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Tech Tip: Volkswagen's MIL On with DTC P129F/P310B Set

Due to fuel intrusion into the low pressure side fuel pressure sensor (G410), a false signal may be sent... More

Tech Tip: Mazda6 Engine Won't Start in Cold Weather

In extremely cold weather (approximately -30 degrees C), a customer may experience an engine no start/no... More

Tech Tip: Hyundai Has Check Engine Light On with Fuel System Lean Code

The check engine light is on with a post catalyst fuel system lean code P2096, an oxygen (O2) sensor... More

Tech Feature: Straight Up Look at the Vortec 3500 Straight-Five Engine

The five-cylinder was seen as a way to achieve better fuel economy and performance than the six, but... More

Tech Talk: Boosting Your Technical Knowledge on Turbos

Supercharger and turbocharger Q & A with Dave Hobbs, Delphi Product & Service Solutions service trainer... More

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In the past year - 36%
 
In the last 2-4 years - 33%
 
It’s been more than five years - 19%
 
We plan to in the near future - 7%
 
We do not have a diagnostic labor rate - 5%
 
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New Valspar Traffic, Marking and Line Saving Paints Make Long-Lasting Impressions

As the weather gets warmer, it will be time to paint, or re-paint, those markings on concrete, asphalt... More

PEAK Automotive Products Offers 5 Million Rechargeable Spotlight

PEAK Automotive Products introduced five new products at AAPEX. More

Blue Devil Rear Main Sealer Repairs Oil Leaks

Blue Devil Rear Main Sealer from Blue Devil Products is a guaranteed permanent fix for leaks. Its special... More

 
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Tech Tip: Toyota Key Off Evap Diagnosis

Toyota has MIL on with DTC P0456 or P0455 and P0441; and MIL on with DTC P043E, P043F, P2401, P2402 and P2419... More

Directions: New CAFE Standards Set for 2025
On July 29, President Obama announced the next phase in the Administration's program to increase fuel... More
Tech Tip: Nissan DTC P0420 Stored in ECM

If you confirm DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold) is stored in the ECM, determine... More

Tech Feature: Common Rail Systems May Soon Be Commonplace

Due to the conflict between consumer performance demands and more stringent EPA standards, the use of... More

Pulling Codes: Hit or Miss? The Story of P0302

It is unfortunate that today misfire analysis can be a hit-or-miss concept on many of today’s engine... More

Tech Tip: Kia MIL Illumination with Front Heated O2 Sensor DTCS

If a 2004-'06 Spectra 2.0L exhibits an MIL on ­resulting from the front heated oxygen sensor related... More

Troubleshooting Wideband O2 Sensors

Many late-model imports such as Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen and others use Air/Fuel sensors rather than... More

Directions: U.S. House Votes to Put the Brakes on E15
In February, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment blocking federal funding of the E... More
 
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