Staying Cool With Electric A/C Compressor Service

Staying Cool With Electric A/C Compressor Service

If you follow the recommended service procedures, repairs will go as “cool” as the air coming out of those A/C vents.

Spark Plug Replacement

Here are some tips to follow when replacing a spark plug.

Every time a spark plug fires, the spark burns a few molecules of metal off the plug’s electrodes. Over time, this eats away the electrodes and rounds off their sharp edges. The erosion gradually increases the gap between the electrodes, which, in turn, increases the firing voltage required to generate a spark. Eventually, the point is reached where the ignition system fails to produce enough voltage and the plug misfires.

OBDII Connectors

OBDII connectors serve as the main communication point between the technician and the vehicle.

Fuel Pressure Diagnostic Service

Use a scan tool that can look at special direct fuel injection parameters and perform bidirectional tests.

ABS Diagnostics

ABS is the foundation of the ESC system. ESC systems add software and multiple sensors to keep the vehicle under control.

Solving Intermittent Overheating

New cooling systems anticipate and influence changes in coolant temperature. 

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Why Engine Coolant Replacement May Be Necessary, Not Optional

Look at the condition of the additive package and the freezing point to justify coolant replacement.

Checking The Auxiliary Water Pump

A car or truck comes into the shop with a complaint of poor heater performance. The issue may be the auxiliary water pump.

Tech holds up heater core
Solving No Heat Complaints

Here are 10 guidelines for making sure a vehicle’s heat functions.

Oil and Carbon Deposits

Here’s how oil can influence carbon deposits.