VIDEO: Using Service Information For Oil Changes
Andrew Markel explains the benefits of service information for all procedures and vehicles, including oil change specifications.
VIDEO: Diagnosing The Oil Control Valve
Andrew Markel details a case study involving a Honda Accord whose valvetrain displayed a timing malfunction.
VIDEO: Service Information From Free Sources
Andrew Markel explains how service information from an outside source may create issues in your shop.
Technician.Academy Announces Release Of Online Scholarship Board
Scholarships included on the board are provided by the Auto Care Association, Mitchell1, the Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast, the Association of Diesel Specialists, the Automotive Parts & Services Association, the Bosch Community Fund and others.
Automatic Emergency Braking – Do You Know How It Operates?
Understanding all the new features and systems and learning how they apply to everyday driving is important to doing correct repairs.
VIDEO: Finding Resistive Values In Service Information
Andrew Markel explains how having access to the right service information can help you easily find the resistive values of certain components. Sponsored by ProDemand from Mitchell1.
VIDEO: Slow Oxygen Sensor Preventing Secondary Air Monitor Reset
Andrew Markel explains how a non-resetting secondary air monitor required the use of crowd-sourced repair information when techs were led down a rabbit hole.
VIDEO: Matching A Captured Waveform To The Correct Vehicle
Andrew Markel discusses how you can verify that a waveform you have captured is correct for the vehicle.
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
Auto Value And Bumper To Bumper Award 33 Students With Scholarships
Selected from a record-setting application pool of more than 200 candidates, 33 winners were selected for scholarships, each valued at $1,500.
