What Do You Need to Know About Motor Oil?
Over the past decade, more and more shelf space has been dedicated to motor oils. New SKUs might be for new viscosities, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, and even motor oil formulations. This proliferation can create confusion when recommending the correct motor oil for the vehicle and customer. To help clear up the chaos, it
Cooling System Leak Testing
What replaces the conventional water pump and thermostat is electronic thermostats and electric water pumps.
DTC P0171 And The Connection to Carbon Deposits (VIDEO)
Carbon deposits could be causing code P0171. This video is sponsored by Rislone.
High Pressure And High Maintenance
Direct fuel injectors can take a lot of pressure. This video is sponsored by Rislone.
Getting Rid Of Code P0420 With A Little Cleaning (VIDEO)
A good cleaning might be all you need to get rid of code P0420. This video is sponsored by Rislone.
The Switch To E15 Fuel And Code P0316
The upcoming change to E15 fuel can bring new misfire codes. Sponsored by Rislone.
EGR, Secondary Air Injection And Emissions Management
EGR systems put a small amount of inert gas into the combustion chamber to control the temperatures.
How To Diagnose Slow or Sluggish Oxygen Sensors
When oxygen sensors are tested, manufacturers will introduce small amounts of oil to measure sensitivity.
Oxygen Sensors And Catalyst Efficiency
Newer air/fuel ratio or wide-band sensors can detect a wide range of fuel conditions.
HV/EV Lifting Guidelines
Being able to lift an EV or HEV vehicle properly is a roadblock many shops face.
Balancing Combustion Forces
Visual inspection is critical. Any sign of movement laterally is grounds for replacement.
Fuel Pressure Diagnostic Service
Use a scan tool that can look at special direct fuel injection parameters and perform bidirectional tests.
