Diagnostic Dilemmas: Got a Light?
Every diagnostic technician experiences operational complaints that are more bizarre than they are technically complex. The problem is made difficult when the technician fails to stand back from the problem and look at what I call, “The Big Picture.” As you will see in the following case study, The Big Picture is a collection of
SafeShop: Nature of the Hazard – Safe Welding Practices
Welding two pieces of metal together with sparks, fire and electricity is obviously a dangerous part of a technician’s job. Because as an automotive technician you’re not welding all day, the safety precautions that a professional welder takes sometimes go by the wayside. But even for short periods of welding, you must consider the dangers
Upgraded Bosch Wiper Blade Portfolio Provides Comprehensive Premium Coverage
Bosch has upgraded its wiper blade portfolio to provide a comprehensive premium wiper series. The Bosch wiper portfolio includes advanced extensive coverage for domestic and imported vehicles and includes bracketless and conventional blades for the windshield, as well as blades especially designed for rear window applications.
Exciting Las Vegas and Disney World Vacations, Consumer Cash Rebates Offered in ‘Ultimate Road Trip’ Promotion from ANCO, Wagner, MOOG and National Brands
Thousands of participating automotive parts and service providers across the U.S. will be offered the chance to win exciting prizes – including complete Walt Disney World and Las Vegas vacation packages – through the "Ultimate Road Trip" promotion from Federal-Mogul Corporation’s ANCO wiper blades, Wagner brake products, MOOG chassis parts and National wheel-end components brands.
Tech Tip: Pinpointing Refrigerant Leaks on Today’s Vehicles
When a customer’s A/C system isn’t cooling well and the refrigerant charge is low, you know the system is leaking. The question is where? Fluorescent leak detection dyes are popular because they’re easy and inexpensive to use. All you need is a bottle of dye or refrigerant that has already had dye added to it.
Tech Tip: Lighting and Driving Safety
Nothing lasts forever and headlights and other bulbs are no exception. After 1,000 or more hours of operation, the light-emitting tungsten filament eventually burns out, causing the lamp to fail. Vibration is another factor that can shorten the life of any bulb and headlights are always vulnerable to stones and debris kicked up by other vehicles, not to mention collision damage.
Advanced Technology Helps Raybestos Brand Brakes Define Braking Performance
Since modern brake systems do more than just stop cars, Raybestos brand brake pads and rotors are designed and manufactured to supply technicians with the application-specific solutions needed to maintain stability and traction control – while still providing the best in quiet, safe and efficient braking.
Diagnostic Dilemmas
It’s Mechanical, Stupid! Just about every student of politics remembers President Bill Clinton’s famous campaign slogan, “It’s the economy, stupid!” Allow me to paraphrase by saying, “It’s mechanical, stupid!” Yes, that’s right, mechanical failures can cause diagnostic trouble codes and, all too often, we tread the Primrose Path because we become lost in a maze
Zurich Offers Safety Tips to Keep Your Shop Safe
One of the greatest workers compensation and liability exposures confronting many companies across the country is slip and fall incidents. A fall can result in the loss of a valued employee or the filing of a third-party lawsuit. Many of these incidents can be prevented.
Hello Spring, Goodbye Old Wiper Blades
With the arrival of spring, we welcome warmer, longer days, new leaves on the trees and spring daylight-saving time. In remembering to advance the clocks forward on March 11 – daylight-saving time starts three weeks earlier this year – Trico Products encourages drivers to also change their wiper blades.