Torque And Gap Spark Plug Tech Tip from Bosch
Once a relatively simple task for automotive technicians, spark plug installation on modern vehicles requires a great deal of precision and care. This is especially the case with late-model vehicles with high-tech engines that have very little tolerance for improper installation or use of spark plugs. Apply the Proper Torque When installing spark plugs, a
Tire Talk: Why Truck Tires Lose Air
Fleet tire managers typically ask how frequently they should be checking tire pressures — and why tires lose so much air during the course of the year. There really are only four reasons why tires lose air:
Under the Hood: ‘Perfect Timing’ — Timing Belt Service for Toyota’s VVT-1 Engine
The focus of this article will be the timing belt replacement on a 2001 GS 300 with the in-line six-cylinder 2JZ-GE engine with VVT-i (Toyota’s variable valve timing).
The Great Brake Rotor Debate – Resurface or Replace?
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Brake & Front End
The Evolution of the Automotive Service Technician – An Inside the Industry Perspective, Kimberly McWaters
These days, a scene from an automotive service bay is somewhat like a scene from an operating room. A group of highly skilled men and women meticulously pour over their work, using sophisticated instruments and finely tuned minds to diagnose and repair the complex workings of the intricate machinery before them. Technological advances have resulted