No Replacement For Displacement? Mercedes Might Disagree
There are rumors that the M177 may be the last of the V8s for the company – up next, the V6 and V8 Biturbo engines.
With Turbochargers, Maintenance Matters
Turbocharged engines need high-quality oils and attention to maintenance intervals.
MACS Petitions For Federal Cabin Cleaning Guidelines
MACS is requesting uniform standards for automotive repair service shops for sanitizing the cabins of vehicles.
Identifying And Fixing Heavy Duty Filter Issues
Today’s heavy-duty engines have evolved to incorporate modern technology and adhere to emissions regulations—which means their components have had to evolve with them. For technicians, this means that when an engine problem comes up, it’s not so simple to determine the root cause.
Celebrate Fall Car Care Month In 5 Minutes Or Less
“Supporting Fall Car Care Month doesn’t have to take a lot of time,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Five minutes is all it takes to remind your customers of the safety and economic benefits of auto care.”
Speed Density Systems Performance Reliability For Modern Engines
Modern engine technology is changing our concept of how we increase engine torque and fuel economy.
Hybrid Service Begins With Proper Training
The hybrid vehicle owner is a sophisticated customer, and servicing these cars can help bring additional revenue into your service bays – plus you can benefit from repair opportunities afforded by the other cars in your customers’ driveways.
Yamaha Unveils All-New 5-Speed YXZ1000R Sport Side-By-Side
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA has introduced the all-new YXZ1000R, a pure sport Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicle. Boasting a high-performance 3-cylinder 998cc engine with a class-defining 5-speed sequential shift manual transmission, the two-seat YXZ1000R provides a superior driver-connected experience in the dunes, desert or on the trail.
Emissions Codes: Mercedes-Benz Case Study
If the MIL is on, or even commanded on, with no current code related to emissions, it can be cause for a failure. The vehicle will still be scanned for codes and readiness flags will be checked, but an MIL on with the engine running will almost always spell “failure.”
Component Connection: Filter Replacement — Containing the Contaminants
Although air and fuel filter maintenance is usually considered a “no-brainer” by most automotive repair shops, advancing OE technology is changing the way you should be performing air and fuel filter maintenance.