MIG Welders
As I’ve said many times before, “Collision technicians are an interesting mix of both scientist and artist.”
Diagnosing Intake Manifold Failures
Many owners of late-model Mercedes-Benz cars equipped with 3.0L and 3.5L V6 engines (M272 or M273) have experienced performance problems that include poor idle, loss of power and a check engine light with a P2006 code (or sometimes other codes).
Hunter High School: 2017 School Of The Year
The third high school program to claim the honor, Hunter High School is the 10th overall recipient of the annual program that names the best technical training school in the country. WIX Filters and O’Reilly Auto Parts are title sponsors of the national award in conjunction with Tomorrow’s Tech.
Automatic Emergency Braking – Do You Know How It Operates?
Understanding all the new features and systems and learning how they apply to everyday driving is important to doing correct repairs.
AutoZone Signs On In Support Of The FutureTech Success Initiative
The initiative aims to fuel the future pipeline of transportation technicians by repositioning the image of the profession and providing middle- and high-school students and their parents with the resources and opportunities to foster hands-on, tactile intelligence.
Tech Tip: Oil Consumption On Manual Transmission Acura Vehicles
In this updated TSB from 2013, Acura discusses how some 2011-’13 TSX models with manual transmissions can develop an oil consumption problem.
Diagnosing V8 Engine Oil Leaks
You already know that there are plenty of BMWs with V8 engines on the road today, but you might be surprised that they can have issues with oil leaks. Inevitably, some of these will find their way to your shop in need of service, so here are some common items to be aware of when they arrive at your shop for repairs.
Dodge Ram: Short Runner Valve Control Performance Codes P1004, P2016 Or P2017
Customers may experience a MIL illumination for P1004, P2016 or P2017. Further investigation by the technician may find that DTCs are active or stored.
GM Tech Tip: Grease Or Sealant Visible On Electronic Power Steering Gear Is Not A Leak
On GM vehicles with electric power steering starting in 2009, you may see grease or sealant on certain locations of the steering gear
Ford Focus Tech Tip: Wet Carpet On Passenger Side
Some 2012-2013 Focus vehicles built on or before 11/12/2012 may exhibit wet carpet on the passenger-side front foot well. This is likely due to leaking climate control condensate.
