Audi/VW 2.0L FSI and TFSI Maintenance
The Audi and VW 2.0L TFSI, TSI and FSI engines have been around for almost 15 years. In that time, Audi/VW have made endless revisions and updates to the hardware and software.
Understanding Audi’s Valve Lift System
The improved flow of exhaust gas to the turbocharger results in quick response and powerful torque buildup.
With Turbochargers, Maintenance Matters
With turbos, high-quality oils and recommended maintenance intervals are required.
300,000+ VW 2.0L TDI Diesels Need A Good Home And Shop
There are a lot of 2009-2015 diesel Jettas, Bugs and Golfs hitting used car lots even after the Dieselgate scandal.
Subaru Head Gasket Headaches
Properly replacing Subaru EJ25 head gaskets takes patience and quality parts.
Turbo Cooling: The Real Reason Turbochargers Are Back
Turbochargers have made a comeback. In 2010, only 5 percent of vehicles sold in the U.S. were turbocharged. By 2017, almost 28 percent of cars and trucks sold were turbocharged. How did they do it?
Top 10 Changes To Stop/Start Vehicles
A vehicle with a stop/start system is coming to your bays or might already be there. These systems can improve fuel economy by 5-12% depending on the driving habits of the customer. For your shop, it is essential to understand what is different on these vehicles and how it might change your diagnostic approach.
Service Opportunities With Stop/Start-Equipped Vehicles
A vehicle that is equipped with a stop/start system may soon be coming to your bays or might already be there on some European and Asian vehicles. These systems can improve fuel economy by 3-5 percent, depending on the driving habits of the customer. For your shop, it is essential to understand what is different on these vehicles, and how those differences might change your diagnostic approach.
BBB Industries Says It’s Ready To Meet Demand For Aftermarket Turbochargers
In response to the EPA’s tougher CAFÉ standards, OEMs are using smaller turbocharged engines, positioning the aftermarket for significant growth in turbocharger replacements. With its recent acquisition of Turbo Supply Inc., BBB Industries says it is prepared to meet the upcoming demand for aftermarket turbochargers. “Beginning in 2009, there’s been a huge shift for gasoline
Asian Vehicle Oil Update: GF-6 Oils
September 1, 2018 marks the debut of the first new licenses for the new GF-6 oils issued by the API Auto-Oil Advisory Panel (AOAP). This release comes after a long delay that initially projected the oils would be available in early 2017. The cause of the delay for GF-6 is that engine technology has been moving so quickly. Since the inception of GF-6, it has been difficult to estimate where the technology will be in the next five years.
