Intelligent Cooling Systems
A conventional thermostat and water pump are similar to a carburetor and mechanical fuel pump in one regard – they can only respond to change, not be proactive in their engine management.
Why is Carbon An Issue Now?
In the late 2000s, the majority of vehicles made the switch to throttle-by-wire and direct fuel injection was replacing port fuel injection for both domestic and import nameplate engines.
Oxygen Sensor And Catalyst Efficiency
The catalyst efficiency monitor verifies that the catalytic converter is operating at a high enough efficiency rating to keep exhaust emissions within predetermined values.
Chevrolet: Rough Running Engine and DTC P0300
Some customers may complain of a rough running engine and the check engine light is on. You may find DTC P0300 (Engine Misfire Detected) set along with a misfire and low compression in one or more cylinders.
Auxiliary Water Pump Diagnostics
A car or truck comes into your shop with a complaint of poor heater performance.
2004-2013 Mazda3 Brake Job
A key service issue for 2004-2013 Mazda3s concerns the hydraulics and ABS system. Here’s what to look for.
Variable Displacement Oil Pumps
Almost every major OEM has an engine or engine family that uses a variable displacement oil pump controlled by a control spring or ECM to deliver the best possible pressure and efficiency.
Brake Job: BMW 1-Series (2008-2013)
The BMW 1-Series might be the least expensive BMW, but it shares a lot of the procedures that are common when it comes to servicing brakes on larger BMWs.
Joe Mendola: The 2019 B’laster Instructor of the Year
This school year, Tomorrow’s Technician and B’laster partnered to search for automotive technology instructors who think outside of the toolbox with the first-ever “B’laster Instructor of the Year” program. Get to know our inaugural winner: Joe Mendola of Gaither High School.
Alignment: 2006-2010 Ford Explorer
The fourth-generation Ford Explorer was a complete redesign of the platform and was the last to have a body-on-frame design. Overall, this is an easy vehicle to align with most of the adjustments built into the suspension.
