Proform Parts 2009 ‘Wish Book’ Now Available
Proform Parts unveiled a myriad of great new internal and external engine parts and tools at the 2008 SEMA Show. All those cool and inexpensive parts are now in their comprehensive 2009 catalog. In fact, there are more than 900 parts available for Chevrolet, Ford and Chrysler vehicles, both old and new ….
Tech Tip: Subaru Parasitic Battery Draw
This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure when checking for excessive battery draw for any Subaru model. Prior to beginning test, be certain the vehicle battery is fully charged and that the battery posts and cable ends are free of corrosion, dirt, sealer and in good condition ….
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 ….
OBD II Engine Diagnostics: Not as Simple as it Seems
Anybody can plug a scan tool into a vehicle and read codes. But do they know what the codes mean, how to diagnose the fault or, most importantly, how to fix the vehicle? The problem with reading OBD II codes is that the code tells you only that a fault has occurred. It does not
Porsche: Maintenance Essentials
Boost System Performance & Customer Satisfaction
Playing It Safe: Servicing Supplemental Restraint Systems
KABOOM!!! That’s kinda fun on the holidays isn’t it? Well, the pyrotechnics in a car can be satisfying as well. Satisfying to your wallet that is. I’m sure you’ve heard how “dangerous” air bags can be. Well they can be dangerous, but at the same time, they are pretty safe, too. An electronically controlled air
News: Bosch, ALLDATA Plan New Shop Productivity, Efficiency Solutions
Las Vegas — Robert Bosch LLC and ALLDATA announced at AAPEX that the two companies are planning new software solutions in the area of ECU diagnostics and repair/service information that will provide automotive service shops in the U.S. and Canada with a solution to increase shop efficiency and productivity. Availability is planned for 2009. The
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 ….
Tech Tip: Diagnosing Fuel Pumps and Injectors
One of the first questions that should always be answered when diagnosing a fuel-related complaint on a fuel-injected engine is, "What is the fuel pressure?" All too often, technicians assume fuel pressure is "good" without actually measuring it with a gauge. If the engine runs, they assume the injectors are getting adequate fuel pressure. If the engine cranks but won’t start, and they depress the service valve on the ….
Tech Tip: Diagnosing an Engine that Won’t Start
For any engine to start, three things are necessary: fuel, compression and spark. If any of these components is lacking, the engine won’t start. The fuel system must be generating normal fuel pressure, and the air/fuel ratio must be correct for the ambient temperature and engine temperature. If the air/fuel mixture is too lean, it won’t ignite and the engine won’t start. If the air/fuel mixture is too rich, it can flood the engine and also prevent it from starting ….