Andrew Markel debunks the myth that the TCM learns how the customer drives the vehicle.
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Andrew Markel debunks the myth that the TCM learns how the customer drives the vehicle.
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Selecting the Right Oil for your Customers Engine
Learn how to educate customers on the importance of OEM specifications and premium lubrication for their vehicles’ maintenance needs.
Of all the services your shop offers. The simple oil change is often the most contentious. No matter what they drive, your customers may think that oil is oil. If it pours out of a bottle they recognize on the shelf in their father's garage or an ad-on tv, it's good enough for their car. The fact is the belief that they're all the same can be shortsighted at best and detrimental to the life of the engine. At worst, modern engines are built to tighter tolerances, and as a result, they rely on specific oil pressures for maximum fuel economy or to support vital systems such as variable valve timing substituting a non recommended viscosity engine Oil can negatively affect fuel economy and emissions, and may actually accelerate wear on critical components. According to the American Petroleum Institute, there are five different groups of base oils used to make today's motor oils based on the refining methods and the properties of the oil.
Using a Scope
Ignition coil and plug diagnostics.
Diagnostic Procedures For Stop/Start Systems
Stop/start technology is more than just a switch wired to the brake pedal and starter.
Auxiliary Cooling Pumps
An auxiliary cooling pump’s primary function is to circulate warm coolant to the heater core.
Battery Management Means Knowing How It Ages
The battery may be fully charged, but you also need to measure how low the voltages go while the engine is cranking.
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The Standard® Advantage
Standard® knows that what comes out of a repair is directly dependent upon what goes into the box. This video is sponsored by Standard®.
