Component Connection: Belt Wear Diagnostics
Serpentine belts may last up to 100,000 miles before they need to be replaced. If a belt fails sooner, you need to be a detective and investigate why it failed.
CAN Communications Diagnostics: Honda Case Study
This Honda was towed in with a loss of power, check engine light on and a P1607 code indicating an internal PCM failure.
February 2017 Crossword Puzzle
© Murray Jackson ACROSS Steering linkage parts (3, 4) Torque converter ____ speed spec. LATCH, ____ seat attachment system Seat belt component, ____ reel Highest gas pump grade API oil service symbol, slangily Leaf spring and axle connectors (1, 5) Patterned tire surfaces Coolant component Alternator output units Replacement part description, perhaps U.S. crash test
Ride Of The Week: 2006 Undercover Motorsports Swing-Arm Dragster
This “turn-key” mid-engined dragster was built by Undercover Motorsports. It is powered by a 555-cubic-inch 900-hp Chevrolet V8 from Dart Machinery, Ltd.
Hyundai Fuel System And Emissions Diagnostics
We recently had a 2002 Elantra GLS in the shop with assorted issues, so let’s take a look at this job since it’s a good example of some common problems we see.
November 2016 Crossword Puzzle
ACROSS 1. Valvetrain part, perhaps 5. Groovy tire surface 8. Alternator’s one-way electrical device 9. Technician’s wiper (4, 3) 10. Small, round paint blemish, slangily 11. “Pink Cadillac” singer Springsteen 12. Sends car to junkyard 15. Check fluid ____, routine maintenance 17. E on fuel gauge 18. State Farm or Allstate 21. Certain paints 22.
Periodic Undercar Inspections Are A Valuable Service For Your Mazda Customers
Brake and suspension problems will surface in a couple of ways, the most common of which are noise-related.
Rebuilding Opportunities: Pontiac’s Straight 8s
The Pontiac L-head straight eight was used in production cars for 21 years between 1933 and 1954. This classic engine was advertised as a powerplant that could run 100,000 miles without a major overhaul.
Serpentine Belt Inspection Checklist
You might have only one chance to sell a customer a new serpentine belt. With belts lasting roughly 90,000 miles, proper inspection at the time of failure is critical not only for selling the belt, but also for ensuring add-on sales and better customer satisfaction.
Serpentine Belts: Inspecting And Replacing
A technician’s senses are often the most valuable tools in helping assess what repair or replacement parts are needed on a given job. Specifically, the ability to visually inspect parts for wear and tear to know when it’s time for replacement is the calling card of any successful technician. But when it comes to modern serpentine belts, you can’t trust your eyes anymore to tell you when it’s time for a new belt.
