Next Generation Start/Stop Systems
Although stop/start idle Âsystems have been used on Âhybrid vehicles for many years, a growing number of non-Âhybrid late-model import models are also being equipped with this fuel-saving technology.
Catch A System Failure Before It Interrupts Travel Plans
The typical family vacation might start with a trip to a repair shop to get the oil changed and the vehicle inspected. Taking the extra time to inspect the belts and hoses can make for a trouble-free vacation for your customer and extra revenue for your shop, while a broken belt or burst hose can bring any vacation to an immediate halt at the side of the road.
The Best Tests For Fuel Delivery Systems
In this article, I’ll explain how the Âbasics of testing fuel delivery problems has changed and how some of the most common mistakes in diagnosing fuel Âdelivery systems can be avoided.
Porsche Unveils All-Electrically Powered Sports Car Featuring Holographic Driver Display
Porsche recently introduced the Mission E at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany. The Mission E is Porsche’s first all-electrically powered four-seat sports car.
Auxiliary Water Pumps – How One Component Can Upset Your Cooling System Diagnostic Logic
A Mercedes comes into the shop with a complaint of poor heater performance. The driver says during cold mornings that the heater will blow cold while he’s driving to work during rush hour traffic. The car is not overheating and the air is coming from the correct ducts. Your first reaction might be to install a new thermostat and inspect the heater core for a blockage. During a test drive, the system may perform great for you. Is the customer just cold blooded?
Fueling Choices: Factors For Carburetion Or A Bolt-On TBI Fuel Injection System
If you’re building a performance engine, should you fuel it with a carburetor or some type of electronic fuel injection (EFI) system? If the application is a late-model vehicle that came factory-equipped with EFI, that decision has already been made for you.
Toyota Charging System Diagnostics
According to my experience, I estimate that replacing the alternator solves 95% of all charging system failures. If that’s true, what happens in the remaining 5% of charging system failures that results in customer comebacks?
Johnson Controls is Charged Up to Showcase New Battery System
A new battery system from Johnson Controls for use in Advanced Start-Stop vehicles will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Under the Hood: ‘Tanking’ Fuel Systems
Diagnosing Failing Fuel Pumps
Under the Hood: Getting ‘Started’ in Electrical Repair Service
Getting answers to the right questions is important to a successful automotive repair.