GM Tech Tip: Black Smoke And Rough Idle On Cold Start
Working on a 2009-2014 GM vehicle? Here’s what to do about black smoke and rough idle on a cold start.
Ford Tech Tip: Automatic Transmission Delayed Engagement From Park To Drive Or Reverse
Some models may exhibit a delayed park to forward or reverse transmission engagement only on initial vehicle start up after parking several hours or overnight. The vehicle functions normally after the initial engagement has completed. So what’s going on?
Mazda Tech Tip: Vibration Felt Through The Floor/Seat/Steering Wheel
Some customers may complain about a vibration that is felt through the floor, seat and/or steering wheel while driving under moderate acceleration, at speeds of approx. 25-30 mph (40-50 km/h).
Land Rover Tech Tip: 2013-2017 Range Rover With Dynamic Response Suspension
Let’s take a look at a 2013-2017 Range Rover with dynamic response suspension.
GM Tech Tip: New Engine Noise During Cold Start-Up
The latest generation of full-size trucks and utilities incorporate a new generation of technologies not previously seen in a GM full-size truck and utility applications.
Kia Tech Tip: New Part Cures EVAP Leaks
Working on a Kia Rio? There’s a new part that cures EVAP leaks on 2012-2017 Rio models.
Powersports Tech Tips: CVT Tuning Part 1
Manufacturers like CVT transmissions for ATVs and UTVs because they are cheap and simple automatic transmissions. The CVT often gets a bad rap from users because the transmission doesn’t deliver the power how the user wants. Like stock suspension settings, the manufacturer is shooting for a middle-of-the-road approach that will function fairly well under a
Auto Body Tech Tips: Eliminating Sealer Creep
Many have eliminated the need for a wet-on-wet sealer by finishing off the 2K primer with a finer grit sandpaper, but sometimes it’s still prudent to seal a repair prior to refinishing. You don’t want to experience the dreaded “sealer creep” in a door jamb, where the sealer’s edge is exposed rather than covered with
Powersports Tech Tips: Specialty Tools
A technician can carry out the majority of their work with basic hand tools. A major dividing line appears when the service manual calls for the use of a special tool. The professional technician should have a large selection of specialty tools for handling specific jobs. Even a crafty shade tree mechanic can be stonewalled
Tech Tips: Direct Fuel Injection Cleaning
Models: 2009-2014 GM Vehicles With Any of the Following Direct-Injected Gasoline Engines 2.0L (RPO LNF) 2.4L (RPO LAF, LEA, or LUK) 2.8L (RPO LAU) 3.0L (RPO LF1 or LFW) 3.6L (RPO LFX or LLT) Some customers may complain of a MIL (malfunction indicator lamp, or check engine light) and engine misfire. In some cases, the
