GOJO Launches GOJO ECOPREFERRED Pumice Hand Cleaner
GOJO Industries recently announced the launch of its new GOJO ECOPREFERRED Pumice Hand Cleaner, the first green certified product in the GOJO Tough Soils portfolio. The innovative pumice hand cleaner quickly and effectively cleans medium to heavy soils and conditions hardworking hands.
JohnDow Industries Adds The WindStorm Fan Line To Its EuroVent Brand
JohnDow Industries has announced the addition of the WindStorm Fan line to its EuroVent brand. WindStorm Fans, ranging in size from 8′ to 20′, improve productivity in a warehouse or auto repair center as they cool the space in the summer and make it warmer and more comfortable in the winter.
Visteon Partners With Autonet Mobile For Next-Generation Innovation For The Connected Car
Visteon Corp., a global automotive electronics leader, and Autonet Mobile Inc., a leading Internet-based telematics and apps service provider, have entered into an exclusive agreement for Visteon to integrate Autonet’s telematics technology into Visteon’s next-generation products for global vehicle manufacturers.
Japanese Auto Masters: Shop’s Customer Service Philosophy Hinges On The ‘Golden Rule’
Tom and Cindi Potter have had quite the adventure when it comes to the location of their successful import shop, Japanese Auto Masters in Virginia Beach, VA. The husband-and-wife team opened the shop in 1982 at a time when few independent repair shops focused on Asian vehicles.
Mitchell 1 To Hold This Year’s First Shop Management Workshop In Atlantic City, N.J.
Mitchell 1 will hold this year’s first Shop Management Workshop, May 1-3 in Atlantic City, N.J. at the Resorts Casino Hotel, located at 1133 Boardwalk. The training is designed for those who have previously established competence using their shop management software and now want to learn more advanced capabilities, better methods, shortcuts and new features.
Solving Hard Brake Pedal Complaints On Subaru Vehicles
Some Subaru owners may experience a hard brake pedal (high effort) in extreme cold weather. Braking ability gets better as air temperature rises. The vacuum hose in these vehicles has an in-line check valve. Moisture can accumulate in the valve. In cold weather, the moisture freezes, blocking the vacuum to the booster, which causes the need for greater brake effort.
OBD II Misfire And Diagnosis
When diagnosing misfires, it’s important to use tools that allow you to go beyond a simple code reader that displays a P03XX. Even an OEM-level scan tool can’t tell you what the firing voltage is or what the ignition pattern looks like. Nor can it tell you if the serial data is accurate or correct. For that kind of information you need a DVOM or a graphing multimeter/oscilloscope that can look at sensor voltages directly and display primary and secondary ignition patterns.
Pulling Codes: O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
Pulling a P0135 Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 1) code means you’re dealing with a possible oxygen sensor heater element and/or associated components in this circuit. This article provides a game plan for diagnosing a vehicle with this code.
PaceSetter Offers Direct-Fit Manifold Catalytic Converter For Mazda 6 S
PaceSetter Direct-Fit Manifold Converters utilize mandrel-bent stainless steel tubing for maximum efficiency and CNC-machined thick steel flanges for a factory-like fit and good seal, said the company. In addition, these Direct Fit Manifold Converters (#757465 &757466) have fittings for the O2 Sensor and A.I.R. Injection.
Diagnosing EGR And Secondary Air Systems
The perfect internal combustion vehicle would be able to put the exact amount of fuel and air into the combustion chamber. If the perfect combustion event happened, you would get nothing more than water and carbon dioxide. We are not there yet. In the mean time, we have exhaust gas recirculation systems (EGR), secondary air injection and catalytic converters.
Diagnostic Dilemma: 1999 Dodge Dakota Intermittent Stall Complaints
Diagnosing intermittent stalling complaints is a challenging experience for any diagnostic technician because any number of electrical and mechanical failures can cause an engine to intermittently stall. Most of us immediately narrow this laundry list of potential failures down to the most common few, which include components like the crankshaft position sensor and electric fuel pump.
Platinum prices, catalytic converter thefts on the rise?
Platinum miners in South Africa went on strike toward the end of January. This situation half a world away could have real impact on the price, sales and safety of catalytic converters. Also, read how some resourceful shops are marketing services to guard against the rise in catalytic converter thefts.