Service Advisor: Charging Ahead with Battery Service
The actual service life of a battery depends upon its design and construction, and the operating conditions to which it might be exposed.
Undercover: Linked On — Servicing Steering Linkages
Although most technicians take steering linkages for granted, it pays to review the basics.
Undercover: Strut Your Stuff — Inspecting a Front Suspension System
Before we get into servicing MacPherson struts, let’s take a look at the design and function of most modern front suspension struts.
Component Connection: Breaking Down Power Steering Pump Diagnostics
Although installing a new or remanufactured replacement pump usually remedies the majority of power assist and noise complaints, a technician may still encounter a few complaints that appear to have no outward cause.
Component Connection: The Science Behind Catalytic Converter Diagnostics
Although modern OBD II technology has simplified catalytic converter diagnostics, it’s still important to understand the basics of catalytic converter operation when dealing with a P0420 or P0430 diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Under the Hood: ‘Driving’ Power Steering System Repairs Into the Bays
Although installing a new or remanufactured replacement pump usually remedies the majority of power assist and noise complaints, a technician may still encounter a few of these complaints that appear to have no outward cause.
Undercover: Taking a ‘Brake’ To Examine Master Cylinders
Although modern master cylinders are reliable, they do require periodic inspection.
Living Under the Hood: Sparking a Debate on Spark Plug Replacement
Replacing spark plugs became even more complex when we discovered that a careless installation can cause the new spark plug to misfire and the dreaded bright-orange Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to come on.
Real Word: What It Takes to be an Automotive Technician These Days
Public general education and technical education in particular isn’t serving our industries as well as they should, nor are the automotive parts and service industries supporting public education as well as they should.
Under the Hood: COP Patrol – Tracking Down Coil-on-Plug Misfires
Modern engine management technology trends have been leaning toward more coil-on-plug (COP) ignition systems because they are very compact and adaptable to individual cylinder tuning.
Service Advisor: Become a Master of Master Cylinder Service
Unfortunately, master cylinders are often not inspected or replaced when the service brakes are replaced.
Service Advisor: Found a Faulty Fuel Pump?
Tips for solving Electrical Fuel Pump Issues