The most common diagnostic procedures for fuel pumps in the past were analog and hands on. Most fuel... More

Extended oil change intervals are a mixed blessing. On the upside, extended oil change intervals are... More

Oil seepage may occur from the left side of the cylinder head at the lower mounting bolt for the intake... More

Ring gaps are often a confusing and misunderstood part of a rering job. There are MINIMUM and MAXIMUM... More

Oil may leak from the rear crankshaft seal after seal replacement due to the seal lip rolling while ... More

When a customer comes in complaining that their vehicle's A/C system is working improperly, the problem... More

Diagnostic Specialist Sergio Fernandez discusses the ins and outs of the swash-plate compressor and how... More

Buying a new refrigerant Recovery/Recycle/Recharge machine can be a bit overwhelming. The item is expensive... More

In the world of public opinion, if you were asked if your technicians were overcharging your customers... More

Geneva International Motor Show exhibitors Volkswagen, Daimler AG, Porsche, Audi and BMW agree to develop... More

With the complexity of automotive electrical systems increasing steadily, manufacturers have developed... More

At the typical repair shop, six-year-old vehicles (and there are 184 million of them on the road today... More

A long time ago, I learned a method of splicing wire that has stuck with me since those early days. ... More

The most common diagnostic procedures for fuel pumps in the past were analog and hands on. Most fuel... More

Import Specialist Contributor Gary Goms discusses how contaminated fuel can mimic the symptoms produced... More

Addressing the issues associated with ‘Home Brewed’ Bio-Diesel More

If a an owner of a 2003-'04 Honda Accord complains their vehicle is experiencing excessive cranking or... More

The art and science behind its combustion system makes the Corvette LT1 one of the most advanced V8 engines... More

Florida Pneumatic has recently introduced the FP-985 (3/8" chuck) and FP-986 (1/2" chuck) drills, which... More

Efficiently hem the edges of replacement door skins with limited manual "tacking" requirements. More

Streamlight Inc. has launched the compact Night Com UV flashlight, which features six UV LEDs to provide... More

UView announces two new cordless UV leak detection lights – the UV Phazer Black Series. More

The BMW Head Bolt Socket, AST Tool No. BMW 11860, is applicable to N52 non-turbo and N54/N55 turbo engines... More

Coxreels introduces its new large capacity 1185 Series high pressure model hose reels. The existing 1185... More

The new Snap-on Diagnostic WorkStations are the ultimate in mobile diagnostic systems, bringing all key... More

Hunter's Quick Check inspection system, which performs a comprehensive vehicle inspection in under three... More

Ranger Products, a division of BendPak Inc., is bringing another new wheel balancer to market. The Ranger... More

Hunter’s fast floor-to-floor SmartWeight Touch balancer provides superior wheel service with... More

Dent Fix Equipment introduces its DF‐BC200 Butt Welding Clamps, which provide a simple and efficient... More

To introduce car lovers and do-it-yourselfers to machine polishing so that they can achieve amazing detailing... More

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The LF-30 is a 30-watt integrated LED portable floodlight with 2100 lumen output, 6,300K color temperature... More

Bosch has expanded its line of oxygen sensors to cover applications through the current 2013 model year... More

Arnott has teamed up with Gast Manufacturing to design this reliable air suspension compressor for the... More

Quaker State recently introduced the new, reformulated Quaker State Ultimate Durability Full Synthetic... More

PRW announces its brand new Performance Quotient Series Ford BB and FE SFI Flywheels. PQx Series flywheels... More

The General Altimax RT43 all-season touring tire was unveiled recently at a dealer and media event at... More

CARDONE now offers more than 290 SKUs that were previously dealer-only, providing a high-quality, low-cost... More

Philips Automotive's new website makes it easier for consumers to find the right light for their driving... More

Federal-Mogul Corp.'s Powertrain Segment is extending its range of CrushShield systems protection products... More

NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Inc. has announced the launch of a 10-race partnership with Seebold Racing to... More

Federated will award one of its Car Care Center members with the ultimate grand prize in the Federated... More

Standard Motor Products, Inc. announces it has released a new TechSmart Tech Session that features the... More

Although four-wheel disc brakes currently dominate the import brake service market, millions of drum... More

Squeaking can be the most challenging and is often evident after the brakes have been serviced. The best... More

Some vehicle owners may complain of a squeaking noise when applying or releasing the brake pedal. According... More

Technical Service Bulletins provided by Honda, Hyundai, Mazda and Volkswagen address the issue of brake... More

How do you handle a pulsation or comeback? Blame the pads? The driver? Defective rotor? When you point... More

The FBI raided three auto part warehouses in February looking for counterfeit parts that were being... More

Contamination always has negative connotations. For brake pads, it has dual meanings. First, it can mean... More

The hub flange is ground zero for pulsation problems. Any runout in the flange will be magnified by the... More

Some wheel bearing jobs are easy. These are typically unitized hub units. All that is required is removing... More

One of the defining elements of the Honda Insight Hybrid is the rear suspension. The rear wheel track... More

Hyundai began selling the 3-door Accent hatchback in the United States during the spring of 2006. The... More

Import Specialist Contributor Gary Goms recalls his days of working as a technician for an off-road desert... More

This bulletin provides information relating to the service of the vehicle speed sensor and adapter cord... More

There are no built-in factory adjustments for front camber or caster. The only way to adjust these angles... More

In this article, we're going to take look at the Mitsubishi line of cars and some of the more common... More

Gary Goms discusses the mechanical challenges of restoring a truck that he began maintaining when he... More

When diagnosing any oxygen sensor, remember that outside air entering the exhaust system from an exhaust... More

Verify the wiring to the O2 sensors is normal. These sensors will normally switch between 2.5 volts and... More

An oxygen sensor test can be used to assist technicians in verifying the oxygen sensor operation, but... More

Geneva International Motor Show exhibitors Volkswagen, Daimler AG, Porsche, Audi and BMW agree to develop... More

Addressing the issues associated with ‘Home Brewed’ Bio-Diesel More

The art and science behind its combustion system makes the Corvette LT1 one of the most advanced V8 engines... More

It may be a good idea to have some of your techs become ASE certified in diesel engine diagnostics, which... More

Troubleshooting MAF sensor problems can become a major headache for diagnostic technicians because the... More

Some Mazda6 vehicles may experience an air selector mode switch that will not switch into recirculation... More

If you encounter a Dodge with a P2767 trouble code set, check the wiring between the transmission and... More

For this month's Pulling Codes case, we will attempt to provide a plan of attack for communication issues... More

Most emission control parts, like the PCV valve, require little if any scheduled maintenance, but replacement... More

Thanks to advanced technology, modern vehicles operate with fewer noise, vibration and harshness (NVH... More

Electronics Diagnostic Specialist Sergio ­Fernandez discusses how to use valuable oscilloscope freeze-frame... More

At the typical repair shop, six-year-old vehicles (and there are 184 million of them on the road today... More