Honda Oil System Inspection
The leading cause of low oil pressure-related complaints with Honda vehicles is the oil level.
Ford F-150: Lack Of Heat In Low Temperatures
This condition may be due to deposits from the engine coolant becoming trapped in the heater core.
OTC Introduces New Harmonic Balancer Puller Kit
It is designed for removing the harmonic balancer in tight engine compartments without removing the radiator.
Driveline System Balance Adjustment Using an Electronic Vibration Analyzer
Fine-tuning the balance of a propeller shaft can aid in achieving a more balanced total driveline system.
WD-40 Company Partners With SEMA Cares To Rebuild A Cult Classic 1966 Ford Bronco For The 2019 SEMA Show
It’s the “Year of the Bronco” at the 2019 SEMA Show and WD-40 Company and SEMA Cares have partnered to rebuild an iconic cult classic, the 1966 Ford Bronco, to be featured show before being auctioned off to raise money for ChildHelp, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse.
Curing Intercooler Condensation And Oiling Issues
The combination of a turbocharged, small displacement package pays off in improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions, but some tradeoffs may require extra maintenance or runaround solution for an OE issue on specific engines.
2013 Nissan Pathfinder Brake Job (Fourth Gen)
The Pathfinder’s brake layout is relatively straightforward with ABS and Traction Control on all four wheels. The system switches fluid pressure of each brake caliper to increase, hold or decrease via signals from the control unit in the ABS actuator and electric control unit.
Project #LoTech: NKCS Students Customize Truck For The 2018 SEMA Show
This year, the SEMA Show floor had a very special customized vehicle. No, we aren’t talking about a Chip Foose build or Ken Block’s newest racing machine. We’re talking about a completely modified 2017 Ford F-150, customized in part by the automotive department at the Career and Technical Education Center of North Kansas City Schools.
Don’t Fear The Turbo
The turbocharger gets a bad rap. So many technicians can name reasons why they have failed in the past, yet they can’t recall when or why a turbocharger has failed recently. With more and more vehicles employing a turbocharger to achieve power and fuel efficiency from a downsized engine, the importance of maintenance is more critical than ever.
Ford F-150 (2009-2014) Brake Job
There are more than 3.6 million 2009-’14 Ford F-Series trucks on the road today, and the majority of these are the F150 model. The 12th generation of the truck, and specifically its brake system, has had very few problems since most of the brake system was carried over from the previous platform.
