2006 Underhood Service Repair Market Industry Profile
Welcome to the 2006 Underhood Service Repair Market Industry Profile, our in-depth report of the independent automotive repair market. This profile highlights many of the elements of doing business in today’s repair shops. The information presented is a good indicator to make short-term predictions about these shops. It’s also a fair yardstick to see how
Mitchell 1 Updates ASE Test Preparation Guide
In preparation for the fall ASE exams, Mitchell 1 recently announced that its L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist guide has been updated to include the latest composite vehicle (Type 3) configuration, which represents a generic vehicle powertrain control system according to ASE.
Jasper Adopts Computer-Controlled Valve Seat Forming
Jasper Engines and Transmissions has adopted a computer-controlled, single point machine generated concept in its cylinder head valve seat machining process.
Mitchell 1 Names Eric Babcock 2006 Educator of the Year
Eric Babcock, an automotive technician and instructor from New Orleans, LA, was named Educator of the Year at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) 2006 Conference held recently in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
SPAL’s ‘Rocket Ranger’ Gears for Second Attempt of Land Speed Record
SPAL, in conjunction with HyperMax Engineering, will attempt to set a new land speed record to claim the title of World’s Fastest Diesel Pickup Truck during the Bonneville Salt Flats 2006 World Finals, October 11-14.
Shop Management: Doctor’s Orders
Doctor’s Orders By Glen Beanard, Technical Contributor John is sitting in a doctor’s exam room after having several tests run. The doctor enters the room and informs John that he has been diagnosed with a high blood pressure condition. The doctor explains the condition to John. He informs him that he must make an immediate
Diagnostic Solutions: Throttle Position Sensors
Although conventional throttle position sensors attached to the throttle shaft are considered basic technology on modern engine management systems, the conventional throttle sensor plays an important role in its relationship with other sensors. The voltage inputs of most throttle position (TP) sensors may, for example, be coordinated with the barometric pressure (BARO), manifold absolute pressure
AftermarketUpdate
New Automatic Transmission Fluid for 2006 Cars and Trucks Pontiac, MI — GM, in conjunction with Petro-Canada and Afton Chemical Corporation, have developed a new, improved automatic transmission fluid for all 2006 model year Hydra-Matic automatic transmissions. Developed for factory-fill as RDL-3434 and registered for service fill as DEXRON-VI, the new fluid represents a significant
Servicing Maintenance-Friendly VW Engines
Volkswagens have always been maintenance friendly. From the very first models, ease of repair and durability have been built into the design. VW has managed to keep basic maintenance procedures relatively uncomplicated throughout the years. In this article, I’ll cover some of the more common underhood procedures on common VW models and include some tips
Top Five Tools
Ron Promisson, owner Promisson Automotive Service Center Bushnell, IL Power Probe II — This is an indispensable tool for all kinds of diagnostic problems. Probably the one tool I couldn’t do without. Raytek AutoPro ST25 Infrared Thermometer — This is another favorite that can be used for many different applications. Snap-on Vantage — The diagnostic