Porsche has been building engines for decades that will literally fit in a suitcase, but are still able... More

The Issue: When the OE composite designed cylinder head gasket changed to an improved Multi-Layered Steel... More

When the OE composite designed cylinder head gasket changed to an improved Multi-Layered Steel (MLS... More

Since different rods and different pistons are different weights, it is impossible to make a crankshaft... More

Some 2002-'05 Sedona (GQ) vehicles may exhibit a humming noise and vibration when the A/C is turned on... More

No A/C compressor clutch. The scan tool says A/C off and A/C switch off. There is no air out of the front... More

First Speeds Repairs There was a time when the heating and ventilation system on most cars was simple. A thr... More

Cabin air filters prevent leaves, dirt, bugs and other debris from entering the HVAC (Heat Ventilation... More

A bold new look and some subtle changes probably best describe the 2004-and-up Ford F-150. To the ... More

The automotive ignition switch, formerly a straightforward device used to connect battery voltage to... More

Use the following procedure to replace the fuel pump connector on 1993 and newer 850, S70, V70 and C70... More

GM has issued a recall for 8,012 Pontiac G6 vehicles from the 2005 and 2006 model years, according to... More

What is Cold Cranking Amp (CCA) Rating? This industry rating measures the cranking power a battery has... More

Post-collision repair requirements differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. Thus, you must be prepared... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lincoln Electric has teamed up with Chip Foose - award-winning custom car designer and die-hard Lincoln... More

STEINEL announces the launch of its Professional Heat Blower Series. These tools feature a powerful air... More

JohnDow Industries recently announced the introduction of its EuroVent "QuickLink" Universal... More

Bosch Wheel Service is pleased to announce the introduction of the fully automatic NTF Nitrogen Tire... More

JohnDow Industries recently announced the re-introduction of its Fuel Chief Pro 25 Steel Gas Caddy. The... More

At a time when facilities are looking for ways to reduce costs as well as waste, Kimberly-Clark Professional... More

Microflex Corporation recently announced the launch of a new hand protection product: Dura Flock nitrile... More

Green Grease announces the immediate availability of their outstanding product in a three pack, 3-oz... More

Free All Deep Penetrating Oil, utilizing an exclusive formula that speeds repair time by freeing rusty... More

As part of the launch of its Zep Commercial brand of automotive maintenance products, Zep Inc. has introduced... More

Yokohma Tire this week began selling what it says is the world's first orange oil-infused passenger car... More

Holley Performance Products has announced the introduction of its all-new Ultra Street Avenger and Ultra... More

Hella, Inc., the North American aftermarket subsidiary of automotive lighting and electronics supplier... More

Century Truck Caps, a division of the Truck Accessories Group, LLC (TAG) announces the immediate availability... More

Dayco Products has just added 20 percent more SKUs to its offering of heavy-duty automatic tensioners... More

Forget the fireworks and grilling out. What you should really be doing Fourth of July weekend is watching... More

Direct-Hit is Identifix's subscription-based online diagnostic information source offering real-world... More

President Obama recently signed into law the "Cash for Clunkers" program, now known as the Car Allowance... More

Growing up Joey Logano watched his first Cup race from the bleachers of the New Hampshire Motor Speedway... More

The Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standards Council (AGRSS) in cooperation with ASA, NACE and CARS has... More

DriverSide.com and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have announced a c... More

Fisker Karma Sunset recognized over major manufacturer entries More

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Electric vehicle manufacturer will use loans to build an assembly plant for Model S sedan and another... More

For the eighth time, I served as a team judge at the competition, where I got to watch first-hand a pair... More

According to data received from Experian Automotive, nearly 1 out of 4 registered vehicles has an ei... More

A number of automotive industry people have joined the Facebook social network and maybe it's time for... More

The owner of a Ford Escape Hybrid or Mercury Mariner Hybrid may complain of an illuminated malfunction... More

Most hybrid vehicles on the market today share wheel bearing components with their non-hybrid counterparts... More

According to R. L. Polk, the average age of the vehicles on U.S. roads was 9.2 years in 2007 with 41... More

Mazda MPV owners may complain about rear brake noise. While applying the brakes under normal stopping... More

Pressing down on the brakes and not knowing how well they'll perform can be an unnerving situation. Given... More

The 2006-current Cadillac DTS is the largest sedan that General Motors offers. The brake system of the... More

If nothing else, modern master cylinders are notable for their long and relatively trouble-free service... More

In areas where heavy road salt use occurs, customer complaints have identified increased steering effort... More

In the past two years, we have seen more vehicles on the market with stability management and adaptive... More

The Nivomat Shock Absorber is a self-leveling monotube shock absorber developed by Sachs. Nivomat shocks... More

While wheel bearing noise is one of the toughest problems for the customer to describe, it's not unusual... More

Some 1995-2004 Chevrolet Astro Van and GMC Safari owners may complain about a "boom" noise inside the... More

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If you do wheel alignment work, you need an alignment lift for raising vehicles off the ground. A lift... More

SKF currently offers a pigtail-style hub unit - part number BR930548K - for the Cadillac DTS/Buick Lucerne... More

Is there a diesel in your service bay? Maybe not now, but there definitely will be in your future. You're... More

An intake manifold is more than the plumbing that connects the carburetor or throttle body to the ports... More

One day we are fat, dumb and happy using a piece of wire with a 12-volt bulb on the end of it to test... More

If you’re like me, you more often than not find a correct diagnostic direction by going back to what... More

Anybody can plug a scan tool into a vehicle and read codes. But do they know what the codes mean, how... More

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

Oxygen sensors have been used for more than a quarter of a century, dating back to 1980 when the first... More

The catalytic converter is probably the most important emission control device on a vehicle because... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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