Undercover: Handling All-Wheel-Drive Diagnostics
Today, technicians have to be more proficient in diagnosing AWD system failures. He or she has to be familiar with more that one manufacturer and be able to understand their methods of diagnosis verses the dealership technician who deals with one manufacturer.
Performance Primer: Induction Production — Bolt-On Horsepower Tactics
There are a lot of induction system options to consider. Which setup you choose to use will depend on the application (street performance, circle track, drag race, off-road or marine), any rules that may restrict the kinds of parts that can be used, and your customer’s budget.
Undercover: Linked On — Servicing Steering Linkages
Although most technicians take steering linkages for granted, it pays to review the basics.
Undercover: Diagnosing a Noisy Wheel Bearing
The classic symptom of a bad wheel bearing is typically a cyclic chirping, squealing or growling noise that changes in proportion to vehicle speed
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.
Performance Primer: Finding the Right App: Picking the Perfect Performance Pistons and Rings
Choosing a set of pistons and rings for a performance engine build is not as simple as it sounds. While the pistons obviously must have the correct diameter to match the cylinder bores in the block, there are numerous other considerations you must make.
Performance Primer: NASCAR To Use Fuel Injection During 2012 Sprint Cup Season
NASCAR and its top series teams will test the technology during the 2011 season with the anticipation of the systems being rolled out for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.
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).
Service Advisor: “Pouring” Over GM’s LT1 Engine and its Reverse Flow Technology
Like the saying goes, ‘Cooler Heads Prevail’
Undercover: Putting the Brakes on Toyota Hybrid Service Fears
The Prius was introduced in 2001. The rotor and caliper are the same as the Echo, Scion Xa/Xb and MR2. In 2004, Toyota changed the brake system when it upgraded the batteries and electric motor.
Toyota Oil Leak Repair Tips
Traditionally one of the more challenging parts of auto repair, leak detection has come a long way.