Tech Tip: Diagnosing Subaru Vehicles that Won’t Take Fuel
Should you encounter a Subaru vehicle that won’t refuel or causes the gas nozzle to shut off prematurely, here are some tips to aid diagnosis. The vehicle should first be checked for obvious problems, such as crushed or kinked hoses, misrouted hoses or broken components. If nothing is found, go to the gas station and confirm the condition.
Tech Tip: Nissan Altima Engine Misfire – A Simple Tubular Malfunction
The engine runs rough, gas mileage is down and more importantly the "check engine" light is on. That little illuminated check engine light strikes fear in the hearts and minds of the average vehicle owner – it’s supposed to. Otherwise, people would keep driving their vehicles as long as they could, eclipsing the light with a piece of electrical tape.
Murphy’s Auto Care Wins Membership to Standard Plus Club and Online Plus Program
Standard Motor Products recently announced that Murphy’s Auto Care in Beaver Creek, OH, has won a 12-month membership to the Standard Plus Club and the Online Plus program. The drawing took place at the 2006 CARS show in Las Vegas, NV.
Diagnostic Oddities
This article is dedicated to some Ford specific issues that, after being brought to light, can save your shop thousands of dollars in wasted time and liability. There may be some other makes out there with some similar designs and quirks, but the only technical references will be for Ford vehicles. By Glen Beanard Giddy
Top Five Tools
Earle Kramer Jr., president Green Acres Automotive LLC Perkiomenville, PA Mac Tools’ Mac Mentor with Lab Scope — This is the best and most efficient scanner I have ever owned. ALLDATA — This is the most knowledgeable information system I have used. Smoke Pro Smoke Machine — This machine is cost effective and safe to
Tech Tip: Kia Sephia Start Motor Fails to Engage/Blows Fuse
Some 1998 Sephia models produced before May 7, 1998 (A/T equipped vehicles) or May 2, 1998 (M/T equipped vehicles) may intermittently experience a condition where the starter motor fails to engage and blows the 15-amp start fuse. This condition is usually worse when the outside air temperature is high.
Dorman Offers Helpful Pointers for Inspecting, Diagnosing and Servicing Clock Springs
A clock spring isn’t related to the clock and it doesn’t have spring in it. However, it is found on every single vehicle, both import and domestic, produced since 1994. Dorman Products offers the following instructional pointers for technicians servicing clock springs.
Management: Simple Ways to Make Sure Your Shop is ‘Top of Mind’ with Your Customers
You’ve just finished your customer’s vehicle, but don’t let a simple, cost-effective advertising opportunity slip away. We’ve used a three-step in-house advertising plan for years, and we’ve always had a favorable response from our customers. Here are the nuts and bolts of the plan.
Bosch All Makes, All Models, Fuel Pump Program Offers OE Modules and OE Turbine Upgrade Pumps
Robert Bosch Corporation has greatly expanded its already comprehensive program of premium replacement OE modules and OE fuel pumps. The program includes OE electric turbine pumps for both current and older vehicles equipped with either turbine or positive-displacement-type fuel pumps.
Boosted!
Disc brakes are not “self-energizing” like drum brakes, so they require more pedal effort to apply. It’s the magic of power brakes that allows a 98-lb. little old lady to bring two tons of Lincoln Town Car to a screeching halt with little more than a light caress of her foot against the brake pedal.