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Tech Feature: Diagnosing Repeat Fuel Pump Failures

During the past several years, I've encountered many vehicles that were running on their third or fourth... More

Point of No Return: Returnless Fuel Injection Systems

If you’ve tried to find the fuel pressure regulator on many late-model engines by looking in the engine... More

Tech Tip: Diagnosing Fuel Pumps and Injectors

One of the first questions that should always be answered when diagnosing a fuel-related complaint on... More

Tech Feature: Diagnosing Fuel Pumps and Injectors

One of the first questions that should always be answered when diagnosing a fuel-related complaint... More

Emissions Update: Understanding How Wide Ratio Air/Fuel (WRAF) Sensors Work

Instead of giving a simple rich/lean indication, wide ratio air/fuel sensors measure the “actual” air/fuel... More

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Matco Tools Introduces a 7-Ton Puller/Bearing Separator

Matco Tools introduces a brand new 7-Ton Puller/Bearing Separator, the MST4527. This product features... More

Streamlight Introduces C4 Strion LED Rechargeable Light

Streamlight, a leading provider of high-performance lighting equipment, has introduced an LED version... More

Take a Closer Look Before Major Disassembly with Snap-on's Video Inspection Scope

Snap-on's Video Inspection Scope (BK5500) can be a service technician's best friend. Before spending... More

Snap-on's New MODIS-Standard Offers High-End Value for Less

Snap-on's new MODIS-Standard diagnostic platform sets the bar for high-end value, offering the same great... More

Goodson Unveils their New Solid Carbide Valve Guide Reamers

Goodson announces the release of their Solid Carbide Valve Guide Reamers. The best reamers you'll ever... More

 
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Active Safety Technology: Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning & Collision Mitigation Braking

A vehicle that stops itself may sound like something out of a futuristic sci-fi movie, but the technology... More

Nissan Tech Tip: DTC For Variable Valve Timing Control Function

On any 1996-2009 vehicle with variable vale timing, if the MIL is on with any of the following DTCs stored:... More

Tech Tip: Chrysler Intrepid Won't Shift, DTCs Set

Automatic overdrive transmission goes into second gear (limp-in mode) and will not shift, and trouble... More

Volkswagen: DTCs 00545/00638 Stored

If DTCs 00545/00638 are stored on a 2003 Passat Sedan 4Motion, the problem may be caused by: • Incorrec... More

Toyota: MIL ‘On’ DTC P1349; VVTI Actuator

Under certain conditions, customers with various 2002 Camry and Solara, and 2001-’02 Highlander... More

Tech Feature: Rediscovering Your DMM Relationship

Sometimes we become so caught up in leading-edge diagnostic technology that we forget that a profess... More

Tech Tip: Using a Smoke Machine to Quickly and Accurately Pinpoint Leaks

Smoke technology is a quick, simple solution for troubleshooting leaks in virtually any closed automotive... More

Mercedes 'CAN' Diagnostics — Uncovering Faults Speeds The Repair Process

Dealing with frustrating error messages on your scanner? Import Specialist Contributor Larry Bailly covers... More

 
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