Tool Rules: Sniffing Out Engine Problems
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Many technicians think an emissions analyzer is only useful for troubleshooting emission faults or for verifying a vehicle is in emissions compliance (not polluting). Truth is, an emissions analyzer is a great tool for diagnosing a wide variety of engine performance problems, even coolant leaks due to a blown head gasket.
Tire Talk: Turning Stock to Rock
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Bolt-on Lift/Lower Kits Simplify Installation
Undercover Take II: Becoming Unbalanced
Tricks and Tips to Help You Handle Common Ride Complaints
Undercover: Suspension Upgrades for the Sport Compacts
Unfortunately, too many hot-rod sport compacts don’t have enough suspension upgrades to handle their muscle-car horsepower. Import specialist shops may be asked, on an increasing basis, to align, modify or fine-tune increasingly elaborate suspension systems.
YAWA: You Asked, We Answered
This month, we answer some of your questions on water pumps.
Service Advisor: Impacting Consumer Oil Change Habits
Is it a good idea for you to try and save your future customers 50% or more on their oil change services?
Bodyworks: Working on Hybrids: a Body Shop Primer
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Hybrids account for only 1% of all U.S. light-vehicle sales, which actually presents a dilemma for shops: Because hybrids aren’t all that common (yet), shops aren’t as familiar with the potential hazards as they should be.
Under the Hood: Cutting Back on Carbs?
Performance Carburetors Continue to ‘Stick’ Around
Report Card: Fueling Careers in High Performance
Students attending the Ohio Technical College’s (OTC) High Performance and Racing program highlight the cover from the February 2009 issue.
TT February ’09 Pop Quiz: Chassis System
Choose the answer that best completes the following statements or questions.
Real World: Vehicle Electronics Revolution Becomes a Reality for Washington Automotive Students
Delphi awards service tools to “Pop Quiz” winners in Walla Walla, WA.
Crossword Puzzle: February 2009
Across 1. Piston’s lower section 4. Palindromic vehicle (4,3) 8. Engine-incontinence inhibitor (3,4) 9. Enlarged a cylinder’s diameter 10. Roof with removable, full-width panel 11. Carburetor valve type 13. Valvetrain component 15. Auto-repair facility 18. Briefly, twist-off cooling-system component (3,3) 20. Item found under distributor cap 23. Quick-start fluids’ volatile ingredient 24. Nationality of Lamborghini