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2.4L Toyota Misfire Under Load Tech Tip

Bill Fulton presents this tip clip video on what would seem to be a basic, simple problem. A 2.4 liter Toyota in a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck with an intermittent misfire under load. You can feel a slight hiccup, jerking, bucking type sensation and know there are a lot of things that could create that problem– dirty injectors, contaminated mass airflow sensor, lean density misfire, excess of EGR, secondary ignition problem. Watch to find out.

Fuel Trim Quick Quiz

With the cost of fuel today, gas mileage is more important to your customers than ever. Test your fuel trim knowledge in this 5 question quick quiz and see if you know how you help improve your customer’s engine power and fuel economy.

A7 Test Prep Quick Quiz

Do you have a thorough understanding of the refrigeration system, heating system, engine cooling system and HVAC control system? Take the A7 Test Prep quick quiz and see if you are ready to ace the A7 ASE certification exam.

Base Engine Analysis Quick Quiz

Some of the most difficult problems to diagnose are engine problems. There is NO scan tool that can tell you that you have a bad cam lobe on Cylinder #4! Take our 5 question quick quiz to test your knowledge of base engine problems and how to diagnose them using tools you already have in your shop.

P2 Test Prep Quick Quiz

Do you have what it takes to ace the P2 ASE Test Prep exam? Test your knowledge on everything behind the parts counter in our five question quick quiz.

Pass Lock System Status Tip Clip

Join instructor Bill Fulton in this tip clip excerpt from the AVI training program “GM Antitheft” as he talks about Pass Lock Systems Status and modes of operation of these systems.

Quick Check Diagnostics Quick Quiz

Being able to properly diagnose and repair the vehicle is only part of your job. Being able to inform your customer in a professional manner is another big portion of the repair too. Take our five question quiz to see if you know how to explain your findings to your customers like the true professional you are.

Gasoline Direct Injection Quick Quiz

Gasoline Direct Injected systems differ from the Port Fuel and Sequential Injected engine systems and a lot of the test procedures technician have been using in the past are not going to be useful on these newer systems. What does that mean to you? Take our five question quick quiz to see if you’ll be ready service these vehicles.

Wheel Speed Sensor – Bias Voltage Tip Clip

In this tip clip from the Vehicle Stability Control class, instructor Dave Scaler measures the DC bias voltage of a wheel speed sensor and shows you how understanding these sensors will make active wheel speed sensor testing much easier.

Gen X & Y Advertising Strategy Tip Clip

Bill Haas outlines how to develop an advertising strategy for Generation Y in this tip clip from Marketing to Generation X & Y. Bill tells you what media works best to reach Generation Y and why traditional media doesn’t successfully reach them as it did previous generations.

Cummins 5.9 Diesel Quick Quiz

Can you diagnose Cummins in 15 minutes with any generic scan tool? Do you know how to diagnose the CAN systems on newer Dodge Cummins vehicles? Whether your a diesel guy interested in exploring these systems or a tech who’s shop isn’t taking in these repairs, take our 5 question quick quiz to test your knowledge on the Cummins system.

Using the Tech2 Quick Quiz

Whether your just bought a Tech2 or have been using it for a long time, it’s important to stay current. Take our five question quick quiz to test your skills and see if your up-to-date on the latest software procedures.