Andrew Markel, Author at Tomorrows Technician
Brake Problems

Reducing brake drag on late-model vehicles is not accomplished by a single component; it takes a system.

Fuel Pumps and Cranking

Diagnosing the problem comes down to understanding what causes a loss of fuel pressure.

Checking The Auxiliary Water Pump

A car or truck comes into the shop with a complaint of poor heater performance. The issue may be the auxiliary water pump.

Tech holds up heater core
ADAS Calibration Aborts

Troubleshooting the problem comes down to knowing the failure, vehicle or fixtures.

Do Technicians Need Tips?

Asking for a tip would not go over well with your future customers.

ADAS False Activation Evolution

Since 2006, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have evolved from active cruise control to autonomous driving controls.

Diagnosing Misfires

What if there are no codes and a misfire is intermittent? This is where it gets complicated. 

Fuel Pressure Diagnostic Service

Use a scan tool that can look at special direct fuel injection parameters and perform bidirectional tests.

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.

How Extended Interval Oil Filters Have Improved

Over time, the oil filter can collect enough contaminants to become restricted.

Audi Active Suspension Service

The key to servicing these systems is proper information and understanding precisely how these systems operate.

Power Steering Pull

Every driver has a different threshold for a pull.