NHTSA Proposes Minimum Sound Requirements For Electric And Hybrid Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a rule for setting minimum sound requirements for electric and hybrid vehicles. This rule, also known as the “Quiet Cars” rule, was mandated by Congress under the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010.
Alignment Specs: 2002-2006 Mini Cooper
There are no built-in factory adjustments for front camber or caster. The only way to adjust these angles is to purchase adjustable upper strut mounts.
SAE International Cooperative Research Project Offers Update On R-1234yf Refrigerant
The SAE International Cooperative Research Project (CRP1234-4) team recently established to perform an updated engineering review of R-1234yf refrigerant usage in vehicles has issued on update on its progress.
AAA Goes Public With Concerns About E15
The American Automobile Association (AAA) issued a press release on Nov. 30 stating that 95 percent of consumers surveyed had not heard of E15, and only 5 percent of vehicles on the road have been approved for E15 use.
Directions: More Diesels Heading Down The Pipeline
It may be a good idea to have some of your techs become ASE certified in diesel engine diagnostics, which you can market to your diesel-driving customers.
Tech Tip: BMW Electric Power Steering Is Not Working Properly
The customer may complain that the electric power steering is not working properly. This may be caused by defective electric motor power steering (emps), blown fuse or damaged wiring harness.
With The Support Of LIQUI MOLY, The Jimco X6 SCORE Trophy Truck From All German Motorsports Will Be Competing In The Baja 1000
The Jimco X6 SCORE trophy truck from All German Motorsports will again compete in the legendary Baja 1000 Desert Race in Mexico – lubricated by LIQUI MOLY motor oil. Although they already achieved 12th place in the Trophy Truck test run last year, expectations are significantly higher this year.
TechSmart Announces Fall 2012 Line Expansion
Standard Motor Products (SMP) has expanded its TechSmart line of enhanced engine control products for professional service technicians with the addition of 98 premium parts and 14 new product categories, along with an updated fall 2012 New Parts Guide.
Alignment Specs: BMW 3-Series 1998-2006 E46
The BMW E46 was the best selling generation of the 3-Series. The rear-wheel drive sports sedan is one of the more complicated cars to align, but it has many service and repair opportunities.
Expand Coverage With New European Vehicle Software Kit For VERUS PRO From Snap-on
The European Vehicle Software Kit for VERUS PRO from Snap-on provides everything that professional technicians need to expand the capability of their new scan tool to include the most popular 1992 through current European vehicles such as Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes, MINI, SMART, Volkswagen and Volvo.
CHASSIS TECH: Rear Suspension Dynamics
Independent rear suspensions are starting to become the norm on not only cars, but SUVs of all sizes. The first advantage of an independent rear suspension is ride. The second advantage is handling.
Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostics for Meters and Scopes
There is no way to quickly tell if a Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) is passive or active. Both sensors have two wires and are located in the same position on the vehicle. Often, the service information will not indicate what types of sensors are on the vehicle