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Jeep Tech Tip: Only Replace Solenoid with Jeep DTC P1499

If a Jeep Grand Cherokee owner experiences an intermittent MIL illumination due to DTC P1499 – Hydraulic Fan Solenoid Circuit, this tip explains that it is not necessary to replace the complete cooling fan module, but just the solenoid. Proceed with this bulletin only if the cause of the MIL illumination is due to DTC P1499 – Hydraulic Fan Solenoid Circuit Fault ….

Brake Job: Toyota Prius

Does performing a pad replacement on a Toyota Prius scare you? Well it should; if you treat it like every other vehicle. But, if you know a few things ahead of time, the job can be performed like any other brake job. Do not worry about high voltage. Worry about angry customers due to comebacks

Tech Feature: 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 bag requires a sufficient voltage and ground supplied to it or it will not detonate. Notice I specified "electronically controlled." There are some older models that were ….

More than 300 GUNK, LIQUID WRENCH and ENGINE BRITE Automotive Chemicals and Lubricants Updated with Bilingual Packaging

Radiator Specialty Company, makers of GUNK, LIQUID WRENCH, CARB-MEDIC and ENGINE BRITE automotive performance chemicals and home-auto lubricants, recently announced the completion of updated packaging for its line of more than 300 items. These updated packages feature dual English and Spanish language for ….

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

Tech Tip: Solving Intermittent MIL Illumination on Jeep Grand Cherokees

Some Jeep Grand Cherokee owners may complain of an intermittent MIL illumination. If you retrieve DTC P1499 – Hydraulic Fan Solenoid Circuit while diagnosing the problem, this Tech Tip describes how to complete the repair by replacing just the solenoid, not the complete cooling fan module ….

Brake Fluid Testing: Bleeding and Flushing Minimizes Internal Corrosion in the Brake System

Brake fluid is something that should always be changed when the brakes are relined or when replacing a caliper, wheel cylinder, brake line, hose or master cylinder. But what about at other times? Should brake fluid be replaced for preventive maintenance? Most brake experts say yes! DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluid contains glycol

Get the Drift: The Ins and Outs of Sport ‘Drifting’

Drifting is not a sport for SUVs. If it were, it would probably be called “rollovering.” Nor does it lend itself very well to cars with front-wheel drive. Drifting is all about sliding around curves with the rear wheels smoking all the way. Drifting sounds like an activity dreamed up by the tire manufacturers to

Mazda: Timing Belt Replacement

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Tech Tip: School Bus Inspection and Maintenance

Now that school is out, school bus inspections and maintenance is taking place in preparation for the next session in the fall. Many school districts are outsourcing the maintenance of their buses. This could be your chance to increase your shop’s customer base. While the coach work (body) of buses is changing to incorporate features like air conditioning, the tires, wheels, brakes and suspension the have not change much in 20 years. The biggest changes are under the hood ….