Diagnostic Dilemmas: Driving Forces Behind a Driveability Technician
He used to be known as the tune-up guy, the shop troubleshooter or the ace mechanic. Today, he’s known as a driveability tech. Tomorrow, when body control electronics come on full line, he’ll probably be known as an electronics diagnostics technician. Whatever his name might be, most of us know that driveability techs are smart,
Driveability Series: Ford Water Pumps
An owner of a Ford vehicle is at your shop to have an oil and filter change. During the service, you notice a little coolant is leaking from the vehicle’s water pump. So, do you replace the pump or is a little coolant dripping normal? Well, the answer depends on how much coolant the pump
VarioCam: Understanding Porsche’s VVT Technology
Originally developed for the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo, VarioCam changes the valve timing to increase power & reduce emissions.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Operation and Diagnosis
Since exhaust gas does not burn, this lowers the combustion temperatures and reduces NOx emissions from the engine.
AAPEX Announces Joe’s Garage Training Schedule
Joe’s Garage is an entire floor of The Venetian Expo dedicated to meeting the needs of today’s repair professionals.
Variable Valve Timing Systems (VIDEO)
Variable valve timing systems allow today’s engines to maximize performance and drivability.
Gasoline Direct Injection: Total System Diagnostics
Modern gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines have two fuel pump opportunities. You still have an electric pump in the tank, but a high-pressure fuel pump is on the engine. These two pumps work in unison, so the correct quantity of fuel is injected directly into the cylinder. If either pump can’t generate the pressure or
Jaguar V8 Engine Service for 4.0 and 4.2-Liter Types
Make sure you have the vehicle identification number ready when ordering parts.
Air Management For The FSI V6 And V8 Engines
The FSI 3.2 L V6 and 4.2 L V8 have a lot in common with the FSI 2.0 L four-cylinder engine, including carbon deposit problems.
Diagnosing Acura RDX Turbo System Problems
The wastegate prevents the turbo from exceeding maximum boost pressure.
