Brake Job: 2015-Current Chevy Trax, Buick Encore
The Chevy Trax and Buick Encore are considered sub-compact crossovers based on a car platform.
Long-Life Coolants Explained
Cooling systems and chemistry have changed a great deal since the mid-19th century, and the need for coolant has also been on the rise in today’s modern engines.
CSI: EVAP Leak Diagnostics
In order to test for leaks to resolve a code, you must think like the EVAP system and treat every EVAP leak like a crime scene.
Shocks, Struts And Tires: What Is The Wear Connection?
The role of ride control and tires becomes even more critical on vehicles equipped with ABS, traction control and stability control systems. As in an emergency lane-change situation, the driver can now steer under panic braking. This means that weight transfer and vehicle pitch can be even more extreme.
Air Management For The FSI V6 And V8 Engines
The FSI 3.2 L V6 and 4.2 L V8 have a lot in common with the FSI 2.0 L four-cylinder engine, including carbon deposit problems. Chances are your first exposure to an Audi intake manifold will not be a driveability complaint, but rather a carbon cleaning service where the intake valves need to be cleaned.
Delphi Product & Service Solutions Launches ‘Clean The Tank’ Initiative
Most fuel pump and module warranty issues are linked to debris or contamination in the fuel tank that may have accumulated over vehicle use, or during the removal and replacement procedure.
Ford Mustang 2005-2014 Brake Job
The brakes on 2005-2014 Mustangs are fairly standard, with discs both in the front and rear.
Cooling System Preventive Maintenance Service
Given the current range of extended maintenance intervals, it’s safe to say that your shop might see Grandma’s 2011 Volkswagen Jetta only when its oil life monitor indicates the need for an oil change.
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.
Modern Fuel Control Diagnostics: Sorting Through The Data Stream Maze
Adapted from Gary Gom’s article in ImportCar. When confronted with a fuel control problem on a modern vehicle, I’ll normally use short- and long-term fuel trims to determine if the problem is caused by one of many failures, such as a vacuum leak or a leaking fuel pressure Âregulator. If you’re like me, you’ll
