VIDEO: Connection Between Oil Changes And Low-Speed Pre-Ignition
Andrew Markel explains low-speed pre-ignition, how this condition can damage engine components, and how specified oil can help prevent it.
VIDEO: The Misfire Crime Scene
Andrew Markel discusses spark plug ignition wires and what to inspect in the case of a misfire.
VIDEO: Stop-Start System Service Opportunities
Andrew Markel discusses service opportunities for vehicle stop-start systems and how several modules are involved in the activation of the feature.
VIDEO: Understanding Secondary Ignition Waveforms
Andrew Markel picks apart secondary ignition waveforms and how burn time can reveal the condition of a spark plug.
Honda Ignition Service Tips
Most Honda original equipment spark plugs have a life of more than 100,000 miles thanks to electrodes that contain precious metals like platinum and iridium. If the plugs fail sooner than the recommended interval, first solve any related problems before installing new plugs.
Ignition System: MIL On, Ignition Coil DTCs Set
Some 2006 Zephyr; 2006-2008 Fusion and Milan; 2007-2008 MKZ, Edge, and MKX; and 2008 Taurus, Taurus X and Sable vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble codes P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355 and/or P0356 present in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and with one or more damaged ignition coil-on-plug(s).
Secondary Ignition: The Art Of Spark
From the beginning of the internal combustion engine, several different ignition systems have been used to create a high-energy spark. The most popular system, and the one that’s in use today, is a step-up coil.
Torque And Gap Spark Plug Tech Tip from Bosch
Once a relatively simple task for automotive technicians, spark plug installation on modern vehicles requires a great deal of precision and care. This is especially the case with late-model vehicles with high-tech engines that have very little tolerance for improper installation or use of spark plugs. Apply the Proper Torque When installing spark plugs, a
Ignition and EGR Testing Tip Clip
Using scope patterns, Jim Wilson discusses and demonstrates a procedure for diagnosing EGR related misfire issues by examining scope patterns of the different cylinders.
Remy’s New Technical White Paper on the Connection Between Alternator Efficiency and Fuel Savings
Improving fuel savings is one of the most important goals of any fleet on the road today. Inspired by this fact, Remy Inc. recently published a new white paper entitled, “Improving Alternator Efficiency Measurably Reduces Fuel Costs,” in order to share its expertise and benefit the entire industry.
The Remy Inc. 32-page white paper provides an in-depth explanation of how an alternator works, examines where and how power losses can occur within the alternator and quantifies how efficiency plays a role in fuel consumption. Actual vehicle test data is provided to support the cost savings that can be experienced when upgrading to a higher efficiency alternator.
Pulsed Power Solution to CAFE Requirements
Currently available new technologies incorporating pulsed power can help jump start a new era of less polluting
fuel efficient vehicles.