn Wiesenthal, co-owner of the Wiesenthal Shell service station in Ocean City, NJ, is the grand-prize winner of the Remy "Conquer the Canyon" sweepstakes promotion from Remy International, Inc. Wiesenthal’s name was drawn from the several hundred entries received during the popular four-month promotion. His grand prize is a ….
Ford-Wheeling!, Rear-wheel-drive 4×4 operation
Let’s discuss the 4×4 operation on Ford truck platform vehicles. We’ll cover the operation of the parts on the various rear-wheel-drive 4×4 systems. When it comes to Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF) and Manual Shift On the Fly (MSOF), much is the same except with MSOF, the driver has to manually push a gear