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Tenneco Bringing New Coverage, Latest Technologies To Walker Converter Line

Several popular Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Hyundai and Kia applications will be among dozens of late-model import vehicles that will be added to Tenneco’s Walker line of catalytic converters in 2013. The company also plans to significantly increase its offering of EPA- and CARB-compliant manifold converters to reflect the latest emissions control designs being used by global vehicle manufacturers.

Brake Job on 2000-2006 Honda Insight

The Honda Insight might be a rare bird when compared to the Civic or Accord, but they are like all vehicles in that they wear out brake pads, shoes and rotors. Servicing the brakes on the Insight does not require dealing with the high voltage hybrid system.
The Insight has a conventional brake system

Directions: Autonomous Autos Take to the Streets

There is a lot of speculation on how driverless vehicles – which are already on the roads as test cars – will impact the service industry.

The Toyota ‘Creation Station’ Rolls on This Fall and Adds Tour Stop in Boston Area at Life is Good Festival

The Toyota Creation Station, an experiential vehicle discovery program currently on tour across the country, has added the Boston area to its list of family-fun destinations.

Federated Member Vaca Valley ‘Goes Green’

With high gas prices leading to higher operating costs, Federated member Vaca Valley Auto Parts decided to take action. The Fairfield, CA-based company has added four Prius C Hybrids to its delivery fleet, resulting in immediate savings.

Hybrid A/C Compressor Fuse Tech Tip

In this tip clip, Instructor Dave Hobbs talks about the Hybrid A/C compressor fuse on a Gen 3 Toyota Prius. He provides some hands-on info about how and where to find the fuse. He discusses safety and techniques for properly testing the DC current air conditioning fuse to the DC mini inverter compressor used in late model Toyota and Lexus.

This clip is an excerpt from the 105 minute comprehensive “Mastering Hybrid HVAC Systems” with Dave Hobbs, available from Automotive Video.

Honda Civic Hybrid Service

Technical Editor Larry Carley discusses servicing the Honda Civic Hybrid, now in its third generation, with more than 200,000 cars sold to date since its introduction to the U.S. market in 2002 as a model year 2003, and highlights repair opportunities in diagnosing battery problems and various maintenance items.

Driving Technology: The Quest for Improved Battery Output

The search is on for new materials to boost battery energy storage and output.

Alignment & Suspension Specs: 2001-2009 Toyota Prius

The 2000-2009 Toyota Prius requires alignment and suspension service just like any other car on the road. With more than 800,000 Prii (official term for more than one Prius) on of them is bound to end up in your alignment bay.

Tech Tip: Toyota Prius Metallic Knock

Some Prius owners may complain of a metallic knock or clunk noise from the engine bay heard only while driving over speed bumps or rough road conditions. The engine mount assembly has been improved to prevent this condition. Follow the repair procedure in this tech tip to correct the condition.

Tech Tip: Toyota Prius Master/Hybrid MIL On/DTC P3125

Under certain driving conditions, some 2001-’02 Prius vehicles may exhibit a Master, Hybrid and MIL Warning Light "on" condition where only DTC P3125, information code 287, has set in the Hybrid Vehicle Control Unit (HV ECU). Use the following procedure to identify whether the HV ECU or inverter/converter assembly should be replaced ….

Tech Tip: Prius Brake Actuator Noise

Some 2004 – 2007 model year Prius vehicles may exhibit a squeak-type noise when pressing or releasing the brake pedal. This noise may only be audible when the vehicle is in "READY" mode and the vehicle is not moving. Brake system performance is not affected by this noise. Use the following procedure to address this concern ….