Exhaust Noise: How Much is Too Much?
Exhaust noise sells mufflers and pipes. Exhaust noise can be irritating, as when an original equipment muffler or pipe rots and blows out. Or, it can be pleasing in the case of a high performance vehicle with a throaty growl when it accelerates. Either way, noise generates exhaust work and parts sales. How people react
So There is No Con-Fusion
came on the scene in 2006. The 2006 Ford Fusion shares a design platform with the Mercury Milan and the Lincoln Zephyr. In 2007, the Zephyr is replaced by the Lincoln MKZ. The Fusion comes with a choice of 4-cyl. and 6-cyl. powerplants. The four cylinder is a 2.3L 16-valve DOHC engine. It uses a
BMW Engine Repairs
Though six-cylinder, inline engines are not as popular today as they were just 25 years ago, their sound and layout still translates well into high performance, durability and smoothness. The six-cylinder M50 series was originally used in 5 series cars in the early 1990s, and is now the basis for the 3 and 5 series
Tech Tip: Intermittent No Start on Nissan Pathfinder
The customer is experiencing an intermittent no start on his 2002 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L. There is no ground for the fuel pump relay when the problem occurs. And there are no codes. Possible causes include a power or ground problem, immobilizer problem, wiring harness/connection or ….
Tech Tip: Performance Still Most Important in Today’s Tires
During a long career in the tire biz, I’ve seen a few tires that simply didn’t look right. Once upon a time, a tire company rolled out a cantilevered sidewall that looked as strange to me as it must have appeared to would-be tire buyers. It didn’t sell. Neither did a one-ply bias tire billed as being better than a two-ply bias tire. That was back in the pre-radial 1960s and consumers didn’t buy that line either.
Toyota Tech Tip: Sulfur-Like Smell Coming from Exhaust
Some owners of Toyota vehicles may experience a sulfur-like or rotten egg odor coming from the exhaust system. Sulfur is a natural component of crude oil from which the gasoline is refined and the amount of sulfur can be decreased through the refining process. The amount of sulfur in fuel sold in California is regulated, however gasoline sold in other states can have substantially higher sulfur content. Sulfur content also varies considerably between gasoline brands and locations.
Clean Burn Helps Shops Make it a Green 2008
Thinking green in 2008 means more than just being environmentally friendly. For users of Clean Burn energy systems, it also means saving money on soaring energy costs. Engineered to burn used oils generated by cars, trucks, heavy equipment, boats and other vehicles, Clean Burn furnaces and boilers transform used oil into free heat.
Volkswagen Tech Tip: A Sluggish Bug
A customer recently noticed that his 2002 VW Beetle turbo diesel had lost its pep. After he scheduled an appointment, I went to work researching the symptom he described. Perform repair steps 1 through 9. If any of these steps reveals a problem, repair or adjust as necessary and perform a road test prior to continuing on to step 10.
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Raybestos ‘Spring Sizzle’ Sweepstakes Rewards Winners with Toolboxes and More James “Fritz” Steile of Maple Grove Tire and Service in Maple Grove, MN, was named the Raybestos brand brakes “Spring Sizzle” promotion winner. Steile received a Snap-on Classic Series 19-Drawer Triple Bank Roll Cabinet and a complete Snap-on tool set. Installers received a sweepstakes entry
Mercedes: Addressing MIL Issues
‘Systems Operation’ Knowledge and Proper Equipment Saves Diagnostic Time and Speeds Repair Process It may not be a Mother-in-Law light, but the effect can be about the same. Just when you don’t want to see it, there it is! The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) has been around for more than 25 years, but since OBD