AAA Study Indicates Not All Gasoline Is Created Equal
To protect vehicle investments, AAA urges drivers to use a gasoline that meets Top Tier standards for engine cleanliness and performance.
Women Gearing Up For Careers In The Auto Industry
The Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation and the Car Care Council Women’s Board are helping attract more women to the automotive service field.
The Famous ‘Spicoli Bus’ On Display At Vacaville Auto Body Center
Robert Skinner, owner of Vacaville Auto Body Center in Vacaville, CA, purchased the 1967 Volkswagen Bus that Jeff Spicoli drove in the movie “Fast Times At Ridgemont High” and restore it to its movie glory.
A/C Oil Service – Avoid Compressor Failure With Proper Maintenance
HVAC systems often fail because the air conditioning compressor fails. Not following the proper service procedures or compressor oil recommendations could be factors that contribute to premature compressor failure.
Air Ride Training Sponsored By Arnott Air Suspension Products Available For Viewing
In case you missed the live webinar sponsored by Arnott Air Suspension Products, you can now view the entire webinar for free at any time.
The Most Expensive And Affordable Car Models To Fix
In a recent study by RepairPal Institute, researchers took a look at repair costs for some of the most popular car models, creating the RepairPal Institute Auto Service Cost Index.
The Evolving Oil Change Market
The only constant in the oil change business is change itself, especially if you’re trying to maintain an inventory of engine oil for all makes and models of vehicles. Since Volkswagen began requiring application-specific engine oil in the mid-1990s, the oil change business has (pardon the pun) “changed.” While many Asian vehicles currently require only
VW Rear Disc Brake Piston Retraction And Pad Replacement
With Volkswagen (VW) rear disc brakes, the parking brake is integrated into the caliper. A ratchet mechanism inside the caliper is supposed to automatically adjust the travel of the caliper to maintain the proper clearance between the pad and rotor.
Diesel Oil & Filters
One of the basic differences between oils formulated for diesel engines and those formulated for gasoline engines is more detergent and dispersant in the additive package. Diesel engines (even clean diesels) still produce a lot of soot that ends up in the crankcase. If the oil can’t keep the soot in suspension, it can end up as sludge in the crankcase and elsewhere in the engine.
Audi Fuel System Diagnostics
When a 2009 Audi A4 was towed in the other day, and Code P0087/16471 “Fuel System Rail Pressure Too Low” was found stored in the ECM, it was way too easy for my tech to say, “I bet it needs a new high-pressure pump.” If I were a betting man, he would have lost. It seems that nine times out of 10, it does need a high-pressure pump, but there are other problems that will set that code.
