Special Report: A Case of Bad Gas
Bad gas comes in many different varieties. There’s the kind you get when you gulp down a double bean burrito. But not so funny is the kind that comes out of a pump nozzle in filling stations across the country. According to some sources, there’s more bad gas out there than the industry is willing
Service Advisor: No Escaping Hybrid Service
The hybrid Escape and Mariner vehicles are full hybrid vehicles, meaning that, at times, the vehicle will run 100% on electric power only. In fact, it is capable of traveling up to 25 mph (40 kph) without ever starting the engine.
Engine Series: Q & A on Engine Replacement
Q: At what point should an engine be replaced?
Q: What’s a “crate” engine?
Q: What are the most common installation mistakes when replacing an engine?
Tire Talk – Sealing Up Internal Engine Injuries
Adapted from Bob Dowie’s article in ImportCar
Tech In Training – Monitoring Emission Efficiency with O2 Sensors
As modern OBD II technology marches on, its clear that the zirconia-based oxygen sensor now is being sold more as a basic repair part than as a preventive maintenance part, and it changes the way technicians diagnose and sell oxygen sensors. To illustrate the difference, understand that an oxygen sensor replacement used to be considered
Under The Hood – Getting To Know Diesels
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Underhood Service
Living Under the Hood – Driving on Borrowed Time
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Underhood Service
Gearing Up to Service the MMC 3.0L
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Underhood Service
Stock Swap
Adapted from Boe Kalinoski’s article in ImportCar
Servicing The Neon Can Be A Gas
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Underhood Service