Cabin Air Filter Replacement Tips
The cabin air filter is generally considered an integral, but often overlooked part of the heating and A/C system.
Spark Plug Replacement Problems And Preventive Measures
When fine-wire spark plugs were first introduced, many broken electrodes were reported because of incorrect gap tools.
Clearing The Air About Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Reducing emissions to acceptable levels is achieved through a four-stage process.
What Techs Have To Worry About With GF-6 Oils
API’s newest GF-6 oil standard have recently been approved, we are now beginning to discover just exactly what future oil service may look like for shops.
Toyota FJ Cruiser Water Pump Replacement
Toyota’s original Land Cruiser was the company’s version of a Jeep that could go anywhere. In its time it was highly rated and collected, which led the Japanese juggernaut to bring back an updated SUV in 2007 called the FJ Cruiser. The retro-styled vehicle was again a go anywhere machine powered by a 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) used in the Tacoma. The engines are durable and considered relatively robust for the time.
Not Sure That Air Filter Needs To Be Replaced? Check The Fuel Trim
Unlike a carbureted engine, today’s cars’ electronic fuel injection systems can control many factors including the precise amount of fuel needed to operate as close to stoichiometrically perfect as possible – which is neither too rich nor too lean and allows the engine to use as much oxygen as possible.
Long-Life Coolants Explained
Different types of coolants cover a range of applications from diesel to domestic, Asian and European vehicles. Each one is formulated to a specific manufacturer’s specifications to keep their engines at an optimal temperature. But, changes to the old one-size-fits-all formula has led to confusion for consumers and even some technicians.
Cranky Crankshaft Seals
Sometimes the least expensive parts are the most time-consuming to replace. This is the case with crankshaft oil seals.
Servicing R1234yf: Are You Ready?
R-1234yf, tabbed the replacement for R-134a, has been in service now for a few years on certain models of vehicles from FCA and GM to several European models.
Curing Intercooler Condensation And Oiling Issues
An intercooler, or charge-air cooler (CAC), improves volumetric efficiency by increasing intake air charge density through constant volume cooling.
Alternator Ripple Testing: The Ghost In The Machine
Before computers and networks in vehicles, an alternator that was producing AC voltage or ripple through the electrical system would cause flickering lights and maybe an ignition problem. Today, excessive ripple voltage can cause communication issues with networks and communication DTCs in multiple modules.
Diagnosing Turbo Boost And Leak Problems
You are probably seeing more turbocharged four-cylinder engines at your shop. Domestic manufacturers like GM and Ford have powered a wide variety of cars and SUVs with small displacement turbo engines. Also, import manufacturers like BMW, Nissan and VW use turbos on base engines and high-performance engines.
