Andrew Markel, Director of Content
Why Is NHTSA Involved With RTR?

A closer look into NHTSA’s involvement with RTR.

Differentials And Diagnostics

A differential allows the two connected wheels to spin at different rates.

Throttle-By-Wire Diagnostics

Throttle-by-wire systems proactively manage the air and fuel going into the combustion chamber.

Hyundai & Kia Hybrid Drivetrain

The Hyundai hybrid system has a motor control unit (MCU) and hybrid control unit (HCU).

Acura Turbo Engine Service

It is important to check the operation of the solenoids that control vacuum to the actuators.

Subaru EJ25 Head Gasket Problems

Most of the EJ head gasket failures occur around the 100,000-mile mark and start as a slow oil or coolant leak.

Different Nameplates, Different Expectations

One thing Asian nameplates share is that the system voltage must stay in a specific range during the reflashing procedure.

Determining Catalytic Converter Efficiency

Almost every part on the engine determines how long a catalytic converter will last.

New Oil Specifications

Many 0W16 oils have a new donut certification mark on the bottle called API SN-PLUS and SN-PLUS Resource Conserving.

How Effective Are Non-Competes

NCAs restrict workers, hinder innovation, and impact employment options.

Mode $06 Misfire Diagnosis

Understanding why ‘Mode $06’ was developed and how it works to identify misfires.

Solving Intermittent Overheating

New cooling systems anticipate and influence changes in coolant temperature.