Curing Intercooler Condensation And Oiling Issues
The combination of a turbocharged, small displacement package pays off in improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions, but some tradeoffs may require extra maintenance or runaround solution for an OE issue on specific engines.
ASE’s Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1) Test Turns 25
ASE’s Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1) Test is celebrating its 25th birthday in 2019.
Servicing R1234yf: Are You Ready?
R-1234yf, tabbed the replacement for R-134a, has been in service now for a few years on certain models of vehicles from FCA and GM to several European models.
The Battery Electric Revolution
The BEV phenomenon is literally a moving target, with the marketing data changing by the day.
Rules And Regulations For Catalytic Converter Replacement
If you are replacing a catalytic converter for a customer, it is not the same as replacing a muffler or pipe.
Toyota D-4S: Port Fuel Or Direct Fuel Injection? Why Not Both?
You may soon see a Toyota vehicle that has both direct fuel injection and port fuel injection.
Seeing The Big Picture With AFR Sensors
Air/fuel ratio (AFR) sensors have become commonplace in today’s automobiles, taking over where traditional O2 sensors have left off.
Advanced Materials: We’ve Come A Long Way From Mild Steel
We’ve come a long way from the mild-steel vehicles of the past. Technology is taking the collision industry in directions we never dreamed of. The changes we’ve seen in just the past few years are mind-boggling. And I do not believe the changes are going to stop anytime soon.
The Carbon Deposit Conundrum
During some combustion events, a droplet of fuel or oil is transformed into a substance that can become a carbon deposit. This typically happens when there are conditions that are outside of the normal operating conditions.
Fuel Trims!
Understanding fuel trims is the gateway to diagnosing common emissions problems. However, before we begin to use this information, specific criteria must be met in order for the PCM to gather accurate information.
