A Clean Fuel Tank Improves A Fuel Pump’s Diet
Fuel pump replacement comebacks can be costly and can hurt your reputation. One of the leading causes of failure is the tank. If a vehicle gets 20 miles to the gallon, then more than 5,000 gallons of gas (from many stations) will go through the tank in 100,000 miles. And during this time, sediment, rust
How a Pony Car is Driving CNG as the Fuel of the Future
Daryl Patrishkoff of Shelby Township, MI, has a vision for the American automotive industry. He firmly believes that our fuel of choice should be Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) – not gasoline. Until the full CNG infrastructure is in place, a Bi-Fuel vehicle, fueled by either CNG or gasoline upon the drivers command, is the
Interstate Batteries Encourages Battery Recycling in Honor of Earth Day
If not properly recycled, batteries can deposit lead, acid and mercury in lakes, streams and landfills.
Servicing Hybrid & Electric Vehicles: Then and Now
With instructions and some common sense, these vehicles can be repaired just as safely as any others in your shop.
PPG Continues Support for OSU’s Formula Buckeyes Racing Team
The Formula Buckeyes team consists of students from the university’s engineering, art and technology, marketing and business administration disciplines.
Undercover: Handling Honda Brake Systems
What we’ll look at in this article is not so much how to replace worn-out pads, but rather things to be on the lookout for that will ensure a quality job and eliminate comebacks.
Undercover: Managing Emissions — Diagnosing Catalytic Converter Concerns
Before a technician replaces a converter, they need to address the possible reasons for it failing in the first place.
Undercover: Lost Air Time — Servicing Air Springs and ERC Systems
Understanding the operating logic of an air ride suspension system is important when trying to make a diagnosis because all of these systems are different. If you don’t understand the logic, you can’t always tell if the system is functioning correctly or not.
Undercover: Handling All-Wheel-Drive Diagnostics
Today, technicians have to be more proficient in diagnosing AWD system failures. He or she has to be familiar with more that one manufacturer and be able to understand their methods of diagnosis verses the dealership technician who deals with one manufacturer.
Undercover: Getting a Grip on Clutch Service
Before you recommend a particular clutch to a customer, talk to them about how they drive their vehicle and what kind of life and performance they want in a replacement clutch.