Understanding Underhood Parts for Hybrids
Anything that can happen to an ICE in a standard vehicle can happen to an ICE in a hybrid.
VIDEO: More Plastic Underhood Components On Modern Vehicles?
Andrew Markel discusses his time at NAIAS 2019 and changes he has seen to underhood components, including intake manifolds and oil pans.
Ultimate Underhood: Dry Sump Engine Oil Systems
On GM’s newer LT V8s, there is an option for a dry sump lubrication system. Dry sump oiling systems improve lubrication system performance during aggressive driving maneuvers and high cornering loads.
2004 Underhood Service Repair Market Industry Profile
The 2004 Underhood Service Repair Market Industry Profile, is an indepth report of the independent automotive repair market. This article, written by Ed Sunkin, highlights many elements that are a part of doing business in today’s repair shops. The information presented is a good indicator to make short-term predictions about these independent automotive repair shops
2006 Underhood Service Repair Market Industry Profile
The 2006 Underhood Service Repair Market Industry Profile is an in-depth report of the independent automotive repair market. This profile by Ed Sunkin, highlights many of the elements of doing business in today’s repair shops. Note: This article was reprinted from Underhood Service magazine. Ads have been removed.
Ford 3.5L EcoBoost Turbocharger Oil Leaks
Ford has revised the service information for the inspection and pinpoint tests of the turbocharger and oil lines.
Diagnosing Misfires
What if there are no codes and a misfire is intermittent? This is where it gets complicated.Â
Fuel Pressure Diagnostic Service
Use a scan tool that can look at special direct fuel injection parameters and perform bidirectional tests.
Battery Charging and Diagnostics
Here are six tips to use when diagnosing a vehicle with a dead battery.Â
Diagnostic Strategies For Stop/Start Systems
This function of the power management system uses several modules to decide when the engine needs to stop and start.
