Underhood
Driving Growth: How Clean Cars and Climate Policy Can Create Jobs
This new publication, from the Natural Resources Defense Council, the UAW and the Center for American Progress, demonstrates that a new fleet of fuel-efficient vehicles would allow drivers to enhance energy security, reduce carbon emissions and put a...
Independent Repair Industry: Focus Group Findings on Buying Influences of Repair Professionals
The Marketing Executives Council (MEC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) has just released a Special Report which analyzes the buying influences on the independent repair industry. The new Special Report, “Independent Repair ...
Special Report: Independent Aftermarket Image – Quality Does Matter
A growing trend has developed among various automotive aftermarket channel partners in recent year: the proliferation of lower-cost, often lower-performing aftermarket parts in an attempt to offer more competitive pricing and/or improve profit margin...
ESCAPE HYBRID: EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE
Escape Hybrid emergency response procedures are similar to those for a traditional gasoline powered vehicle with the exception of the high voltage electrical system. The guide is 11-pages.
SYLVANIA Step-By-Step Bulb Type Headlight Replacement
In the Remove and Replace example shown here, the entire headlamp is accessed by easily removing a pin.
SYLVANIA's Guide to Night Driving
Headlights dim over time. SYLVANIA recommends replacing headlights in pairs. Replacement ensures that your headlights will always be their brightest.
Telematics: Past, Present and Future
BEDFORD, TEXAS, May 15, 2008 – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has published a report focusing on the potential effects that telematics may have on independent automotive service and repair businesses, including remote diagnostics. The re...
Vehicle Technology: Enabling a Better Automotive World
The new technologies presented here by Valeo confirm the appropriateness of the company’s strategy to develop global solutions which improve safety, comfort and driving pleasure while at the same time reducing fuel consumption and pollutant emissions...
Common Causes of Electric In-Tank Fuel Pump Failures
Fuel tank contamination is the number one cause of in-tank electric fuel pump failures. This contamination is often the result of moisture in the fuel tank leading to fuel tank oxidation, causing rust to form in the fuel tank. Service repair info for...
Complete In-Tank Module Replacement for GM Vehicles
Steps to Remove Tank Module and Install a New Tank Module are highlighted in this two-page color brochure from Federal-Mogul’s Carter Fuel Delivery Products division.
E85 Fuel Information
As concerns about rising gasoline prices and dependence on foreign oil increase, Americans are looking for alternative fuels like ethanol. This two-page report from Federal Mogul’s Carter Fuel Delivery Products division highlights some of the U.S. De...
Fuel Tank Contaminants
This four-page color report from Federal Mogul’s Carter Fuel Delivery Products division, highlights the importance of installing a new fuel pump into a clean tank.
Guide to Proper Fuel Pump Installation
Correctly Diagnosing a Low Pressure, Low Volume or No-Fuel Problem: A lack of fuel to the engine may signal a failed fuel pump. But don’t immediately assume that the pump is the problem. Other issues may be causing the no-fuel situation as you will s...
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 i...
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 ...
Bosch: Tomorrow's Technology Built on a Pioneering Spirit
Strong and growing domestic OE involvement impacts the aftermarket in a very positive way. An industry White Paper by Al Krenz, Director, Aftermarket Service, Robert Bosch Corporation, presented at AAPEX 2003, Las Vegas, NV, November 4, 2003.
Nissan/Infiniti Climate Control Operations Part I
All the components of the Climate Control system work together as a complete system. Understanding the relationship between these components will help you accurately verify and diagnose complaints. 28 Pages. Presented at the 2007 MACS Show.
Nissan/Infiniti Climate Control Operations Part II
Part II – All the components of the Climate Control system work together as a complete system. Understanding the relationship between these components will help you accurately verify and diagnose complaints. 23 pages. Presented at the 2007 MACS show.
Nissan/Infiniti Climate Control Operations Part III
All the components of the Climate Control system work together as a complete system. Understanding the relationship between these components will help you accurately verify and diagnose complaints. Conclusion. 17 pages. Presented at the 2007 MACS sho...
Rotary Engines: Structure and Working Principles of the Rotary Engine
Over the past 400 years, many inventors and engineers have pursued the idea of developing a continuously rotating internal combustion engine. This 2-page paper offers information on the rotary (Wankel) engine.
Rotary Engines: Technical Highlights of the RENESIS Rotary Engine
The RENESIS engine, installed in the Mazda RX-8, has its roots in the MSP-RE, unveiled at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show as the power unit for the RX-01 concept sports car. This 4-page report offers information on the RENESIS, a name that was given to the...
Rotary Engines: The Birth of the Rotary Engine
The rotary engine began with the improbable dream of a 17-year-old German boy named Felix Wankel in the summer in 1919, This 4-page paper recounts Wankel’s engine development and other technological advances that has made the rotary engine into the p...
Servicing Nissan/Infiniti Climate Control
This presentation, made during the Mobile Air Conditioning Society's 2007 MACS Show, features A/C-related service tips to late-model Nissan and Infiniti vehicles.
Transmission Fluid Exchange
The importance of transmission fluid exchange maintenance is discussed by professional race car driver Rusty Wallace in this video produced by Snap-on.
Pulsed Power Solution to CAFE Requirements
Currently available new technologies incorporating pulsed power can help jump start a new era of less polluting
fuel efficient vehicles.
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