Toyotas, Hondas Most Likely to Eclipse 200,000 Miles
Chances are if a vehicle comes into your shop for repairs eclipsing the 200,000-mile mark, it’s going to have a Japanese nameplate attached.
Toyota Adds 1.4M Cars to Largest-Ever Recall
Toyota has added roughly 1.4 million vehicles to what has become the largest vehicle recall in U.S. history.
Thorough Brake Inspections Are Comeback Preventers & Profit Builders
Learn how to use a simple, but effective, brake inspection procedure that takes the surprises out of the brake repair process.
The Changing Maintenance Market: New Technologies Mean More Opportunities
Most of us wake up each morning, not realizing that our professional world has changed even as we slept. Our first job of the day is to service a vehicle equipped with an oil life monitor. Not only do we discover that modern oil life monitors can indeed accurately predict oil life, we also discover
Steering Systems Under Stress: Ball Joints, Bushings and Alignment
Prior to the Daytona 500 in February, I watched Matt Kenseth blaze his way to victory in the Sprint Unlimited driving a Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. During the race, one of the commentators referred to the “laser-precision steering” apparent in the winning car. Since driving at 200 mph on pavement is akin to driving 70
A Look at Next Generation Import Start/Stop Systems
Although stop/start idle systems have been used on hybrid vehicles for many years, a growing number of non-hybrid late model import models are also being equipped with this fuel-saving technology. For 2015, almost every major automaker offers one or more models with stop/start idle control. Many experts predict that within the next two years, over
Import Insights: Lexus (January 2015)
Lexus Sets November Sales Record Lexus reported November sales of 27,472 units, a 7.3 percent increase on a raw volume basis year-over-year. Lexus RX leads the luxury segment, with sales of more than 9,500 units. Lexus GX is up about 20 percent, and Lexus GS sales are up 15.5 percent. “Lexus set an all-time November
Toyota: Check Engine Light Leads To New Battery Temperature Sensor
Complaint: The customer states the check engine light is on. Cause: A scan tool finds code P0517 – Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit High. A road test, while using the scan tool to monitor live data, finds the battery temperature sensor signal parameter is above specifications. A visual inspection of the battery temperature sensor wiring harness
Inside Import Car Collision Warning, Automatic Braking Systems
Anything that moves under its own power also has to stop, so brakes have been a safety feature on cars since day one. Over the years, technical innovations such as antilock brakes (ABS) have improved the ability to stop with minimal skidding on wet or slick surfaces. The addition of stability control allowed each wheel
Toyota: Rough idle, surging between 500 to 800 RPM
Model: 2005 Toyota Avalon and some models with similar system configurations, such as 2006 Camry models. Condition: The customer complains that the check engine light is on, rough idle and engine idle surging between 500 and 800 rpm. The technician retrieved DTCs P0171 & P0174 (System too lean, banks 1 & 2). Technician replaced the
PaceSetter Performance Products Offers California Legal Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter For 1998-2002 Toyota Corolla
PaceSetter Performance Products, designers and manufacturers of quality-made, affordably-priced exhaust systems and components, now offers a direct-fit catalytic converter for the 1998-2002 Toyota Corolla and 1999-2001 Chevrolet Prizm with the 1.8L engine. It is approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for sale and use in California and for CA-emissions-equipped cars in NY. PaceSetter
CORSA Performance Exhausts And Cool Air Intakes For 2012-2014 Scion FR-S
Scion FR-S enthusiasts can enhance the performance, sound and appearance of their vehicles with acoustically-tuned exhaust systems and efficient cool air intakes from CORSA Performance. CORSA, a leader in the American muscle car aftermarket, is now applying their engineering expertise to bring high-quality, uniquely-designed performance exhausts and air intakes to the sport compact segment. To