Gasoline Direct Injection
Learn the latest in gasoline direct injection service and fuel trim data analysis in this new class from AVI instructor Bill Fulton.
Valve Timing Case Study Tech Tip
In this excerpt from Dave Scaler’s complete training program ‘Base Engine Analysis,’ Dave shares a quick case study on a Pontiac Grand Am with a Quad 4 that came in with misfire DTCs. He discusses the diagnostic procedures and details of the compression test on this vehicles Quad 4. He gives some best practices and helpful hints for dealing with valve timing issues like those exhibited in this case study.
The Real World: ‘Bay Watch’ — Staying Safe When Servicing Hybrids
An increasing number of hybrid vehicles entering the bays of automotive and collision repair facilities means that you need the proper training to ensure accurate repairs and keep yourself safe.
Cummins Diesel Diagnostics
AVI covers all diesel guys interested in learning more about the Cummins system and the gas guys who may not be taking in these opportunities.
Directions: U.S. House Votes to Put the Brakes on E15
E15 returned to the news forefront last month, as the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment blocking federal funding of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) action to implement the use of E15, a formulation of 15% ethanol blended with gasoline.
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).
Laramie Instructor Wins WyoTech Dream Maker Award
Award recognizes excellence in teaching, dedication to students’ career goals
Global Adoption of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles to Grow Quickly in Next Five Years
Pike Research forecasts that 3.2 million Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) will be sold worldwide by 2015.
Instructor Insight: Voltage, Resistance and Amps — Ohm I!
Guest commentary by Dan Sullivan
Sullivan Training Systems
Pressure Transducer Tip Clip
John Thornton discusses a case study about a high milage 1997 Chrysler Concorde with rough idle issues. The vehicle has no codes and the coil, plugs and wires have all been recently replaced. John goes into great detail on how he went about diagnosing the problem by using scan data and waveform analysis.
