Electric Power Steering
When a technology like hydraulic power steering has been around for so long, it is difficult for technicians and even the training establishment to deal with a new system like electric power steering. These systems abandon fluid logic for electronic logic. It is not a simple exchange of power steering fluid for magnetism. Wrapping one’s
Spark Source
Since the earliest days of the internal combustion engine, spark plugs have provided the ignition source for the air/fuel mixture. Over the years, spark plugs have gotten smaller, and the use of exotic metals in their electrodes has extended plug life to 100,000 miles or more. But the basic design of a spark plug really
ASE Collision Repair and Refinishing Series Now Available from Thomson Delmar Learning
Thomson Delmar Learning, a leading provider of quality education and training products and services throughout the world and part of Thomson Learning, announced the publication of the updated ASE Test Preparation Collision Repair and Refinishing Series Manuals.
Engine Performance
Smart Diagnostics Begin With Basic Checks and Solid Service Information
Lifts: Laws of the Universe
have in common? Each of these items is subject to the law of gravity. The law states all items are attracted to the earth with a force that is exactly equal to their specific weight. Why, you ask, do I care about this? Well, let me give you another little statement that will start to
ACDelco Offers Training Incentives, New Classes for 2007
The automotive aftermarket industry has long recognized ACDelco for its world-class training program that helps technicians and shop owners to stay current with new technology through the latest information and cutting-edge instruction.
Subaru Tech Tip: ABS ECU Replacement
In order to improve the serviceability of the ABS system, the ECU was subdivided and has been established as a spare part. This service bulletin details the replacement procedures of the ECU as a spare part.
Management: Brush Up on Charging System Fundamentals to Help Diagnose Problems
In the modern-day automobile, the battery serves three main functions. First is the obvious: It supplies electrical power to the ignition system, starter, computer system and every other electrical component while the engine is not running (or any other instance when the alternator is not charging).
Hayden Automotive Achieves ISO/TS 16949:2002 Certification
Four Seasons announces that one of its facilities, Hayden Automotive, has achieved ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification for the design and manufacturing of fan clutches and fan drives for the automotive industry, as part of its ongoing effort to enhance quality and further establish OE business.
Diagnostic Solutions: A Little Homework Goes a Long Way….
In Diagnosing Intermittent or Hard Starter Failures