Mitch Schneider: Experiencing One of those ‘Brunswick Days’
I call them "Brunswick Days." You know, those days where accomplishing anything feels as if it would be easier to go to the local bowling alley, pick out a ball, tuck it under your arm, head for the closest hardware store, pick up a 25′ roll of garden hose, head back to the shop and then proceed to blow the ball through the hose until it exits at the other end.
Tech Update: A Refresher Course on Complete Brake Service, Brake & Suspension System Service
Whether you’re studying for an upcoming ASE brake certification test, expanding your knowledge or honing your brake repair skills, this course is for you. There are no grades and no pop quizzes or tests. It’s not even a pass-fail course. The only credit you’ll receive will be thanks and appreciation from your customers and employer
Subaru Engine Repairs: Attention to Detail Critical in Head Gasket Replacement
To say the first Subaru brought to our shores in 1969 by Malcolm Bricklin was different would be an understatement. The Subaru 360 was a shrunken version of a VW bug, with a small two-cycle engine in the back. It fit into a market niche that probably didn’t exist at the time in the U.S.;
Diagnostic Dilemmas: The Pressures of Intake Manifold Vacuum Tests
Several years ago, a retired school teacher brought in a 1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer that had developed an intermittent rough idle condition. Although a rebuilt engine had been installed a year before, and all of the wiring and vacuum hoses looked as if they were in factory condition, I took nothing for granted. An ignition
Under Pressure
According to the U.S Department of Transportation, cooling system failures are the number one cause of vehicle breakdowns on the highway. Many of these breakdowns are attributed to coolant leaks (hoses, radiators, bad radiator caps, etc.), water pump failures, thermostat failures and defective cooling fans. An industry survey conducted in 2003 by 1-800-Radiator reported that
Tech Tip: Diagnosing Subaru Vehicles that Won’t Take Fuel
Should you encounter a Subaru vehicle that won’t refuel or causes the gas nozzle to shut off prematurely, here are some tips to aid diagnosis.
Mitch’s World, ‘BRUNSWICK DAYS’….
< When the Day Begins With ‘Mission Impossible’ I call them “Brunswick Days” — those days where accomplishing anything feels as if it would be easier to go to the local bowling alley, pick out an appropriate sized ball, tuck it under your arm, head for the closest hardware store, pick up a 25-foot roll
Brake & Suspension System Service
Brake and suspension repairs are the best type of routine maintenance repairs that coincide with major service intervals. Brake and suspension components that are in need of replacement could represent a significant profit center for shops when technicians take the time to perform complete chassis inspections. Worn suspension and brake components, as well as a
Mitch’s World: ‘Brunswick Days’….
‘BRUNSWICK DAYS’…. When the Day Begins With ‘Mission Impossible’ I call them “Brunswick Days” — those days where accomplishing anything feels as if it would be easier to go to the local bowling alley, pick out an appropriate sized ball, tuck it under your arm, head for the closest hardware store, pick up a 25-foot
Mitch’s World: Experiencing One of those ‘Brunswick Days’
Experiencing One of those ‘Brunswick Days’ I call them “Brunswick Days” — those days where accomplishing anything feels as if it would be easier to go to the local bowling alley, pick out an appropriate sized ball, tuck it under your arm, head for the closest hardware store, pick up a 25-foot roll of garden